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Community
1 year ago
Thousands of free prom outfits return to Champaign: CU Prom Giveaway expands for fourth year

A unique and beloved tradition continues this month in downtown Champaign as the fourth annual #cuPromGiveaway kicks off, offering students the chance to pick out prom dresses, suits, shoes, accessories, and more — entirely free of charge.

Business
1 year ago
Ujima Retreat Center to celebrate grand opening with ribbon cutting April 15

The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, April 15 from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. to celebrate the grand opening of the Ujima Retreat Center, located at 4303 S. High Cross Road in rural Urbana.

Crime
1 year ago
Champaign woman arrested for aggravated DUI in crash that killed infant

Urbana Police have arrested Kartila Brooks, 40, of Champaign, for Aggravated DUI and DUI drugs in connection with a fatal crash that occurred on March 13 at the intersection of Philo Road and Colorado Avenue. The crash claimed the life of a two-month-old infant.

Business
1 year ago
Local restaurants hit hard by rise in “Friendly Fraud” chargebacks

Several Champaign-Urbana restaurants, including Sun Singer, Suzu’s Bakery, and Sushi Siam, are seeing a surge in fraudulent online orders—forcing at least one to halt its delivery and online payment services.

IL State News
1 year ago
Illinois House Passes bill to ban Native American mascots in K-12 schools

Illinois K-12 schools that use Native American names, mascots, or imagery — like the Mt. Zion Braves or Cahokia Comanches — could soon be required to make a change under a bill passed Thursday by the Illinois House of Representatives.

Community
1 year ago
Don’t miss Champaign County Chamber of Commerce’s free Shred Day on April 15

The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Shred Day on Tuesday, April 15, offering a secure and free way for residents to dispose of unwanted documents.

Community
1 year ago
Limited tickets remain for Kickin’ Cancer April 16 at Gordyville USA

A limited number of tickets remain for the annual Kickin’ Cancer dinner and auction, scheduled for Wednesday, April 16 at Gordyville USA. The event, which benefits the Coaches vs. Cancer program, will feature Illinois Head Coach Brad Underwood, along with Chris Collins of Northwestern, Dana Altman of Oregon, and Robbie Hummel, former Purdue star and national TV analyst.

News
1 year ago
Senator Chapin Rose meets with Developmental Services Center advocates at State Capitol

Republican Senator Chapin Rose from Mahomet welcomed advocates and staff from the Developmental Services Center (DSC) to the Illinois State Capitol this week as part of the organization’s advocacy day in Springfield.

Community
1 year ago
Christopher Walton appointed as Champaign’s new Deputy City Manager

The City of Champaign has announced the appointment of Christopher Walton as its new Deputy City Manager, effective June 2.

Education
1 year ago
Illini Success Report reveals strong post-graduation outcomes for 2022-2023 graduates

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Illini Success initiative has published its annual report on the post-graduation outcomes of the 2022-2023 graduating class.