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- 1Dolly Parton's '9 to 5' Screens at Virginia Theatre▼Mad About the Movies | Honoring Dolly Parton with '9 to 5' at Virginia Theatre
The Virginia Theatre in Champaign is honoring Dolly Parton with a screening of her classic 1980 comedy '9 to 5' as part of its Mad About the Movies series. The event celebrates Parton's lasting cultural impact, spanning her music, film career and philanthropy, and gives local audiences a chance to revisit the beloved workplace comedy on the big screen.
- 217th-century love emblem illustration by Peter Rollos shared online●Illustration by Peter Rollos, from Le Centre de l'amour: decouvert soubs divers emblesmes galans et facetieux (ca. 1687)
An illustration by Peter Rollos from 'Le Centre de l'amour: decouvert soubs divers emblesmes galans et facetieux', a French emblem book dating to around 1687, is circulating among art and archive enthusiasts. The image comes from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign collection via the Internet Archive, part of a growing interest in public-domain historical artwork being rediscovered and shared widely online.
- 3Brad Underwood essay sparks conversation on women in sports▼How Illinois’ Brad Underwood convinced me to be a woman in sports
A sports column titled "How Illinois' Brad Underwood convinced me to be a woman in sports" is circulating on Yahoo Sports and The Champaign Room. The piece appears to be a first-person account tied to the Illinois basketball coach, but the snippets provide no detail on its arguments or the author's story.
- 4New book examines political polarization's toll on close relationships▼New book explores how political polarization affects close relationships
A newly released book explores how political polarization strains close relationships, examining how divided political views affect families, friendships and romantic partnerships. The work, published with the involvement of researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, looks at how people navigate disagreement with those closest to them. It comes as political divisions increasingly shape personal life, making the topic one of broad public interest.
- 5Nobel laureate physicist Anthony 'Tony' Leggett remembered▼Remembering Nobel laureate and Grainger physicist Anthony J. ‘Tony’ Leggett
Tributes are being paid to Anthony J. 'Tony' Leggett, the Nobel Prize-winning physicist long associated with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Grainger College of Engineering. Leggett won the 2003 Nobel Prize in Physics for pioneering work on superfluidity in helium-3. Colleagues and the university community are honouring his scientific legacy.
- 6Sports editor's daily pitch briefing for October 3▼The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels: Oct. 3, 2026
The News-Gazette sports editor Matt Daniels has published his daily sports briefing for October 3, 2026. The recurring roundup gives readers a quick look at the day's key games, storylines and local coverage from the Champaign, Illinois paper. There is no further detail yet beyond the routine update itself.
- 7Books to Prisoners group in Urbana-Champaign plans book sale▼Urbana-Champaign Books to Prisoners to hold book sale
Books to Prisoners, a volunteer group based in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, is holding a book sale to raise funds for its work sending free books to people incarcerated in prisons. The local announcement has drawn attention in the community, with supporters encouraged to buy books and back the organisation's mission.
- 8Champaign Holds 4th Annual Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference▼4th Annual Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference Recap
The City of Champaign has published a recap of its 4th Annual Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference, an event focused on mental health support and wellness within the Black community. The recap highlights the conference's discussions and community participation, drawing attention to ongoing local efforts around mental health awareness.
- 9News-Gazette sports editor delivers daily pitch for Oct. 2▼The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels: Oct. 2, 2026
Matt Daniels, sports editor of The News-Gazette, published his daily pitch installment for October 2, 2026. The regular column rounds up the day's top sports storylines and talking points for readers of the Champaign, Illinois newspaper. It continues the outlet's ongoing effort to give local audiences a quick daily briefing on area and national sports coverage.
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Kicks for CU Kids, a youth sports initiative in the Champaign-Urbana area, has been awarded a sports grant, according to local reporting. The funding is expected to support the group's work providing shoes and athletic opportunities for children in the community. Details on the grant amount and provider have not been made widely available.
- 11Andrew Belmont Featured in Illini Insider Campus Spotlight▼Illini Insider | My Campus: School of Molecular & Cellular Biology's Andrew Belmont
The News-Gazette's Illini Insider column features Andrew Belmont of the University of Illinois' School of Molecular & Cellular Biology in its My Campus series. The piece offers a closer look at Belmont and his work on the Urbana-Champaign campus, giving readers a portrait of one of the school's faculty members.
- 12Champaign County polling places could close without more election judges▼Champaign County voters could see polling locations close — unless more people become election judges
Champaign County, Illinois officials warn that polling locations may have to close unless more residents sign up to serve as election judges. Without enough judges to staff precincts, some voters could face longer trips or consolidated sites in upcoming elections. Officials are urging residents to volunteer to keep voting accessible across the county.
- 13Hello Robot Wins NIH Phase IIB Grant With University of Illinois▼Hello Robot Receives NIH Phase IIB Grant in Partnership With University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Robotics firm Hello Robot has received a Phase IIB grant from the US National Institutes of Health, awarded in partnership with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The funding will support continued development of the company's assistive robotics technology. The announcement was carried by Business Wire, and the grant marks a step forward in translating home-robotics research toward real-world healthcare applications.
- 14Two with University of Illinois Ties Named 2026 MacArthur Fellows▼U. of I. researcher and alumus both named 2026 MacArthur Fellows
A researcher and an alumnus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have both been named 2026 MacArthur Fellows, receiving the so-called 'genius grants' awarded each year to individuals showing exceptional creativity and promise. The university announced the dual recognition, a notable honor for the institution. Details about the two fellows' fields and their award-winning work have not yet been widely reported.