CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Local educators and students are invited to participate in “Through […]
“An award-winning meteorologist and weather risk communicator, Andrew Pritchard is dedicated to helping our community make informed decisions in the face of changing weather patterns,” shares program moderator Joan Tousey. “His passion for weather safety and storytelling makes him a trusted voice in the field, and the topic could not be more timely.”
The Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF) has announced its upcoming “Foodmobile” food distribution events for Champaign County in May 2025. On Tuesday, May 6, the Foodmobile will visit southern Champaign County, followed by a visit to northern Champaign County on Friday, May 9.
As part of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, Cunningham Children’s Home is shining a spotlight on the exceptional volunteers who have become an integral part of their mission. These dedicated individuals play a crucial role in helping the organization provide vital services to children in need.
“Road workers are out there repairing and maintaining the highways we drive every day to make them safer for us,” said ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. “Be a decent human being and respect them and the work they do by slowing down and giving them room so everyone can go home safely.”
The Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF) has announced its upcoming “Foodmobile” food distribution events for Champaign County in May 2025. On Tuesday, May 6, the Foodmobile will visit southern Champaign County, followed by a visit to northern Champaign County on Friday, May 9.
The ramp in Champaign is temporarily closed due to an oversize load that slid off the roadway onto the shoulder. A recovery is currently in progress. The closure is predicted to last less than two hours.
Park Avenue will be closed between Randolph Street and the entrance to Hickory Point Bank. The closure will be from Wednesday, April 23 through Saturday, April 26. This will be done in order to facilitate Ebertfest 2025 at the Virginia Theater. Numerous temporary street closures will also occur in order to facilitate Illinois Race Weekend activities. The closures will begin Thursday, April 24 through Saturday, April 26.
Alcohol and drug impairment are estimated to be a factor in more than 47% of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in Illinois. There is one alcohol-related traffic fatality every 39 minutes in the United States. The ACE program allows officers to work even harder at removing dangerous DUI offenders from the road. This project is funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation.
The kicks will take place toward the south goal post on the field at Memorial Stadium. Check-in for students will be in the northwest tunnel of Memorial Stadium beginning at 3:30 p.m. Students are required to fill out the RSVP here and be a 2025 season ticket holder to participate. University of Illinois i-cards will be required for check-in.