In response to growing interest in carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects across Illinois, the Champaign County Board has established the Champaign County CO2 Sequestration Activities Task Force (3CSATF). The task force will proactively study the potential impacts of CCS on the environment and public health, and develop ordinances to regulate such activities in the county. The 3CSATF is comprised of local officials, scientists, engineers, and public health professionals.
Grantees were awarded $1,000 each to support their work dedicated to the LGBTQ+ or BIPOC communities, food and housing insecurity, healthcare, and education challenges, or environmental activism. Grantees will showcase their work at the McKinley Foundation annual fundraiser on June 7, 2025.
“We are so grateful for the partnership of Terry and Barbara England, and are delighted to celebrate the groundbreaking of the England Pavilion, a premier trailhead facility for the Kickapoo Rail Trail at Weaver Park,” said Kelsey Beccue, Urbana Park District Development Manager. She added, “Terry and Barbara’s generosity will propel us into the next exciting phases of developing a destination park experience at Prairie and Weaver.”
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Construction is set to begin Thursday, May 8 on […]
On April 11, 2021, at approximately 4:37 p.m., a shooting occured in the 1100 block of Webber Street. Responding officers arrived on scene to find Musah lying in a yard with a gunshot wound. Officers and paramedics then immediately provided lifesaving care as he was tranported to an area hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The investigation indicated the victim was believed to be letting out a dog for a friend when he was approached and shot.
The conference will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the I Hotel and Conference Center. The conference provides resources, tools, and information to increase the capacity of neighborhood residents, volunteers, and grassroots organizers to positively impact their neighborhoods using community engagement. It includes 18 shops from several departments, institutions, and community partners related to maintaining a vibrant and engaged neighborhood.
“It was just last year that the remnants of Hurricane Helene brought damaging winds, heavy rain, and flooding to our state,” Khayyat continued. “This is why IEMA-OHS continuously monitors the National Weather Service forecasts so we are prepared if severe weather tracks from the coast into Illinois.”
At Cunningham, there are many children who’ve experienced trauma. A good example is Ace, who is a 10-year-old resident. When he’s having a tough morning, Cunningham staff bring Ace to the sensory room where he can jump on the crash pad, shoots hoops and listens to music. These tools are important to help Ace calm down and get ready to learn. Ace now asks to the sensory room because it has become something steady and safe in his life.
The showing takes place Thursday, July 10 at 7:00 p.m. Get ready for a night packed with joy, music, and moments you’ll never forget — it’s the Jesus Music Tour with CAIN and special guest Charley Cain! If you love singing your heart out, dancing like nobody’s watching, and celebrating faith in the most fun and uplifting way, this show is for you. Tickets for this show go on sale for the general public Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 11am.
Donors who come May 1 to 18 will receive a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of choice and those who come May 19 to 31 will receive an exclusive American Red Cross solar lantern, while supplies last. All those who come in may will also be entered a chance to win a U.S. trip of their choice for two. Full details can be found at RedCrossBlood.org/May.