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Community
2 years ago
Former Chicago man sentenced to six years for Home Invasion

“We cannot tolerate violence in Vermilion County, especially when it involves repeated abuse within families. Domestic violence is a serious offense that affects not only the victims but the entire community. My office will continue to seek serious sentences in cases of domestic violence,” said State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy.

Business
2 years ago
City of Champaign opens up survey for the planning of Downtown Champaign

Additional information about the Downtown Plan update process can be found on Engage Champaign. Questions may be directed to planning@champaignil.gov or by contacting Eric VanBuskirk, Senior Planner, by e-mail at eric.vanbuskirk@champaignil.gov or via phone at (217) 403-8800.

Community
2 years ago
City of Champaign schedules 2025 Spring Yard Waste Collection

For residents outside the City, or for materials not fitting the above requirements, landscape materials may be taken (for a fee) to the Landscape Recycling Center at 1210 E. University Avenue in Urbana, phone 217-344-5323.

College
2 years ago
City of Urbana population increases by nearly 2,500

“From a financial standpoint, it helps ensure that our community receives its fair share of state and federal funding distributed on a per capita basis. It also is important that we have accurate demographic and housing data in order to plan for programs and services. Finally, we were able to count residents in several housing complexes that had been built since 2020. We are sincerely grateful to all the residents who responded to Census 2025. They live here and they count,” said Mayor Diane Wolfe Marlin.

Community
2 years ago
Illinois iLottery player wins $1 million in Powerball

Powerball tickets can be purchased in-store, online, or on the Illinois Lottery app. Tickets are $2 each, and players have the option to add the Power Play feature for an additional $1 for the chance to multiply non-jackpot prizes. For more information, please visit IllinoisLottery.com.

Community
2 years ago
Savoy Village President candidates speaking at the Savoy Municipal Center

The Forum will be live-streamed on the Village of Savoy Facebook page. A recording of the session will be available after the event on the League of Women Voters YouTube channel. The Consolidated Municipal Election is April 1. In-person early voting begins March 12 at the Brookens Administrative Center and opens at county-wide locations on March 24.

Community
2 years ago
Urbana School District #116 opens application for board seats

The Urbana School District #116 Board of Education is opening applications for the Sub-District 1 and Sub-District 6 Board of Education Seats.

Community
2 years ago
BIBIBOP Asian Grill launches nine new menu items

The restaurant, known for its customizable bowls, is announced a new lineup of menu items on January 1 of 2025. These new items include a variety of nine proteins, toppings, and bases which include:

Business
2 years ago
Parkland College Board of Trustees approve tuition and fee increase

On top of this, there will be book fees to select courses on the approved 2025–2026 course fee schedule. Trustees also resolved to adopt a Douglas County property assessment agreement. This agreement sets a valuation for a brownfield property in Douglas County, making it an attractive option for a company planning to establish a $750 million corn wet milling and biofermentation manufacturing plant.

Community
2 years ago
Danville juvenile arrested for loaded gun possession

He was charged with Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon and will remain in custody until his hearing. The Danville Police Department emphasizes that all individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. They urge the community to come forward with any further information regarding this incident by contacting the Danville Police Department at 217-431-2250 or Vermilion County Crimestoppers via their website, mobile app P3TIPS, or anonymously by calling 217-446-TIPS (8477).