The Urbana Park District’s (UPD) new Health and Wellness Center is nearing its grand opening, with the facility set to fully open to the public in January 2025.
The investigation into McElwee started on Friday, November 29 when he began talking to a police officer online who was posing as a teenager. McElwee then arranged to meet with the teeenager in person in Paxton.
In 2023, 20,00 toys were donated to the children of Champaign County and the total number of gifts in 2024 will be known following the event. This event is made possible thanks to over 200 volunteers assisting the families in registering gifts, transporting toys, and settings up the toy shop.
The State of Illinois recently announced the minimum wage increase from the initial $14 per hour to $15. The minimum wage for tipped workers will increase to $9 per hour and workers under 18 working fewer than 650 hours per year will be increased to $13 per hour.
Champaign County Crime Stoppers is requesting the public’s assistance regarding a burglary that was reported recently.
Out of these over 25,000 applicants, Johnson managed to be one of 7,288 finalists considered for the QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship.
For information on reporting sexual misconduct, accessing resources on and off campus, supporting survivors, getting involved in sexual misconduct prevention, and information on the Title IX office, visit wecare.illinois.edu.
Westbound lanes of Interstate 74 were closed for nearly seven hours on Friday following a two-vehicle crash near Mahomet. The accident, which occurred at approximately 4:14 p.m., caused significant traffic disruptions as emergency crews worked to clear the scene.
Throughout the entirety of 2024, there have been seven Illinois Lottery winners with prizes of $1 million or more. Mega Millions plays every Tuesday and Friday night and tickets are $2 each. Players can add $1 to multiply non-jackpot prizes.
Dial-A-Carol is one of the longest running traditions in University Housing and has been hosted by Snyder Hall since 1960. For one week a year, a group of student volunteers set aside their finals week study time to sing holiday songs to anyone who calls the phone line.