Girl Scouts of Central Illinois (GSCI) is preparing to welcome hundreds of girls to its annual summer camp program, set to begin June 8 and run through August 1. With more than 60 sessions across three central Illinois locations—Camp Kiwanis in Mahomet, Camp Tapawingo in Metamora, and Camp Widjiwagan in Springfield—the camp offers a wide range of experiences, from canoeing and archery to horseback riding and high ropes courses.
The City Council meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 3 has been officially cancelled, according to a notice released by the City of Champaign. In its place, a Special Regular Meeting and Post Council Study Session has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m.
The tour takes place on Friday, June 13, to celebrate Juneteenth. The tour gives participants an opportunity to explore significant African American landmarks in the region, with stories, landmarks, and contributions in the community. The ECU is partnering with The Family Room, a non-profit organization serving families with foster children or children in transition to provide care packs, clean clothes, and other necessities.
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Friday Night Live is a free free street-side performance series featuring multiple bands every week. It will be held every Friday from 6:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m. starting May 30 through August 22. Performances will be held at the intersections of Main & Fremont, Neil & Park, One Main Plaza, and Market & Taylor in Downtown Champaign. Friday Night Live includes a mix of rock, folk, bluegrass, jazz, R&B, funk, hip-hop, country, indie, and blues.
Pride Month 2025 is alive and thriving in the Champaign-Urbana area, offering a vibrant array of events that honor the LGBTQ+ community’s resilience, creativity, and love. From concerts to crafts and community gatherings, the month is packed with opportunities to show support and celebrate.
The Growing Community program, hosted by the DeWitt and Piatt Master Gardeners, presents Beneficial Insects: Garden Warriors from noon to 1:00 p.m. on June 17 at the Piatt County Extension office in Monticello. Participants will learn how to identify beneficial insects and learn how they manage the pest populations in the garden.
“We are honored to welcome our colleagues from across Illinois to Danville,” said Rickey Williams, Mayor of Danville. “This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase our city’s progress and hospitality, and to highlight the role tourism plays in strengthening local economies.”
Officers conducted an investigation on Saturday, May 24, at around 4:30 p.m. regarding information involving subjects with firearms. Their lead directed them to an apartment in the 1600 block of Edgewood in “The Grove” apartment complex. The officers made contact with several subjects in the apartment, which led to further investigation. With help from the Vermilion County State’s Attorney’s Office, Danville Officers obtained a Vermilion County search warrant for the same apartment.
Urbana School District 116 will be offering free breakfast and lunch to children 18 and under this summer through the federally funded Summer Meal Program. The initiative, running from June through mid-July 2025, ensures that all children in the area—regardless of income or school enrollment—have access to nutritious meals during the summer break.