The final session is on Friday, April 25 at 3:00 p.m. The program will be open to the public interested in taking part. The training will be a part of Race Weekend and will also take place inside Memorial Stadium. The program was created after last year’s Race Weekend, where 45-year-old Christie surgeon Rafael Ruggieri suffered a cardiac arrest while running in the Christie Clinic Illinois Half Marathon.
The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, April 22, from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m., to celebrate the exciting expansion of The Hive Honey Beetique in Mahomet’s growing Patton District. The official Grand Re-Opening will take place on Saturday, May 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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.
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.
Jason Mewes became a pop culture icon since his debut in 1994’s Clerks. Cult-fans followed his controversial antics with his longtime friend Kevin Smith. They continue to build on their character roles from the Jay and Silent Bob series. The duo returned in 2019 in the Jay and Silent Bob reboot. They then returned in 2022 in Kevin Smith’s Clerks III.
To my surprise, the exhibit was far more expansive and beautifully arranged than I had expected. It was hosted with great care and organization, and many volunteers greeted us with kindness and guided us with hospitality. Even though I have very little knowledge of quilting, I found myself deeply moved by the intricate detail and creative tough found in each piece. As I continued observing the works, I began to understand the incredible amount of time, effort and dedication that each artist poured into their creations. I couldn’t help but admire them deeply. I even took photos of several pieces I enjoyed most. What I captured was only a small portion, there were many more delicate and creative works beyond what my camera lens could hold.
Distracted driving refers to engaging in activities that divert a driver’s attention from the road. These distractions significantly increase the risk of a crash. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):
Alcohol and drug impairment are estimated to be a factor in more than 47% of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in Illinois. There is one alcohol-related traffic fatality every 39 minutes in the United States. The ACE program allows officers to work even harder at removing dangerous DUI offenders from the road. This project is funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Illinois has been consistently in the bottom 10 for all 18 editions of the report. Illinois now suffers the nation’s third-lowest job growth. Utah claimed the top spot in ecnonomic outlook with 18 consecutive years. Louisiana made the biggest move from 31st to 18th overall
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.