Parkland College’s Support for Workforce Training (SWFT) program continues to thrive thanks the annual $1.2 million Illinois Workforce Equity Initiative grant that supports it.
Anne embodied a giving spirit that radiated in her constant dedication to the two most important aspects of her life, her Christian faith and family. Anne’s warmth and grace was felt by anyone who was lucky enough to call her a friend, mother, sister or wife. Her faith, a constant guiding light, was a source of hope, peace and comfort throughout her years.
The retail theft happened on October 21, at approximately 2:21 p.m. at a Dick’s Warehouse at 63 East Marketview Drive in Champaign. The male suspect entered the Dick’s and headed immediately to the footwear department.
The Champaign-Urbana area is mirroring this trend, with a significant growth in new business applications. In 2019, the region saw a whopping 1,346 new business applications. By 2023, it rose to 2,182, marking a 62.1% increase, higher than the national average increase of 55.8%.
This Christmas season, Operation Christmas Child is back to collect gifts for kids throughout the world. People have the opportunity to pack a shoebox gift filled with toys, school supplies, and personal care items.
Peaches soaks up attention like a sponge and loves to be in the center of it. She also loves spreading good vibes all around, so if you’re interested in meeting this cool and social cat, visit cuhumane.org for more information!
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, the ramp to westbound I-74, as well as one lane of westbound I-74 at the University Avenue interchange (exit 185) in Urbana will be closed Monday and Tuesday nights.
The Illinois football team is ranked #24 in this week’s AP Top 25. Illinois is back in the AP Top 25 for the eighth time this season. The Illini’s eight AP Poll appearances are the program’s most since 2001.
Urbana police officers responded on Saturday at 4:30 to the intersection of Busey Ave. and Park St. for a shooting with injuries. Officers learned that the shooting stemmed from a road rage incident that took place east of Five Points that continued to Busey & Park.
The event happened on November 15 at approximately 9:48a.m. after Sheriff’s Detectives received information that Tyler Abbott, 34 years of age and a convicted felon, was in possession of multiple firearms.