The event also includes a shred truck for secure document disposal and a donation drive benefiting The Dwelling Place.
Local leaders, volunteers, and residents are expected to join in the celebration as shovels hit the ground and dreams begin to take shape.
But with only a few days left, local leaders are urging eligible businesses not to miss out.
To be eligible, businesses must be for-profit, in good standing, and operating legally in Illinois.
Ten percent of all of the food/drink sales from that entire weekend will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
In today’s marketing environment, it can be overwhelming to know which marketing tool will help you grow your local business in Champaign and Urbana. Here are some insights that may help.
Unemployment rates fell in all twelve of Illinois’ metro areas in June 2025, marking continued economic strength across the state. The St. Louis Metro Area reached a record low unemployment rate of 3.5%, while the Chicago Metro Division recorded its 12th consecutive month of job growth. Other major gains were reported in Champaign-Urbana and Springfield.
For Kari Smith owner of Champaign Jewelers, July is all about color — and no gem shines brighter this month than the fiery, rare ruby.
SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) – Illinois continues to show mixed economic signals, according to […]
In a show of support for Illinois manufacturers, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) led a roundtable discussion at Wagner Machine Company in Champaign, highlighting the vital role of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program and raising concern over proposed federal funding cuts.