Community
7 months ago
ISP announces results of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols

These OREPs provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives by making sure all vehicle occupants were buckled up.

Community
7 months ago
University of Illinois Extension hosts Seed and House Plant Expo

“Everyone who attends will receive free seeds and garden giveaways,” says Horticulture Program Coordinator Beth Miglin. “We also encourage gardeners to share seeds or cuttings with others.”

Community
7 months ago
American Red Cross urges donors to donate blood after thousands of canceled appointments

With your help, Red Cross has the opportunity to save patient lives and give blood and platelets to those in need. To book a time to give blood or platelets, use the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). As a thank you, individuals who give blood January 27 to February 28 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Flurry for details.

Community
7 months ago
“Healthy Champaign County” to host 3rd annual Feeding Champaign County Food Summit

On February 26th, Healthy Champaign County will host the 3rd Annual Feeding Champaign County Food Summit at the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center in Champaign.

Business
7 months ago
City of Urbana announces community services grant program

Applications for Program Year 2026  opened on Monday, February 3, 2025 and the deadline is on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Applications can be submitted here and more information can be found at urbanail.gov.

College
7 months ago
Parkland College opens up registration for children’s summer camps

More information on sumemr camps are available at parkland.edu/ceRegister. For more information about CFK or DiscoverU summer camps, contact Community Education at communityeducation@parkland.edu or by phone at 217/351-2235.

Community
7 months ago
Inaugural FusionFest takes place at the Krannert Center

The event featured an evening with people from all backgrounds celebrating rich and diverse traditions. It was a celebration of Asian cultures with over 18 unique performances from local children’s groups to internationally renowned performers and everything in between.

Business
7 months ago
Champaign Unit 4 School District hosts Career & Technical Education Education Career Fair

The fair covers topis from Industrial Technology to family consumer science, business to skilled trades. Students will discover their passions and develop successful postsecondary plans. The public and the media are invited to attend. The fair is located at Champaign Central High School at Combs Gym.

Community
7 months ago
Illinois pitching coach Mark Allen passes away

He is survived by his wife, Angela, and daughters, Skylar and Avery. Allen totaled over 25 seasons coaching and scouting in professional baseball. He spent five seasons serving as Illinois’ pitching coach from 2020 to 2024.

Community
7 months ago
University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners present fruit tree pruning workshop

This will be an outdoor workshop which means participants should dress for the weather and bring gloves and pruning tools if available. Registration is open until one day before the event at go.illinois.edu/FruitTree.

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