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Crowded street festival with people dining under red umbrellas along a brick storefront-lined street.
Community
4 months ago
The Beat on Market Street returns this summer with four themed block parties in downtown Champaign

The Beat on Market Street is returning this summer with four themed block parties on the second Saturday of June, July, August, and September in downtown Champaign.

Collage of homes and interiors: living room with fireplace, entryway, auditorium, colorful wall panels, and garden view Andersen-style exterior.
Community
4 months ago
Mid-Century Modern architecture tour coming to Champaign-Urbana on May 23

The second annual CU MCM Open House on May 23 gives Champaign-Urbana residents a rare chance to tour seven Mid-Century Modern buildings, including private homes, for $40.

Group of students with lanyards posing on a school stage during a ceremony; balloons decorate the right side.
Community
4 months ago
Champaign County Chamber hosts National Civics Bee, three students advance to state competition

The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2026 National Civics Bee at Parkland College on May 9, with three middle school students advancing to the state competition in Springfield on July 31.

Group of women in pink exercise outfits holding a pink card that says 'Survivors' at a park, pink ribbon visible for breast cancer awareness
Community
4 months ago
Horizon Health to host cancer survivor celebration in Paris

“Super Survivor” luncheon on June 5 welcomes local survivors and their families for lunch, prizes, and community support.

Community
4 months ago
Garden Hills neighborhood sees major boost with $50 million infrastructure and park project

Drainage improvements, new street design, and hedge park trail promise safer streets and enhanced quality of life for residents.

American flag and Illinois state flag flying on flagpoles in front of a brick building with green trees nearby
Community
4 months ago
Illinois flags to fly at half-staff on Memorial Day

Governor Pritzker directs agencies to honor fallen service members from sunrise to noon on May 25.

Doctor and patient sit on a hospital bed as the doctor reviews a tablet, with blue holographic medical circuit graphics overlaying the scene.
Community
4 months ago
Horizon Health offers sports physicals with booster club donations

Half of July sports physical fees go to local school booster clubs.

Group of people seated at long banquet tables in a hall, listening to a speaker on a stage with a banner reading 'No More Bound' in the background, flowers on tables and red chairs with yellow sashes.
Community
4 months ago
Urbana residents invited to Ward 2 listening session

Community members encouraged to share concerns, ask questions, and be heard at local gathering.

Police hat with brass badge resting on a surface beside a lit candle against a dark blue background.
Community
5 months ago
Urbana road closure set for Champaign County Police Memorial ceremony

East Main Street downtown will shut down Tuesday morning as the city hosts memorial events honoring fallen officers.

Community
5 months ago
Horizon Health offering free CPR and AED training in Paris on May 15

Horizon Health is offering a free community CPR and AED training course in Paris on May 15, with an optional American Heart Association certification card available for $25.