The Champaign Police Department is investigating a string of retail thefts from the Meijer store on North Prospect Avenue and is again turning to the public for help through Crime Stoppers.
University of Illinois head baseball coach Dan Hartleb has been named to the coaching staff for the 2025 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp, marking his fifth assignment with USA Baseball.
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has awarded a grant to the Illinois Public Health Association (IPHA) to launch a multi-year statewide campaign aimed at supporting and advancing the role of community health workers (CHWs).
This year’s National Fire Prevention Week will focus on an increasingly relevant issue: lithium-ion battery safety. These rechargeable batteries power many devices we use daily — smartphones, tablets, laptops, e-bikes, power tools, and toys — and while convenient, they also pose fire risks when misused.
Parkland College will host its annual Women of Impact Scholarship Celebration and Selection on Tuesday, June 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Parkland Student Union.
The Champaign County Board and the Scott M. Bennett Dedication Committee invite the public to attend a building dedication celebration on Wednesday, July 16, in honor of the late State Senator Scott M. Bennett.
Downtown Champaign is once again celebrating the return of the Toast to Taylor Street Block Party Series — a celebration of local music, art, food, and community. Mark your calendars for this year’s dates: May 10, June 21, August 16, and September 13.
Champaign County residents will have a chance to safely dispose of toxic household products at an upcoming Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event on Saturday, August 9. Sponsored by the Illinois EPA, the drop-off event is open to all Illinois residents and will be held at the State Farm Center’s southwest parking lot off Saint Mary’s Road in Champaign, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
As Juneteenth approaches, the Champaign-Urbana area is preparing a range of community-centered events that highlight the history, culture, and legacy of the holiday. From panel discussions and family fun to special museum access across the region, residents will have multiple ways to engage and reflect.
Saturday, June 15th just reinforced my decision to move back to Champaign-Urbana 15 years ago. There really is something for everyone in this town, and yesterday had so many great options, I didn’t even have time to do ALL the things I wanted to do.
