College
11 months ago
International students across Illinois facing sudden visa revocations

“I had a couple of students in my office — they don’t want their names to be known — but they told me that there is absolute alarm about what can happen. One student was taking an after-dinner walk and a car just sat there with its lights on for 15 minutes. The student was actually afraid they may be picked up by ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] like the Tufts student,” Kapur said.

Community
11 months ago
Don’t miss Champaign County Chamber of Commerce’s free Shred Day on April 15

The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Shred Day on Tuesday, April 15, offering a secure and free way for residents to dispose of unwanted documents.

Agriculture
11 months ago
Bement High School Foods students participate in local foods and preservation program

“Learning how to safely preserve vegetables when they are at their peak flavor and nutrition is a valuable and practical lesson our students will be able to use all through adulthood,” commented Angie Corum, Bement High School’s Home Economics Teacher.

Community
11 months ago
Limited tickets remain for Kickin’ Cancer April 16 at Gordyville USA

A limited number of tickets remain for the annual Kickin’ Cancer dinner and auction, scheduled for Wednesday, April 16 at Gordyville USA. The event, which benefits the Coaches vs. Cancer program, will feature Illinois Head Coach Brad Underwood, along with Chris Collins of Northwestern, Dana Altman of Oregon, and Robbie Hummel, former Purdue star and national TV analyst.

News
11 months ago
Senator Chapin Rose meets with Developmental Services Center advocates at State Capitol

Republican Senator Chapin Rose from Mahomet welcomed advocates and staff from the Developmental Services Center (DSC) to the Illinois State Capitol this week as part of the organization’s advocacy day in Springfield.

Community
11 months ago
Christopher Walton appointed as Champaign’s new Deputy City Manager

The City of Champaign has announced the appointment of Christopher Walton as its new Deputy City Manager, effective June 2.

Community
11 months ago
Rantoul Family Sports Complex hosting 2025 Rugby Illinois State Championships

“When we began the search for our State Finals Host, we narrowed our list down to a few locations. Ryan and his team were responsive, willing to accommodate all our needs, and demonstrated a deep passion for the sport. Though farther than previous locations, we feel the space, playing surfaces, and amenities – among other things – make the trip and further travel for some of our teams worthwhile. This is a great opportunity for us to expand our geographic reach, and get more people playing, watching, and enjoying the sport. We couldn’t be happier with our decision and are looking forward to a long term, strategic partnership with the Rantoul Family Sports Complex, the Village of Rantoul, and Champaign County”, said Sal Carfagno, President of Rugby Illinois when asked about the Union’s thoughts on hosting in Rantoul.”

Education
11 months ago
Illini Success Report reveals strong post-graduation outcomes for 2022-2023 graduates

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Illini Success initiative has published its annual report on the post-graduation outcomes of the 2022-2023 graduating class.

Agriculture
11 months ago
Illlinois Cottage Food industry providing opportunities for home cooks, canners, and bakers

“Cottage food operations are a great way to trial your new business on a small scale,” says Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Caitlin Mellendorf. “This way, entrepreneurs can refine their products, put strong food safety protocols in place, and create a manageable business plan.”

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Business
11 months ago
Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing Tech Hub at forefront of U.S. bioeconomy

“The University of Illinois has spent decades building one of the most robust biotechnology innovation ecosystems in the country, right here in the heartland — where breakthrough research, commercialization, and workforce training are deeply connected,” said Susan Martinis, the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation at U. of I. “iFAB is the natural outcome of that investment, linking discovery to deployment and answering one of the nation’s most urgent priorities: scaling U.S. biomanufacturing capacity.”