URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – On Saturday, hundreds gathered outside the Champaign County Courthouse […]
Over the next six years, IDOT is planning to improve more than 3,000 miles of highway and nearly 10 million square feet of bridge deck as part of the Rebuild Illinois capital program, which is investing $33.2 billion into all modes of transportation. Accomplishments through Year Four of Rebuild Illinois included approximately $12.1 billion of improvements statewide on 5,339 miles of highway, 533 bridges and 762 additional safety improvements.
Looking for a way to give back to the community? Join the Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF) on Tuesday, April 1, for Open Volunteer Hours at their Volunteer Center in Urbana. EIF offers flexible volunteer shifts from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with each shift lasting an hour. Sign up for as many shifts as you like and help make a difference in your local community.
Central High School will be hosting a Community Academic Knowledge Event (C.A.K.E.) on March 28, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Decker Theater. The event will focus on the important and timely topic of “Athletic Mental Health and Athletic Pathways to Success.” This program is designed to provide students with valuable insights into the impact of mental well-being in sports and the various pathways to success that athletics can provide.
The weather will start Friday mostly cloudy with clearing skies and wind, followed by sunny conditions on Saturday with gusts up to 17 mph. Rain is expected after 1 a.m. with winds shifting southeast and gusting up to 22 mph, while Sunday brings rain, strong winds gusting up to 28 mph, and a 90% chance of precipitation.
On March 28, enjoy a free classical guitar performance by Guido Sanchez Portuguez at the Springer Cultural Center as part of the Bach’s Lunch Concerts. Later, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Women in Electrical and Computer Engineering will host the Women in Engineering Fair at UIUC, showcasing women in STEM. In the evening, Neo Soul by Candlelight at The Dollhouse starts at 8 p.m. with a $10 entry fee. On March 30, catch the UFLive! Afternoon Serenade at The Urbana Free Library from 2 to 3 p.m. featuring a local quartet performing light classical and romantic music.
“Illinois’ resilient workforce continues to make progress as unemployment rates fall,” said DCEO Director Kristin Richards. “The State of Illinois remains committed to providing the resources and opportunities necessary for both employers and job seekers to thrive in Illinois’ growing economy.”
Residents using small open top recycling bins will have the bins emptied using a separate truck. The City encourages residents to replace the open top bin with a U-Cart to prevent wind-blown litter and keep recyclables dry. Residents can request a free U-Cart online or by calling U-Cycle.
During her time as executive director, Wahlfeldt oversaw the implementation of an online scholarship application system, making access to scholarships easier for students to apply for; the increase in scholarships awarded from 450 to 560 and an increase in the value of those awards from $419,881 to $567,510; an increase of Foundation assets from $11.1 million to $19.5 million; and the establishment of the Women of Impact event.
The total cost of the tuition and fees will be determined by the credit hours offered students in ETA. Parkland College will forgive two credits for every 12 hours offered to a district’s ETA students. On top of this, the board also approved Danielle Wilberg as Parkland’s new associate vice president for development/executive director of the Parkland College Foundation. She begins on April 1, replacing Tracy Wahlfeldt, who retires on April 20.