Illini Media Group is celebrating April Foods Day this year by teaming up with 217 Inc. and Smith Burger Company to raise funds for the Eastern Illinois Foodbank. Throughout the month of April, listeners are encouraged to make donations to support the fight against food insecurity in our community.
Urbana residents with children who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2025, can now register them for the 2025-26 kindergarten school year. Registration will take place on April 10, 2025, at Lincoln Square Mall from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with families entering through the south doors.
Governor JB Pritzker has declared March 31st as Transgender Day of Visibility in Illinois, marking the state’s commitment to protecting the rights of transgender individuals. This proclamation highlights the Illinois Human Rights Act, which safeguards transgender people from discrimination in areas such as employment, housing, healthcare, and education.
Illinois launched a subsidy program for cover crops in 2019 to address runoff issues, offering farmers a discount on crop insurance premiums. The program has been a success, with demand outpacing state funding each year. However, despite the program’s popularity, Governor JB Pritzker has proposed a 31% cut to its funding, reducing the budget from $960,000 to $660,000.
When a client comes into Champaign Jewelers, the team discusses their diamond preferences—whether it’s shape, size, or budget. Once that’s settled, Kari heads to Antwerp, typically arriving on a Sunday. The following Monday, she makes her way to the world-renowned Diamond District, where dozens of secure buildings house the world’s finest diamonds.
Are you vegan and willing to try new dishes? Come try the Champaign Vegan Chef Challenge on Tuesday, April 1 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Businesses across the area will showcase exciting special vegan menu items, giving everyone the opportunity to explore creative plant-based dishes crafted by talented local chefs. Love quilts? Come to the 21st Annual Festival of Quilts on Friday, April 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Cunningham Children’s Home.
A powerful storm system swept through Central Illinois on Sunday afternoon, leaving thousands without power across multiple counties. Ameren Illinois reported widespread outages, with the hardest-hit areas including Champaign County, where over 2,400 customers remain without service. In Homer, around 700 are without power, and Sidney reports nearly 1,200 outages. St. Joseph is also significantly impacted, with over 1,700 customers affected.
Sunday’s powerful winds wreaked havoc in Tolono, causing a storage building owned by Illinois Foundation Seeds to collapse, leaving debris scattered for yards in every direction. The building, which was used for storage, became the scene of a disaster when downed power lines and exposed structure added to the chaos.
The 2025 Edward Hoffman Awards Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, April 2, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Champaign Fire Department, Station One. This prestigious event recognizes outstanding contributions and achievements in fire service, honoring individuals for their dedication and commitment to safety and community service.
URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – On Saturday, hundreds gathered outside the Champaign County Courthouse […]