Kelly, a veteran Democratic lawmaker and former chair of the Illinois Democratic Party, is the second major Democrat to enter the 2026 primary race, following Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton. She has represented Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District since 2013. Her district stretches from Chicago’s South Side to Danville, covering a large and diverse area. In 2010, she also ran as the Democratic nominee for state treasurer.
At Cunningham, there are many children who’ve experienced trauma. A good example is Ace, who is a 10-year-old resident. When he’s having a tough morning, Cunningham staff bring Ace to the sensory room where he can jump on the crash pad, shoots hoops and listens to music. These tools are important to help Ace calm down and get ready to learn. Ace now asks to the sensory room because it has become something steady and safe in his life.
The showing takes place Thursday, July 10 at 7:00 p.m. Get ready for a night packed with joy, music, and moments you’ll never forget — it’s the Jesus Music Tour with CAIN and special guest Charley Cain! If you love singing your heart out, dancing like nobody’s watching, and celebrating faith in the most fun and uplifting way, this show is for you. Tickets for this show go on sale for the general public Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 11am.
Donors who come May 1 to 18 will receive a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of choice and those who come May 19 to 31 will receive an exclusive American Red Cross solar lantern, while supplies last. All those who come in may will also be entered a chance to win a U.S. trip of their choice for two. Full details can be found at RedCrossBlood.org/May.
Arson robs communities of its assets, lives, and property, according to the United State Fire Administration (USFA). It can result in increased insurance premiums, loss of business revenue, and a decrease in property value. The fire service can reduce arson and its effect by informing residents of measures to safeguard their property, homes, and buildings. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reported fire departments responding to an annual average of 52,260 intentionally set structure fires from 2014 to 2018.
Cooper Albert, also known as Coop Dawg, the driver of the iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and his copilot BBQ Bridget will be handing out wiener whistles at multiple events from Thursday, May 8 to Monday, May 12. Events are as follows:
The celebration involves parents, students, and teachers all biking and rolling to school. It is celebrated annually nationwide and builds on the popularity of Walk & Roll to School Day, which is celebrated across the country – and the world – each October. Bike & Roll to School events emphasize the importance of a range of issues such as increasing physical activity among children, cyclist and pedestrian safety, traffic congestion, concern for the environment, and building connections between families, schools, and the broader community.
“We’re excited to bring JP Sports and USSSA tournaments to the Rantoul Family Sports Complex starting in 2026. This premier facility aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering high-quality youth sports experiences, and we look forward to making Rantoul a key destination for teams and families across the region,” said John Pieritz, owner and operator of JP Sports and Event Management.
“This brand-new, high-energy stage show delivers the ultimate MasterChef experience—LIVE, up close, and personal! Expect cooking challenges, behind-the-scenes stories, and plenty of surprises.”
Williams, a community college administrator and radio host from Danville, often interviewed Leslie Ingold, RN, a regional stroke navigator at OSF, for her show. In March 2024, that information turned out to be life-saving.
