“Cottage food operations are a great way to trial your new business on a small scale,” says Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Caitlin Mellendorf. “This way, entrepreneurs can refine their products, put strong food safety protocols in place, and create a manageable business plan.”
“The University of Illinois has spent decades building one of the most robust biotechnology innovation ecosystems in the country, right here in the heartland — where breakthrough research, commercialization, and workforce training are deeply connected,” said Susan Martinis, the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation at U. of I. “iFAB is the natural outcome of that investment, linking discovery to deployment and answering one of the nation’s most urgent priorities: scaling U.S. biomanufacturing capacity.”
The grand opening will feature company leadership and a welcome from university, city representatives. The event takes place on Wednesday, April 9 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m at 2021 S. First Street, Champaign, on the Second Floor. Remarks and ribbon cutting will take place at 4:00 p.m.
The Champaign Fire Department quickly extinguished a fire in a commercial and multi-family apartment building on the 100 block of E. University Ave. Tuesday evening, April 8. Fire crews responded to an automatic alarm at approximately 8:40 p.m. and found that the sprinkler system had already been activated.
The City of Champaign has launched a new recycling collection method in partnership with a newly selected vendor to improve efficiency and streamline the recycling process for residents. The City appreciates the community’s feedback and patience as it transitions to this modernized system.
Food pantries in Champaign County are stepping up efforts to better serve individuals and families in need with a comprehensive training series aimed at improving pantry operations and client interactions. Organized by University of Illinois Extension, the training offers essential skills for pantry staff and volunteers to handle the growing demand for food assistance while maintaining a safe, welcoming, and efficient environment.
The ramp will close for approximately three weeks beginning at 9:00 p.m. on April 8. The closure is necessary to make a temporary connection to the new pavement on I-74 ahead of the next stage of construction, which will begin shortly after the three-week closure. A detour will be posted utilizing southbound I-57, westbound I-72 and northbound Illinois 47.
After Cunningham’s successful 21st Annual Festival of Quilts, they had a record number of more than 300 donated quilts and sold a record number as well. However, a number of quilts still remain. Cunningham’s invites the public to shop the online quilt store at cunningham-childrens-home.square.site to reach their fundraising goal. Quilts can be used as table coverings, wall hangings, bed runners and window valances and make wonderful gifts.
Danville Police Detectives arrested and booked 44-year-old Shane A. May of Danville of charges of First Degree Murder. May was arrested about eight hours after officers received a call about a deceased person in the 700 block of Sherman Street. After an investigation with Illinois State Police Crime Scene Unit, the Vermilion County State’s Attorney’s Office, and several community members, probable cause was developed to arrest May for the murder of Monty Peplow.
The Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend is just around the corner, and organizers are calling on the community to get involved by volunteering. With nearly 3,000 volunteers needed to ensure the event runs smoothly, this is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting experience while supporting runners.