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.
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.
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.
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.
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.