This crisis can have lasting consequences on Illinois’ broader economy. Restaurants are facing instability and staffing shortages. Advocates call for lawmakers to take immediate action, including raising the minimum wage for tipped workers and eliminating taxes on tips.
This has been the highest Cash Castle jackpot to-date, since its launch on February 27. Since its launch five weeks ago, a $462,883 jackpot was won in early March, and three other players have won $10,000 each. The game begins at $100,000 and grows with each ticket until the jackpot is won.
The program is open to any UHS Student who commits to a minimum of 30 hours of volunteer service during the academic year. Students with 30 hours of service will receive a Certificate of Service. Students with 50, 75 or 100 hours of service will also earn bronze, silver or gold status and receive an additional recognition item. All participants will be recognized at the Mayoral Service Recognition Ceremony on April 16, 2025.
This occurs for one week only. Only leaves and non-woody plant materials accepted. No brush, branches, sod, or other materials are allowed. Leaves must be placed in paper lawn and garden bags. Bagged leaves are required to be set curbside the night before your collection day. Questions may be directed to U-Cycle at 217-384-2302.
“It’s the talk of the town, and the store is still buzzing with excitement”, said Kim Shaw, Casey’s District Manager. “This is the biggest jackpot-winning ticket our store has ever sold. We’re thrilled for the winner, and selfishly, we hope it’s one of our regular customers—keeping the winnings in the community would make it even more special.”
To complete a sewer repair, A&R Mechanical Services Inc. will be closing Prairie Street between White Street and Springfield Avenue. Access will be maintained to all properties, but the road will be closed to through traffic. Work begins at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, and will be completed by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 7, weather permitting.
Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas. Questions or concerns should be directed to Mr. Lance Merry at 217-384-2342 or Lance.Merry@UrbanaIL.gov
The quilt recognizes marlin’s 23 years of service in the United States Army National Guard and his deployment in the Iraq War, for which he was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal in 2007. Marlin has served the community for the past 35 years in child welfare, leading Cunningham since 2008. The festival also celebrates their youth and hard work.
She also serves on the Educator Advisory Council for Advance Illinois. Delgado holds a Bilingual Bicultural Education and Spanish Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s of Education in Educational Administration.
The ceremony, scheduled for this evening, April 2, was canceled due to forecast models calling for potentially severe weather this afternoon and evening. The cancellation will ensure the safety of those who planned to attend. Rescheduling information will be shared when a date is established.
