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Person fastening a seatbelt in a car, hand near the red buckle.
Crime
8 hours ago
Champaign police ramp up seat belt enforcement ahead of Memorial Day

Drivers and passengers urged to buckle up as police step up traffic safety efforts.

American flag and Illinois state flag flying on flagpoles in front of a brick building with green trees nearby
Community
9 hours ago
Illinois flags to fly at half-staff on Memorial Day

Governor Pritzker directs agencies to honor fallen service members from sunrise to noon on May 25.

A large cafeteria or dining hall with rows of light wooden tables and black chairs, condiments on each table, bright natural light from windows.
Education
11 hours ago
Cunningham Children’s Home launches campaign to improve youth spaces

Donations will help create safe, calming environments for residents.

Tiki-themed dessert table with bamboo backdrop, surfboard decorations at sides, netting, and tropical treats including a turquoise cake and cookie plates.
Entertainment
11 hours ago
Danville kicks off summer with Artisan Summer Luau at Temple Plaza

First Fridays combines tropical flavors, live steel drum music, and local artisans on June 5.

Exterior view of Franklin STEAM Academy, a brick school building with Pride Month signage in the front yard display.
Education
12 hours ago
Unit 4 librarian receives Mann-Hankel teaching excellence award

Kayla Leitschuh honored for dedication at Franklin Steam Academy.

Doctor and patient sit on a hospital bed as the doctor reviews a tablet, with blue holographic medical circuit graphics overlaying the scene.
Community
14 hours ago
Horizon Health offers sports physicals with booster club donations

Half of July sports physical fees go to local school booster clubs.

Person in a suit draws a suspension-bridge sketch with measurements (700 m, 1500 m) and sea level line on a transparent board/textbook-style diagram
Education
14 hours ago
IDOT launches student loan repayment program for engineers

Program offers up to $60,000 to attract and retain young civil engineers in Illinois.

Group of people seated at long banquet tables in a hall, listening to a speaker on a stage with a banner reading 'No More Bound' in the background, flowers on tables and red chairs with yellow sashes.
Community
16 hours ago
Urbana residents invited to Ward 2 listening session

Community members encouraged to share concerns, ask questions, and be heard at local gathering.

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