The Champaign-Urbana community is marking Juneteenth 2025 with a vibrant lineup of events honoring freedom, resilience, and Black history. From concerts and crafts to storytelling and historical dedications, this year’s celebrations promise opportunities for all ages to reflect and engage.
A long-awaited step toward modernizing fire protection services in Champaign took a leap forward Tuesday night as the City Council unanimously approved two key resolutions for the construction of a new Fire Station No. 3.
A newly filed lawsuit is shedding light on disturbing allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct within the Paxton-Buckley-Loda (PBL) School District, spanning more than a decade. The suit, filed by three individuals including two parents, accuses teacher and coach Robert Pacey of grooming and sexually assaulting students, and claims the district failed to act on repeated warnings.
Residents of all ages are invited to step outside and support pollinator conservation during the Champaign-Urbana Pollinator Quest, a weeklong community science event taking place June 15–21 in celebration of National Pollinator Week 2025.
Illinois will celebrate Illini Night at the Chicago Cubs game on Tuesday, June 17 at Wrigley Field, bringing fans, football stars, and Illini pride to one of baseball’s most iconic ballparks.
Cunningham Children’s Home bids farewell to Chaplain Anne Fuquay after two years of dedicated service. Her final Chapel Service was marked by a packed house and a symbolic walk through the labyrinth, a tradition for youth transitioning from Cunningham. Fuquay’s compassionate presence and spiritual leadership have left a lasting impact on the youth.
Unity High School senior Molly Baxley has been named one of eight recipients of the 2025 Conservation Achievement Scholarship by the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF), a statewide honor recognizing exceptional high school students for their dedication to protecting Illinois’ natural resources.
Champaign County is one of several Illinois regions where state police will expand their use of highway surveillance cameras under a bill aimed at combating human trafficking and involuntary servitude.
Just as egg prices were beginning to cool after months of historic highs, a multi-state salmonella outbreak has triggered the recall of 1.7 million dozen organic eggs, dealing a fresh blow to consumer confidence in food safety.
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees has approved Charles Lee Isbell Jr. as the next chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and vice president of the University of Illinois System, following a unanimous vote during a special board meeting.
