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Community
12 months ago
Champaign-Urbana to celebrate Earth Day with March for Science and People’s Science Fair

In honor of Earth Day on April 22, the Champaign-Urbana community is invited to join a March for Science rally and People’s Science Fair, highlighting the vital role science plays in everyday life and advocating for increased support for scientific research.

Business
12 months ago
Spring maintenance: Why you should check your sump pump now

As the weather warms and spring showers begin, local experts are urging homeowners to check their sump pumps to ensure they’re working properly. With potential heavy rainfall ahead, a functional sump pump is crucial to preventing water damage and flooding in basements.

Business
12 months ago
Common Ground Food Co-op now accepting WIC benefits, expanding healthy food access in C-U

Common Ground Food Co-op is proud to announce that it is now an Authorized WIC Vendor, making it easier for families in the Champaign-Urbana area to access healthy, pre-approved foods under the Illinois Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program.

Education
12 months ago
Champaign School Board meeting canceled after lack of quorum

The Champaign School Board was forced to cancel its regularly scheduled Monday night meeting after three members—Mark Holm, Betsy Holder, and Amy Armstrong—announced they would be absent, leaving the board without a quorum.

IL State News
12 months ago
IL OSHA releases sample guideline to boost firefighter safety and operational efficiency

The Illinois Department of Labor’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (IL OSHA), in partnership with several key fire service organizations, has introduced a new sample standard operating guideline (SOG) aimed at improving safety and effectiveness during structure fire operations.

News
12 months ago
Champaign woman killed in I-57 crash near Thomasboro identified

The fatal crash occurred on the northbound side of I-57 near mile marker 243, just outside Thomasboro.

Community
12 months ago
Christian Sheehan Foundation secures $50K grant to expand life-saving smoke alarm efforts

A local foundation dedicated to fire safety is set to expand its mission thanks to a major state grant. The Christian Sheehan Smoke Alarm Foundation, named after a Champaign man who tragically died in a 2016 house fire, has been awarded up to $50,000 to continue providing free smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to the community.

News
12 months ago
One dead in two-vehicle crash on I-74 in Piatt County

The two-vehicle collision occurred near milepost 167 on the westbound side of I-74, close to Mansfield. Emergency personnel responded to the scene where one individual was pronounced dead. The identity of the deceased has not been released pending notification of next of kin.

news
12 months ago
PET OF THE WEEK: Moore’s Rescue Ranch’s Fred has found a home!

Two-time WIXY visitor, Fred, from Moore’s Rescue Ranch, has found his forever home! Thanks to our friends at Hoveln Heating and Cooling, Inc. we have welcomed Fred and his foster to the studio with WIXY morning show host Duane Shannon.

Crime
12 months ago
Champaign police seek tips in armed robbery at Circle K

The Champaign Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery that took place last month at a local gas station.