Illinois is facing a major housing shortage and will need to build at least 227,000 new homes over the next five years to keep up with growing demand, according to a new report titled You Can’t Buy What You Can’t Afford: Illinois’ Housing Shortage and Ways to Fix It.
Carle Foundation Hospital is introducing a new Guest Assistance service aimed at improving access and comfort for patients and visitors. Beginning July 21, the hospital will offer free, ADA-accessible wheelchair transport from two main parking garages to the hospital entrance and back.
Old drain cleaners under the sink? Mysterious chemicals in your garage? You’re not alone—and now there’s a safe way to get rid of them.
Contaminated washing and packing areas are among the leading causes of foodborne illness in fresh produce, according to the University of Illinois Extension. In an effort to reduce this risk and help community members protect themselves and others from getting sick, U of I Extension will host a free educational webinar.
On Friday, Pesotum gained six new troopers as part of the Illinois State Police (ISP)’s largest cadet class of the last 25 years.
A small outbreak of measles in Southern Illinois is over, but the Pritzker administration is pinning the nationwide outbreak on President Trump’s administration.
The Anchor Point, a nonprofit organization founded by U.S. military combat veterans, first responders, and mental health professionals, is mourning the off-duty passing of Firefighter Trace Conover on July 9.
The Champaign Fire Department and local community are mourning the unexpected off-duty passing of Firefighter Trace Conover, who died on July 9.
Fischer Theater Interim Director, Ashton Greer, is calling the newly planned FischerFest, an honor to the legacy of Danville native and Oscar-winning actor, “a way to honor Gene’s legendary career and who helped put Danville on the Cinematic map.”
The Coles County Health Department issued a “Do Not Drink” advisory for the entire City of Mattoon after harmful levels of a neurological toxin were detected in the city’s water supply.