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Community
2 years ago
Champaign’s Unit 4 schools hosting three special events on Thursday

Champaign Unit 4 Schools will be hosting three events on Thursday, October 24. The first one will celebrate South Side Elementary’s 100th birthday; the second event will honor the completion of the construction project at the Columbia Building that houses the RISE Center; and the third event will welcome families and visitors to an open house for the Young Adult Program (YAP). 

College
2 years ago
Illinois’ quarterback Altmyer added to Manning Award Watch List

Illinois Quarterback Luke Altmyer was added to the Manning Award 2024 Watch List today. The Manning Award was created by the Allstate Sugar Bowl in honor of the college football accomplishments of the Manning family – Archie, Peyton, and Eli.

Community
2 years ago
National Fire Protection Association emphasizes fire safety for Halloween decorations

NFPA offers several tips to ensure a fire-safe Halloween, such as keeping flammable decorations away from open flames, supervising candles, using glow sticks for jack-o-lanterns, and checking that smoke alarms are in working order.

Community
2 years ago
Centennial and Central High Schools Make AP Honor Roll

Both Centennial and Central High Schools in Champaign were acknowledged by the AP 2024 School Honor Roll, with Central High School receiving the Silver designation and Centennial High School receiving the Bronze award. The Advanced Placement School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs have successfully motivated and academically prepared students for college success.

Community
2 years ago
Smoke Alarm Blitz in north Champaign on Friday to verify working smoke alarms

The Champaign Fire Department and Neighborhood Services Department, along with the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance will be going door-to-door in Champaign Friday, October 25.

Community
2 years ago
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs’s office sending residents checks from the Enhanced Money Match program.

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is reminding nearly 140,000 residents to cash the unclaimed property checks is you receive one in the mail.

Community
2 years ago
Champaign County is offering lower-than-market electricity rates

Champaign County has renewed their municipal electricity aggregation program below the utility rate.

Community
2 years ago
Mahomet-Seymour school system hopes tax referendum passes for new funding source

Mahomet-Seymour residents will be asked if they support a tax referendum to renovate and build new schools to keep up with their expanding population.

Community
2 years ago
Danville Police provides its tips for keeping your child safe during Halloween

The Danville Police Department (DPD) is giving their top tips for a safe and fun Halloween to ensure the safety of you and your child. Trick-or-treating in Danville will take place on Thursday, October 31 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The DPD’s primary concern is the safety of children and managing pedestrian and vehicle traffic on the roads.

Business
2 years ago
Cunningham Children’s Home students have a chance to run the in-house coffee shop

Ms. Bonnie’s Cup of Hope is the Cunningham staff and volunteer’s favorite place to grab a cup of coffee, or host a meeting on the grounds of Cunningham Children’s Home.