Live Map: Track Hurricane Florence As It Heads For The East Coast
Track Hurricane Florence's progress toward the east coast with the video embedded in this story. The storm is expected to make landfall sometime Friday morning.
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Poll: Midwest Abandons Trump, Fueling Democratic Advantage For Control Of Congress
In a troubling sign for Republicans less than two months before November's elections, Democrats' advantage on the question of which party Americans are more likely to vote for in November is ballooning, according to a new NPR/Marist poll.
Demolition Of Champaign Burnham Mansion Completed
A demolition crew tore down the 134-year-old Burnham Mansion in Champaign on Tuesday, reducing it to a pile of rubble by evening. The home on Church Street that later become an apartment building is coming down to make room for the expansion of Champaign Central High School.
Illinois State Fair Food Vendors Lament Fewer People, Lower Sales
Food and drink vendors at this year’s Illinois State Fair say fewer people lined up for things like corn dogs and lemon shake-ups. That fits with an official report of declining overall attendance.
Ceremonies in C-U Remember September 11th Attacks
The ringing of a fire bell marked a ceremony at West Side Park in Champaign Tuesday morning, on the 17th anniversary of the September 11th attacks.
Brendan Kelly On His Quest To Turn Illinois’ 12th District Blue Again
Brendan Kelly, the Democratic candidate in the 12th Congressional District, talked extensively with St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum about his decision to enter the highly-competitive congressional contest.
Illinois Issues: The Attorney General Race
Democratic Attorney General Lisa Madigan's decision to not seek re-election after over 15 years in office drew a plethora of candidates to the ballot. The last three standing, Republican nominee Erika Harold, Democratic candidate Kwame Raoul and Libertarian Bubba Harsy, continue to battle it out with just nine weeks until the general election.
Florence Gains Strength As A Category 4 Hurricane, Aiming At U.S. East Coast
Hurricane Florence is growing in size and strength as it barrels toward the Southeastern U.S. for an expected landfall in the Carolinas later this week as an "extremely dangerous hurricane," according to the National Hurricane Center.
Registration Open For Champaign County Electronics Recycling Event
Beginning this week, residents can register to drop off their unwanted electronics Oct.13 at Parkland College in Champaign.
City Council To Discuss $200 Million Downtown Project Including Hotel, Hockey
The Champaign City Council will consider the next step at its Tuesday night study session for The Yards, a proposed $200 million development for downtown.
