Daily Archives: June 30, 2026
Read more about the article Despite local concerns, Illinois health officials say Piatt County glioblastoma rates remain within expected rangeMadyson Magnus
A street sign marks the intersection of East Grant Street and Monticello Street in Monticello on June 3, 2026. Photo by Madyson Magnus.

Despite local concerns, Illinois health officials say Piatt County glioblastoma rates remain within expected range

The Illinois Department of Public Health said a recent review of cancer registry data found no evidence of an increase in glioblastoma cases in…

Continue ReadingDespite local concerns, Illinois health officials say Piatt County glioblastoma rates remain within expected range
Read more about the article Dozens of Champaign County bridges show signs of wear. Some carry thousands of drivers a day.Google Street View
The bridge on West Country Club Road in Urbana that crosses a drainage ditch is marked with poor structural evaluation scores and sufficiency rating, metrics used by county engineers to prioritize repairs. Photo captured on Google Street View.

Dozens of Champaign County bridges show signs of wear. Some carry thousands of drivers a day.

Every day, tens of thousands of drivers cross the 735 bridges in Champaign County — and thousands cross the 53 bridges with poor structural…

Continue ReadingDozens of Champaign County bridges show signs of wear. Some carry thousands of drivers a day.