The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced today that mental health crisis support for LGBTQIA+ youth will continue on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, despite the federal government’s recent decision to eliminate funding for that specialized service.
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) welcomed families from across the nation this summer for its beloved ACES Family Academies program, a hands-on educational event that gives alumni the chance to reconnect with campus and share their experiences with the next generation.
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees has approved the purchase of a three-story office building at 901 W. University Avenue in Urbana to support the expanding needs of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine and other units on the Urbana-Champaign campus.
Illinois’ job market continued its upward trend in June as the state reached another all-time high in payroll employment and saw its unemployment rate fall to 4.6%, the lowest since August 2023.
Lots of natural light, improved functionality, and closer proximity to essential services welcomed Champaign County officials last week as the Treasurer’s Office, County Clerk, Recorder of Deeds, and Chief County Assessment Office officially moved into their new home: the Scott M. Bennett Administrative Building in downtown Urbana.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza (pictured) will not run for re-election. She made the announcement Wednesday morning in Chicago.
In an emotional and heartfelt ceremony, the Scott M. Bennett County Administrative Building was officially dedicated on what would have been the late State Senator’s 48th birthday. The event drew a large crowd and included remarks from family, colleagues, and local leaders whose lives were touched by Bennett’s service and character.
Champaign Police have arrested two teenage suspects following a shooting incident that left a 14-year-old boy seriously injured on July 15. The incident occurred around 5:01 p.m. in the 1100 block of N. Third Street, where officers responded to reports of gunfire and an injured juvenile.
Homelessness in Champaign County is on the rise, according to the latest Point-in-Time (PIT) Count conducted in January 2025. The count identified 355 individuals experiencing homelessness, an increase of 76 people from the same count in 2024. The number of homeless households also increased by 63.
For Kari Smith owner of Champaign Jewelers, July is all about color — and no gem shines brighter this month than the fiery, rare ruby.
