Community
6 months ago
Champaign County announces spring electronics collection event for residents

Every year, many people take the opportunity to clean out their closets and get rid of old books, decorations, and other items as the weather warms up. This year, Champaign County residents can take part in a new recycling initiative to dispose of old electronics such as TVs, microwaves, holiday string lights, and more.

Community
6 months ago
Urbana Police Department announces new online police report system

They will also receive a report of the copy to their email. The record will be transferred into their record management system officially. The day after, the Investigations division will review the reports to see if there is any need for follow up or clarification.

child
Community
6 months ago
Champaign County Children’s Advocacy Center hosting an Open House

The event will be hosted on Friday, April 25 at 201 W. Kenyon, Champaign, IL 61820 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Open House offers a look into how the CAC helps children and families affected by abuse.

Martin Luther King Jr.
Community
6 months ago
Urbana and Champaign Park Districts to host Martin Luther King Jr. March for Peace

The event will be free and the Champaign Park District will provide transportation between King Park and the Douglass Center so participants can return to their cars at the end of the evening.

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Community
6 months ago
Danville Police arrest man for fleeing arrest and possession of drugs

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Danville Police Department at 217-431- 2250 or Vermilion County Crimestoppers at vccrimestoppers.org. The public may also use the mobile app. P3TIPS, or call anonymously to 217-446-TIPS (8477).

Community
6 months ago
Cunningham Children’s Home annual Festival of Quilts announced

The Annual festival features a collection of quilts, centerpieces, wreaths, and gift shop treasures on display.

Community
6 months ago
ISP releases results Nighttime Enforcement patrols

These NITE patrols allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to impaired driving and occupant restraint violations especially between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Community
6 months ago
ISP releases results of Alcohol Enforcement Patrols

These ACE patrols allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to violations associated with impaired driving and illegal transportation or consumption of alcohol or drugs.

American Red Cross
Community
6 months ago
Red Cross volunteers assist 27 people affected by home fires across Illinois

In the past week, Red Cross volunteers in Illinois provided crucial assistance to 27 people impacted by six separate home fires in Kilbourne, Peoria, Champaign, Paxton, Danville, and Paris. The volunteers offered a wide range of support, including emergency financial aid, food, relief items like toiletries, and health and mental health services. They also connected those affected by the fires with available recovery resources.

Community
6 months ago
Savoy resident Silas Wheeler joins Christie Clinic Illinois 5K after recovery from lung cancer

Silas Wheeler, a 21-year-old resident of Savoy, is gearing up to participate in this year’s Christie Clinic Illinois 5K, marking an incredible milestone in his health journey. In 2020, Silas underwent life-saving surgery to remove two-thirds of his right lung due to a cancerous carcinoid tumor that had been blocking the lower lobes of his lung.

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