“Participating in ACES Family Academies with my daughter was such a meaningful experience — both as an alum and as a parent,” said Rocky Lacey-Nelson (B.S. ’97), ACES Alumni Board President. “It was incredible to see her curiosity sparked by the same college that shaped my own path. This program creates lasting memories and opens young eyes to the power of learning and discovery. We had a fantastic time last year, and we’re excited to come back!”
Trained personnel will test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors within residents’ homes. Homes lacking these devices will be provided new detectors, free of charge. This initiative aims to significantly reduce the risk of fire-related injuries and fatalities by ensuring that vulnerable households have the necessary early warning systems in place.
The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will hold its annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 10, with support from the Eastern Illinois Foodbank. As letter carriers collect non-perishable donations along their routes, those items will be brought to the Champaign Post Office at 600 N Neil Street, where volunteers are needed to help unload, sort, and reload food for distribution.
“No child should ever have to wonder where their next meal will come from — not during the school year and not during the summer. With the Summer EBT program, Illinois is ensuring our most vulnerable children have access to the nutritious meals they need to thrive,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “After becoming one of the first states to successfully launch this assistance program last summer, we’re proud to continue investing in the well-being of our children and families.”
Governor JB Pritzker on Friday gave a major early boost to Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton’s U.S. Senate campaign, formally endorsing his longtime running mate less than 24 hours after Senator Dick Durbin announced his retirement.
A popular Savoy bowling alley and food establishment has been shut down after receiving a red placard from the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District earlier this week, prompting the suspension of its food permit.
The Danville Police Department announced that Tatiana C. Neustadter of Plainfield was taken into custody on Monday in Joliet, nearly six years after the incident. Her arrest follows what police called a “diligent and continuous investigation” into the death of the young child, who was found severely injured on Camaro Drive on June 4, 2019.
The weekend forecast starts with a slight chance of showers and storms Friday night, clearing by early Saturday. Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 66°F and breezy northern winds. Saturday night will be partly cloudy and cooler, around 46°F. Sunday looks warmer and mostly sunny, reaching a high near 73°F, followed by a mild, mostly cloudy night in the mid-50s.
McFlurry came to visit Duane Shannon at WIXY 100.3. this morning in the studio. McFlurry is a BIG BOY – somewhere between 18-20 pounds. He is a six-year old, medium-long haired, gentle, gray cat.
This is down from 4.4 percent in March 2024, which is a 1.1 percentage point improvement. In Champaign, the unemployment rate fell from 3.2 from 4.3 percent. In Urbana, the the unemployment rate fell from 3.2 from 4.5 percent. Total nonfarm employment in the Champaign-Urbana area increased by 2,300 jobs year-over-year, reaching 122,900 jobs in March 2025.