For more than three decades Community members, with the City of Danville have been hosting an annual event that started out as a means to bring people of different cultures together.
The Illinois State Fair is kicking off the excitement early this year with a special takeover of the Illinois Product Farmers Market on Thursday, July 24. From 3:30 to 7 p.m. at The Shed on the Illinois State Fairgrounds, families can enjoy an evening filled with discount fair deals, live entertainment, giveaways, and fresh local products—all just in time for the 2025 Illinois State Fair.
The holiday season is set to shine a little brighter this year as the 3rd Annual Holiday Market & Festival of Trees returns to the iHotel and Conference Center on Saturday, November 22. Co-hosted by Illini Media Group and the Junior League of Champaign-Urbana, the one-day event promises festive fun for the entire family.
The Village of Mahomet has appointed David Smysor as its next Chief of Police, effective October 1, following the retirement of longtime Chief Mike Metzler on September 30. Metzler concludes a law enforcement career spanning over 40 years, including 14 years as Mahomet’s chief.
As other area school districts wrap up their summer meal offerings, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is stepping up to ensure local children don’t go hungry. Starting Friday, July 25, CUPHD will host the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), providing free breakfast and lunch for children aged one to 18 through Monday, August 11.
Horizon Health is expanding access to local healthcare by now offering family medicine services at its Marshall Clinic, located at 1000 North 2nd Street. The new service is available by appointment on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Urbana Neighborhood Connections Center invites the community to come together for Mitchell Family Day 2025, a free, fun-filled event for all ages happening on Friday, August 1 at 1401 E. Main Street in Urbana.
A local tradition continues this summer as Vermilion Advantage prepares to host its 33rd Annual Golf Outing and Fundraiser on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Danville Country Club. The event is expected to draw more than 200 attendees from across the region for a day of golf, business networking, and community fun—this year with a creative twist: a “Mulligan’s Island” theme.
With heat index values forecasted to soar between 105 and 112 degrees throughout the week, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is warning residents of the serious health risks posed by extreme heat. The highest temperatures are expected Wednesday and Thursday, with little overnight relief as lows only drop to the mid-70s.
The rhythms of Argentina are sweeping through Champaign-Urbana this week as CU Tango Music, a local nonprofit, hosts its annual Urbana Tango Week, a six-day celebration of tango performance, education, and community connection.