Serving Champaign, Urbana, and Savoy, IllinoisVol. 1, No. 33

EditionFriday, Nov. 13, 2026 · Vol. 1, No. 32 · Tonight: Partly Cloudy, low 27°F

Champaign Township proposes 5.51 percent levy increase; hearing Dec. 15

The township, a separate taxing body from the city, plans to ask for $1.12 million in property taxes.

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Sports · Fri.
No. 11 Parkland women's basketball beats Wabash Valley 74-52
Parkland's Sofia Perez scored 33 points in a 74-52 win at Wabash Valley on Wednesday; the Cobras host No. 1 Kirkwood Saturday at 1 p.m.
Public safety · Thu.
Urbana police blotter: vehicle damage on West Park, bicycle theft on East Michigan
Urbana's Nov. 10 criminal activity report lists criminal damage to two vehicles in the 1400 block of West Park Street and a bicycle theft over $500 in the 400 block of East Michigan Avenue.
Events · Thu.
Free Family STEM Night with Illinois Science Explorers set for Nov. 17 at Martens Center
The Champaign Park District's free Family STEM Night, hosted by the University of Illinois' Illinois Science Explorers, is 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the Martens Center.
Events · Thu.
Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana hosts Messiah Sing-along Nov. 29 in Savoy
BACH's Messiah Sing-along is 4-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at First Baptist Church in Savoy; no ticket is needed and a free-will offering will be collected.
Public safety · Thu.
Showers Thursday; rain may mix with snow late tonight into Friday morning
Scattered showers are expected in Champaign on Thursday, with a high near 46. Late tonight into Friday morning, rain may mix with or briefly change to snow, and the National Weather Service warns of possible slippery spots on bridges and overpasses.

ObituariesAll →

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.

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Public notice
Notice Invitation to Bid: INDOOR CLIMATE RESEARCH & TRAINING FACILITY
Public notice
RFP 2026-006: Evaluation Capacity Building Project, Champaign County Developmental Disabilities Board and Mental Health Board
Public notice
Request for Proposals: Bicycle and Pedestrian Counter Equipment, Champaign County Regional Planning Commission
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Supervisor - Outpatient Therapy East, Carle Health, Carle Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Champaign.
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Counselor (LCSW/LCPC) - Mattis Psych, Carle Health, Carle Champaign on Mattis, Champaign.