The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has officially been named one of Forbes’ “New Ivies” for the second year in a row, joining an elite list of public institutions that are redefining what it means to be prestigious in higher education.
The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, April 22, from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m., to celebrate the exciting expansion of The Hive Honey Beetique in Mahomet’s growing Patton District. The official Grand Re-Opening will take place on Saturday, May 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
In honor of Earth Day on April 22, the Champaign-Urbana community is invited to join a March for Science rally and People’s Science Fair, highlighting the vital role science plays in everyday life and advocating for increased support for scientific research.
As the weather warms and spring showers begin, local experts are urging homeowners to check their sump pumps to ensure they’re working properly. With potential heavy rainfall ahead, a functional sump pump is crucial to preventing water damage and flooding in basements.
Common Ground Food Co-op is proud to announce that it is now an Authorized WIC Vendor, making it easier for families in the Champaign-Urbana area to access healthy, pre-approved foods under the Illinois Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program.
The Champaign School Board was forced to cancel its regularly scheduled Monday night meeting after three members—Mark Holm, Betsy Holder, and Amy Armstrong—announced they would be absent, leaving the board without a quorum.
The Illinois Department of Labor’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (IL OSHA), in partnership with several key fire service organizations, has introduced a new sample standard operating guideline (SOG) aimed at improving safety and effectiveness during structure fire operations.
The fatal crash occurred on the northbound side of I-57 near mile marker 243, just outside Thomasboro.
A local foundation dedicated to fire safety is set to expand its mission thanks to a major state grant. The Christian Sheehan Smoke Alarm Foundation, named after a Champaign man who tragically died in a 2016 house fire, has been awarded up to $50,000 to continue providing free smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to the community.
The two-vehicle collision occurred near milepost 167 on the westbound side of I-74, close to Mansfield. Emergency personnel responded to the scene where one individual was pronounced dead. The identity of the deceased has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
