Mattoon and Topeka Police say Christopher Barnshaw, 42, was arrested Tuesday afternoon, with a child who was the subject of an Amber Alert.
The Urbana School District will celebrate the grand opening of its new Sixth Grade Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, August 8, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., marking a major milestone in the district’s efforts to expand educational facilities and improve learning environments for students.
Champaign-Urbana builders are responding to the needs of first-time buyers and families looking for affordable custom homes. Hayley Siefert of the Siefert Team and Wes Taylor of Taylor Construction and Design recently sat down to discuss the local housing market, the challenges of scaling construction, and advice for potential homebuilders.
Eric Hodel, a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumnus, has carved a unique path from his childhood on a Central Illinois farm to becoming the CEO of Midwest Food Bank, one of the nation’s largest faith-based food banks. Hodel’s story is deeply rooted in agriculture and community service, values instilled in him from an early age.
With the school year just around the corner, Exceed Church and The HOYCE Center are teaming up to host S-Cool-A-Palooza, a free community event packed with fun and essential school resources for children ages 5 and up.
For more than three decades Community members, with the City of Danville have been hosting an annual event that started out as a means to bring people of different cultures together.
The Illinois State Fair is kicking off the excitement early this year with a special takeover of the Illinois Product Farmers Market on Thursday, July 24. From 3:30 to 7 p.m. at The Shed on the Illinois State Fairgrounds, families can enjoy an evening filled with discount fair deals, live entertainment, giveaways, and fresh local products—all just in time for the 2025 Illinois State Fair.
With residential pool use at an all-time high and record summer temperatures pushing families outdoors, Illinois officials are urging residents to remain vigilant around the water to prevent tragic and avoidable drownings.
Governor JB Pritzker signed a new law Monday that will make it easier for police to remove squatters from homes across Illinois, eliminating the need for property owners to go through lengthy court-ordered eviction processes.
The holiday season is set to shine a little brighter this year as the 3rd Annual Holiday Market & Festival of Trees returns to the iHotel and Conference Center on Saturday, November 22. Co-hosted by Illini Media Group and the Junior League of Champaign-Urbana, the one-day event promises festive fun for the entire family.
