The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that the newly constructed ramp from northbound Interstate 57 to westbound I-74 will open to traffic tonight, May 5, at approximately 9 p.m. The ramp is a key component of the ongoing I-57/74 interchange reconstruction project aimed at modernizing one of Central Illinois’ busiest corridors.
The Urbana Park District invites the community to celebrate the next phase of the Kickapoo Rail Trail (KRT) with a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, May 7 from 6 to 7 p.m. The ceremony will be held at Weaver Park, located at 2205 Main Street in Urbana.
The celebration involves parents, students, and teachers all biking and rolling to school. It is celebrated annually nationwide and builds on the popularity of Walk & Roll to School Day, which is celebrated across the country – and the world – each October. Bike & Roll to School events emphasize the importance of a range of issues such as increasing physical activity among children, cyclist and pedestrian safety, traffic congestion, concern for the environment, and building connections between families, schools, and the broader community.
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY (Chambana Today) – The Champaign County government is officially consolidating many of […]
In recognition of World Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is launching its latest period product drive to support individuals facing period poverty in Champaign County. Beginning May 5, 2025, the campaign will collect essential menstrual hygiene products for distribution to those in need.
“We’re excited to bring JP Sports and USSSA tournaments to the Rantoul Family Sports Complex starting in 2026. This premier facility aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering high-quality youth sports experiences, and we look forward to making Rantoul a key destination for teams and families across the region,” said John Pieritz, owner and operator of JP Sports and Event Management.
“This brand-new, high-energy stage show delivers the ultimate MasterChef experience—LIVE, up close, and personal! Expect cooking challenges, behind-the-scenes stories, and plenty of surprises.”
Williams, a community college administrator and radio host from Danville, often interviewed Leslie Ingold, RN, a regional stroke navigator at OSF, for her show. In March 2024, that information turned out to be life-saving.
Grammy-nominated duo Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus will “redefine the possibilities of music by merging classical depth with hip-hop’s pulse.” The tour will capture where it all began for Black Violin, transformed and reimagined. The performance takes place on Wednesday, November 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Friday, May 2 at 10:00 a.m.
Illinois lawmakers say they are close to agreeing on a reform plan that would keep the CTA, Metra, and Pace operating separately, while giving more power to the RTA, which currently oversees regional transit finances. This plan, backed by organized labor and often referred to as the “labor plan,” is gaining traction and is seen as a realistic and politically feasible solution.