The Pens to Lens Student Screenwriting and Filmmaking Competition is returning to Champaign in 2025.
The 4-H Horse project is more than just about riding horses. Kids learn responsibility, leadership, and master riding techniques. The event is free and family-friendly, and will include English, Western, and Trail classes and fast-paced games such as barrel racing, keyhole, poles, and more.
After 12 years of serving the Champaign-Urbana area with their unique approach to an American breakfast staple, the family behind Pandamonium Doughnuts has announced that they will be closing up shop by the end of the month.
Hundreds of protests took place on Saturday, June 14, the same day that a massive military parade, estimated to cost $40 million dollars, took place in Washington D.C.
The stunning downward spiral of Michael Madigan’s political career ended Friday with a 7 1/2-year prison sentence and a $2.5 million fine for the former Illinois House speaker and the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history after he was convicted of trading legislation for the enrichment of his friends and allies.
One of the area’s most unique annual events blending music, nature, and learning is set to return for its fifth rendition later this month.
After a long wait, the Champaign-Urbana area is set to welcome a unique hangout spot for cat lovers next week.
One of the greatest musical acts to ever come out of the Champaign-Urbana area is returning for a retrospective concert to honor its legacy.
In a press conference on Thursday, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said that the state of Illinois is investigating an automatic license plate reader system used in a northwest suburb of Chicago after a Texas sheriff accessed the system to look for a woman who recently had an abortion.
The Champaign County Master Gardeners is holding its annual Garden Walk later this month, and invites the public to experience the joy of gardening and community. The much-anticipated Champaign County summer tradition will take place on Saturday, June 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s event, “Designing Our Gardens,” features a self-guided tour of six private home gardens and two public gardens across Champaign County.
