Ready to get crafty? Come on down to DIY Kids: Spooktacular Crafts at the University of Illinois on Wednesday, October 30 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Spend your afternoon making pumpkins, bats, ghosts, and more at the University’s weekly do-it-yourself activity for kids!
The City of Urbana Police Department (UPD) is partnering with Strides Shelter and other organizations to collect new t-shirts and new socks in various sizes. Strides Shelter is an emergency shelter and resource center for the homeless, providing help without the requirement of sobriety, abstinence, or a criminal background check.
The Champaign Fire Department (CFD) recently responded to an exterior fire at a single-family home. They received reports from the occupant and rushed onto the scene on Thursday, October 24, at 9:17 p.m. The CFD observed smoke and fire emanating from the exterior of the home on the 3200 block of York Drive and quickly extinguished the flames.
Members of the Piatt County Sheriff’s Office (POSO) with the assistance of the Champaign Police Department (CPD) executed a search warrant on October 24 at approximately 2:30 p.m. The residence that the warrant was issued to was on the 500 Block of W. Oliver Street in the Village of Mansfield.
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) recently announced a new expansion of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). These CCBHCs provide a wide array of services including crisis mental health services, substance use services, primary care screening, and psychiatric rehabilitation.
She then proceeded to tell her husband, who was in disbelief of the large sum of prize money. The winner says that she plans to use her newfound fortune to provide for her family, take them to Disney World, and contribute to her grandchildren’s education.
NFPA offers several tips to ensure a fire-safe Halloween, such as keeping flammable decorations away from open flames, supervising candles, using glow sticks for jack-o-lanterns, and checking that smoke alarms are in working order.
The Danville Police Department (DPD) is giving their top tips for a safe and fun Halloween to ensure the safety of you and your child. Trick-or-treating in Danville will take place on Thursday, October 31 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The DPD’s primary concern is the safety of children and managing pedestrian and vehicle traffic on the roads.
American Red Cross volunteers provided quick and immediate assistance to 11 people affected by house fires in Penfield, Pekin, Topeka, Peoria, and Champaign. The volunteers offered essential items, health and mental health services, and one-on-one support, making a significant positive impact on their lives.
Children in Danville now have the opportunity to enjoy an even more exciting and educational space for exploring at Friendly Town with the addition of a replica of OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center. The newest replica is meant to teach children about health and wellness, helping them understand how OSF employees keep them healthy and safe.
