The Eastern Illinois Foodbank is calling on community members to roll up their sleeves and lend a hand during its upcoming Community Repack event on Thursday, June 5, at its Volunteer Center in Urbana.
The Illinois State Fair Box Office opens Monday, June 2, with exclusive in-person deals for ticket buyers. For one day only, each concert or event ticket purchased in person will come with a free adult admission ticket — making entrance to the fair free for same-day buyers. The first 50 customers will also receive a free State Fair Foodie Pass that includes tasty perks like mini donuts, fries, and corndogs from local fair favorites.
The 4-H Memorial Camp in Monticello is marking a major milestone — 75 years of building memories, friendships, and life skills for thousands of Illinois youth. To honor the occasion, Illinois 4-H is hosting a special celebration on Saturday, July 19, 2025, and inviting former campers, staff, alumni, and community members to join the festivities.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) has announced a new funding opportunity through its Overflow and Sewer Grant (OSG) program aimed at supporting local governments in tackling sewer overflows and improving stormwater infrastructure.
Governor JB Pritzker joined Illinois State Police Director Brendan F. Kelly, the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Committee, and officials from across the state on Friday to honor 23 officers for acts of extraordinary bravery at the 2024 Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Ceremony in Springfield.
Champaign-area residents can look forward to a beautiful and mild weekend.
Public employees represented by AFSCME Local 900 have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if contract negotiations with Champaign County officials fail to deliver fair wages and benefits. The decision comes as the union’s previous contract expired nearly five months ago, and discussions have reached a standstill.
Girl Scouts of Central Illinois (GSCI) is preparing to welcome hundreds of girls to its annual summer camp program, set to begin June 8 and run through August 1. With more than 60 sessions across three central Illinois locations—Camp Kiwanis in Mahomet, Camp Tapawingo in Metamora, and Camp Widjiwagan in Springfield—the camp offers a wide range of experiences, from canoeing and archery to horseback riding and high ropes courses.
The City Council meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 3 has been officially cancelled, according to a notice released by the City of Champaign. In its place, a Special Regular Meeting and Post Council Study Session has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m.
The tour takes place on Friday, June 13, to celebrate Juneteenth. The tour gives participants an opportunity to explore significant African American landmarks in the region, with stories, landmarks, and contributions in the community. The ECU is partnering with The Family Room, a non-profit organization serving families with foster children or children in transition to provide care packs, clean clothes, and other necessities.