Community
2 months ago
Fischer Theatre to host media event July 9

The Fischer Theatre invites media representatives to a special event on Wednesday, July 9, at noon at the historic theatre, located at 158 N. Vermilion Street, Danville, IL 61832.

Community
2 months ago
Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In mourns loss of Nora Harroun, beloved member of the theatre family

The Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In Theatre community is grieving the loss of Nora Harroun, beloved wife of co-owner Ben Harroun, who passed away on Thursday, July 3. Nora was 35. Visitation is being held this morning from 9 – 11 a.m. at the Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga.

Community
2 months ago
Champaign County Community Coalition to hold monthly meeting on July 9

The Champaign County Community Coalition will host its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Conference Center, located at 101 Trade Center Drive, Champaign.

Community
2 months ago
Community turns out for Chatham Strong Music Fest

Hundreds of members of the Chatham community and the surrounding area turned out Sunday for what was billed as the “Chatham Strong Fest.”

Community
2 months ago
The Main Scoop hosting “I-Pledge Mondays” to offer patriotic children free scoops

This month, the ice cream parlor is blending patriotism with sweet rewards during the campaign, which runs every Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. Children ages 10 and under are invited to recite the Pledge of Allegiance in-store to receive a free kids scoop of their flavor of choice.

Community
2 months ago
Online registration opens for August 9 Household Hazardous Waste Collection in Champaign

The Illinois EPA will sponsor a free one-day Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event in Champaign County on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The event is open to all Illinois residents and will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the State Farm Center’s southwest parking lot off Saint Mary’s Road.

Community
2 months ago
Main Street Viaduct to be closed for pedestrian access for 4th of July

Ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, foot traffic in downtown Champaign may look a little different.

Community
2 months ago
Bret Bielema, family launches military appreciation initiative

Illinois football head coach Bret Bielema and his family have launched an initiative to honor heroes for this year’s Military Appreciation Day at Memorial Stadium.

Community
2 months ago
Exit routes, and road closures to know of before July 4th in Champaign

The Champaign County Freedom Celebration will be host to a parade, evening activities, and fireworks tomorrow, July 4 near the State Farm Center. To accommodate for these activities, several streets in the area will be temporarily closed.

Community
2 months ago
Champaign County Freedom Celebration adds sensory-friendly activity to promote inclusion

This year’s Champaign County Freedom Celebration will be more inclusive than ever, thanks to a new sensory-friendly activity sponsored by the City’s Equity and Engagement Department. As part of its ongoing mission to foster equity and inclusion in public spaces, the department has partnered with That Kid Place, a mobile sensory museum, to create a welcoming environment for individuals with sensory sensitivities, including those with autism and other disabilities.

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