The City of Champaign has announced there will be no City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 29. The next regularly scheduled meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 5 at 7:00 p.m.
OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana has earned Magnet with distinction status — the highest possible recognition for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The news was shared this week with Mission Partners (employees) at the hospital, capping off a four-year effort toward the prestigious designation.
Illinois is doubling down on its commitment to pay transparency and equity with the signing of House Bill 2488 by Governor JB Pritzker. The new law streamlines the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 by eliminating outdated references to a federal reporting requirement that state officials say no longer supports Illinois’ goals.
Illinois consumers are being urged to check their pantries after a nationwide recall of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches due to undeclared peanut allergens. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class II risk classification for the recall on July 22, after Mondelēz Global LLC, the manufacturer, announced the voluntary action earlier this month.
The Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF) has received a $25,000 donation from Earthrise Energy to strengthen its fight against hunger in Coles County. The funds will support EIF’s Foodmobile program, which delivers nutritious groceries to rural and underserved communities across eastern Illinois.
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.
