Election night rain still expected in Champaign-Urbana after a warm, windy day

Parkland's Giertz Gallery opens still-life show 'Material Affections' Nov. 16

An eight-artist exhibition curated by Paula McCarty runs Nov. 16 through Feb. 6, 2027, at Parkland College's Giertz Gallery, with a free reception and gallery talk Nov. 19.

Two new outdoor sculptures go up in Champaign parks

John Adduci's 10-foot aluminum 'X Marks the Spot?' is at Porter Family Park and Luke Achterberg's 7-foot steel 'Scalar' is at Firefighters Park downtown, the Champaign Park District says.

Parkland men's basketball beats Mid Michigan 86-71 in Daly's first game

Parkland College men's basketball beat Mid Michigan 86-71 at home Sunday in the first game for head coach Jimmie Daly, according to Parkland Athletics. Chris Bush scored 14. The Cobras play at Elgin on Saturday.

Illinois men's basketball opens season with record 120-45 win over FDU

Illinois beat FDU 120-45 in its regular-season opener Monday at State Farm Center, setting program records for margin of victory and 3-pointers, according to Illinois Athletics. Illinois hosts Penn at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Krannert Art Museum opens 'Ink Shower' exhibit of 12 Taiwanese artists Thursday, with artist talks this week

The exhibition of contemporary Taiwanese artists reworking ink-painting traditions opens Nov. 5 with a free reception and runs through Feb. 27, with an artist lecture Nov. 4 and a panel Nov. 6.

Hertha "Lou" Vandiver, 93

Savoy · Private family services were held at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Champaign (already held; no public service listed).

Betty J. (Duitsman) Osterbur, 97

Royal · Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at St. John Lutheran Church, Royal; funeral 11 a.m. there, Pastor Ryan Sage officiating; burial at St. John Lutheran Church, Royal.

John E. Conder Sr.

Mahomet · Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 501 W. State St., Mahomet, followed by a funeral service there; burial at Saint Boniface Cemetery, Seymour. Sunset's Mahomet Chapel is assisting.

Christopher Alan "Chris" Johnston, 66

Champaign · Visitation 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center's Champaign Chapel, 710 N. Neil St., Champaign; funeral service at 1 p.m. there; burial at Grandview Memorial Gardens.

Denzel Pagitt

Rantoul · Visitation 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, at Bible Baptist; funeral service at noon the same day at Bible Baptist; burial 1 p.m. at Maplewood Cemetery, Rantoul.

Notice Invitation to Bid: INDOOR CLIMATE RESEARCH & TRAINING FACILITY

RFP 2026-006: Evaluation Capacity Building Project, Champaign County Developmental Disabilities Board and Mental Health Board

Request for Proposals: Bicycle and Pedestrian Counter Equipment, Champaign County Regional Planning Commission

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