The 36th annual Kendall Gill Golf Outing was held this past weekend, and brought in $52,251 in total proceeds towards the Cunningham Children’s Home in Urbana to benefit 977 youth and families served each year.
Homelessness in Champaign County is on the rise, according to the latest Point-in-Time (PIT) Count conducted in January 2025. The count identified 355 individuals experiencing homelessness, an increase of 76 people from the same count in 2024. The number of homeless households also increased by 63.
With a prolonged stretch of dangerous heat forecasted for the region, local leaders are sounding the alarm and calling on the community to help establish an emergency shelter to protect the area’s most vulnerable residents.
The community is invited to a special Celebration of Life in memory of Nora Garcia Harroun, a beloved wife, friend, and community member who passed away unexpectedly at the age of 35 following complications from open-heart surgery. The tribute will take place on Sunday, July 27 at the local drive-in theater — one of Nora’s favorite places.
A specialized Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team from Illinois is heading to Texas to assist with emergency response efforts following catastrophic flooding. The team, composed of 39 first responders from local fire departments, is being deployed as part of the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) under the designation USAR Task Force 1.
A new report from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI) and the Project for Middle Class Renewal at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign reveals that Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) are helping Illinois taxpayers and workers alike.
Illinois is facing a major housing shortage and will need to build at least 227,000 new homes over the next five years to keep up with growing demand, according to a new report titled You Can’t Buy What You Can’t Afford: Illinois’ Housing Shortage and Ways to Fix It.
Carle Foundation Hospital is introducing a new Guest Assistance service aimed at improving access and comfort for patients and visitors. Beginning July 21, the hospital will offer free, ADA-accessible wheelchair transport from two main parking garages to the hospital entrance and back.
Old drain cleaners under the sink? Mysterious chemicals in your garage? You’re not alone—and now there’s a safe way to get rid of them.
Contaminated washing and packing areas are among the leading causes of foodborne illness in fresh produce, according to the University of Illinois Extension. In an effort to reduce this risk and help community members protect themselves and others from getting sick, U of I Extension will host a free educational webinar.