The News-Gazette (Champaign, IL)

The News-Gazette is a daily publication that caters to eleven counties in the eastern part of Central Illinois, particularly focusing on the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area. Located in Champaign, Illinois, this newspaper is independently owned by the Stevick family's Professional Impressions Media Group, which also oversees local radio stations WDWS, WKIO, and WHMS.

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Scaroni wins second Boston Marathon

2 days ago | news-gazette.com | Matt Daniels

BOSTON — Susannah Scaroni has done it again. The University of Illinois graduate won her second Boston Marathon title on Monday, crossing the finish line first to win the women's wheelchair division with a time of 1 hour, 35 minutes and 20 seconds. This is the second Boston Marathon victory of Scaroni's career after the 33-year-old won the 2023 event.
The News-Gazette's final boys' basketball Top 10 poll: BHRA lands at No. 1

5 days ago | news-gazette.com | Matt Daniels

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The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels: April 19, 2025

5 days ago | news-gazette.com | Matt Daniels

To subscribe, please click hereWant a copy of today's edition? Here's a map of single-copy locationsSports Editor Matt Daniels with a look at what's going on around the area:Three reasons we love sports today➜ 1. Less than a week until the NFL draft takes place at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
Pizza, dessert spots latest additions to The Yard's lineup

5 days ago | news-gazette.com | Jana Wiersema

URBANA — The Yard on Broadway — a new development underway at the former Broadway Food Hall — has added two more eateries to its roster. Drew Smith, co-owner of Smith Burger Co. and the property at 401 N. Broadway Ave., shared that there will be a "pizza and oven-baked grinder concept" by Smith Restaurant Group known as The Regal Pig Social. The business will also offer charcuterie. "It won't be open right away when the food hall opens," Smith said.
The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels: April 18, 2025

6 days ago | news-gazette.com | Matt Daniels

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Park district: No, Douglass center isn't closing

6 days ago | news-gazette.com | Jana Wiersema

CHAMPAIGN — After an internal communication sparked rumors that a beloved facility might be shutting down, the Champaign Park District wants to set the record straight: The Douglass Community Center isn’t closing.
Sheriff's deputy being investigated for alleged misuse of 'Back the Blue' funds

6 days ago | news-gazette.com | Jana Wiersema

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Judge denies Sooie Bros. request for no-contact order against CU Public Health District

6 days ago | news-gazette.com | Jana Wiersema

URBANA — Champaign County Judge Jason Bohm has denied Sooie Bros. co-owner Alven Allison’s request for a no-contact order against the Champaign Urbana Public Health District. “Those allegations or even a combination of those allegations do not establish stalking,” he said in court Thursday afternoon. Bohm added that since the Board of Health has denied Allison’s appeal of the red placard, the next step for the restaurateur is to file a complaint disputing the decision if he so chooses.
Can't Wait For Saturday | Looks like plenty of turnover on North Carolina roster

6 days ago | news-gazette.com | Bob Asmussen

Greetings from "Can't Wait For Saturday," your morning morsel of college football, courtesy of longtime Illini beat writer, AP Top 25 voter and Heisman state rep Bob Asmussen. He'll give you his views each day on the game he loves ***If the current transfer pace continues, new North Carolina coach Bill Belichick will be out of players in a week. Fifteen have said "no thanks" to being part of the program so far.
The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels: April 17, 2025

1 week ago | news-gazette.com | Matt Daniels

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