The CobraVenture accelerator program helps students with networking and business mentorship. It features collaboration, teaching by local entrepreneurs, and one-on-one guidance with business mentors. It also operates with with oversight from an advisory committee comprised of faculty and community leaders. Beginning the 2025 spring semester, this year’s CobraVenture cohort includes students from a variety of academic programs who aspire to start their own business while still enrolled at Parkland.
In a 4–2 vote Monday night, the Urbana City Council approved newly elected Mayor DeShawn Williams’ slate of reappointments, including Police Chief Larry Boone, who will continue leading the Urbana Police Department until June 30, 2027.
“The Evans Center is more than a tribute to Jim Evans’ legacy — it’s a bold commitment to the future of global agricultural communications,” said Anna Ball, associate dean for academic programs. “Through this center, we’re empowering students and professionals to connect cultures, elevate science, and drive progress in food and agriculture around the world.”
A 19-year-old man is in critical but stable condition after being shot late Monday night in Danville. Police say they were dispatched around 10:30 p.m. to a residence on Oak Street near Fairchild Street, where the teen was found wounded inside the home.
The passport highlights the distance of each trail, where to access, accessibility information, and more. Users who hike at least 20 trails across the area will earn a new t-shirt design, created by local artist, David Michael Moore. The shirt highlights notable icons in area parks from the Sun Singer at Allerton Park & Retreat Center to the Natural Playscape at Homer Lake and sculpture garden at Meadowbrook Park.
One lucky Illinois Lottery player is celebrating a life-changing win after hitting the $850,000 Lucky Day Lotto jackpot during the May 12 midday drawing. The winning ticket was purchased online and matched all five numbers: 6-11-23-28-30.
A tragic traffic accident in Danville claimed the life of a 51-year-old man on the afternoon of May 12, when he was struck by a semi-trailer in the 700 block of East Main Street.
Whether you’re a seasoned home canner or just curious about turning fresh produce into jams and pickles, the University of Illinois Extension invites you to “Preserve at Home,” a hands-on workshop series offered this June in DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt counties.
Illinois motorists and businesses are preparing for higher costs at the pump as new fuel tax increases take effect on July 1, driven by inflation and local tax expansions. Nate Harris, CEO of the Illinois Fuel and Retail Association, voiced concerns this week about the cumulative impact on residents and the broader economy.
At Monday night’s meeting, the Champaign Unit 4 School Board encountered a wave of public concern following its decision to begin the search for a new superintendent and a permanent principal for Booker T. Washington (BTW) Elementary.