The Champaign Police Department invites the community to join them for coffee and conversation on Tuesday, October 8 from 8-11 a.m.
The National Weather Service (NWS) says to expect sunny and clear skies with a high near 80 and a low around 43.
The Urbana Fire Department (UFD) kicked off National Fire Prevention Week, October 6 – 12, with the Urbana Fire Community Risk Reduction Family Day.
In his retirement, Wes’ love for golf never faltered, and he spent many days playing on courses throughout Central Illinois. He spent his last days surrounded by family and friends who meant the world to him.
Parkland College has expanded its apprentice program to train and develop collision repair technicians.
An Illinois Lottery player has won $1 million with Powerball through the Illinois Lottery app.
Scouts will be able to earn merit badges at the William M. Staerkel Planetarium this fall. The Boy Scouts of America will host an Astronomy Merit Badge workshop on Tuesday, October 15 from 6:30 – 9 p.m.
The City of Urbana Public Works Department will host the Urbana Fall Fusion Festival on Saturday, October 5 from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The Run to Remember 5K and 5-mile race will close portions of North Broadway Ave., West Park St., West Church St., North Orchard St., North Coler Ave., and West Country Club Rd.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) want Illinois to remember that early detection is the most effective way to prevent the spread of breast cancer.