An autopsy will be completed tomorrow and the investigation is being considered a homicide. The DPD is questioning a person of interest in this incident. The DPD does not believe there is a further threat to the community and no further information can be provided at this time. This is a developing story.
Neighbors in Champaign are speaking out against the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) proposed changes to Prospect Avenue. Some residents have tied red ribbons around trees, while others have put up a 35-foot sign reading “Future Site of the ‘Suicide’ Bike Path” to raise awareness of the potential impact of the project. The proposed plan, which could affect a one-mile stretch between Bradley and Springfield Avenues, includes the addition of a bike lane and changes to traffic patterns.
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Parkland College Theatre will wrap up its 2024–25 season […]
“Each year, the Poster, Poetry, and Prose Contest provides us the opportunity to recognize the creative and artistic talents of environmentally engaged fifth and sixth grade students throughout Illinois,” said Illinois EPA Acting Director James Jennings. “We also want to thank the teachers and families for their participation, and for incorporating this important environmental topic into the classroom so the students can learn the importance of reducing the amount of waste they create.”
The Education Pathway Endorsement is designed for students pursuing careers in education. Graduates of Unit 4 who fulfill the requirements will receive an Education Pathways Endorsement. The Career Technical Education Education Career Pathways Grant aims to increase teacher diversity in the future. Illinois has faced a shortage of educators of color, with a teacher workforce less diverse than its student population.
Patton is a published book author, small business owner, and works for Champaign County. She worked as a journalist and editor earlier into her career. She was also a communications professional at the University of Illinois for over a decade. She was selected through a competitive application process. The poet laureate receives a $2,000 honorarium for the one-year term, funded by the City of Urbana’s Arts & Culture Program.
The celebration takes place on Tuesday, April 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Reisch Pavilion on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Taft’s Mr. Ribeye, Food Baby, 17th Street Barbecue, Vose’s Korndogs and Hae’s Bakery & Coffee Shoppe will be selling food and drinks to preview the Illinois State Fair, which runs August 7 to 17. Attendees will have the opportunity to win two track tickets to every Grandstand concert at the 2025 fair.
URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – Urbana residents should be prepared for several temporary street […]
The C&EI Railroad Historical Society’s 2025 Annual Meeting is set to be a landmark event this year, as for the first time, it will be open to the public. The event will be held on Saturday, April 12, at the Vermilion County Museum, located at 116 N. Gilbert Street in Danville. This is an exciting opportunity for railroad enthusiasts and the general public to explore and learn about the rich history of local railroads.
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the selfless individuals who dedicate their time and energy to bettering their communities. Across the United States, volunteerism has been an integral part of daily life, with many children learning the importance of giving back from an early age. From rural fire and ambulance departments to local shelters and medical clinics, volunteers play an indispensable role in keeping communities functioning and supporting those in need.