Champaign-Urbana news feed

A former student at St. Joseph-Ogden High School is considering suing the school district for not doing enough to stop a teacher who was allegedly having sexual contact with her. Jon Jamison, 33, is currently facing two counts of criminal sexual assault for having inappropriate contact with two former students. The case was brought to the attention of the Champaign County Sheriff’s office by a third former student, who claims she was abused by Jamison. She notified her attorney, Tom Bruno, who then alerted the sheriff’s department.  Bruno said because of the type of contact the teacher allegedly..."  [Read more]

Congressman Randy Hultgren is blaming Illinois’ governor for Caterpillar deciding not to relocate a factory and 1,400 jobs to the state. The Peoria-based equipment maker cited both logistical problems and ongoing concerns about Illinois’ business climate. Hultgren, a Republican, says he hopes the news serves as a wakeup call for the Democratic governor. Hultgren blames the state’s income tax increase and says it should be repealed. Caterpillar Inc. laid out its decision in an email to Peoria County leaders. The county was one of handful of Illinois locations trying to win the new plant relocating from..."  [Read more]

Former state legislator Rick Winkel has dropped out of the race for Champaign County Circuit Court Clerk due to new job at the University of Illinois.  Winkel will remain with the U of I’s Institute for Government and Public Affairs, but is taking up a new initiative called the Center for Public Leadership.  This means Stephanie Holderfield will be the lone Republican in the primary race for circuit clerk.  Winkel, who served in the Illinois House and Senate, says he ran for office again to do hands-on public service, but this new job will fulfill that. “This is going to be a terrific way..."  [Read more]

The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs announced today it will reopen its part-time Veterans' Service Office in Shelbyville in March.  [Read more]

MACOUPIN COUNTY-- A Gillespie man has been charged in the death of his three-month-old daughter.   [Read more]

You'll want to be extra careful when driving through the Eastern Illinois University campus.  [Read more]

SPRINGFIELD-- A Capitol City jeweler will close her doors after 90 years in business.  [Read more]

The Illini Union marked its 71st anniversary today.  [Read more]

Decatur police are asking for help solving a recent burglary at an area church.  [Read more]

Decatur police are asking for help solving a recent burglary at an area church.  [Read more]