Williams, a community college administrator and radio host from Danville, often interviewed Leslie Ingold, RN, a regional stroke navigator at OSF, for her show. In March 2024, that information turned out to be life-saving.
Grammy-nominated duo Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus will “redefine the possibilities of music by merging classical depth with hip-hop’s pulse.” The tour will capture where it all began for Black Violin, transformed and reimagined. The performance takes place on Wednesday, November 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Friday, May 2 at 10:00 a.m.
Illinois lawmakers say they are close to agreeing on a reform plan that would keep the CTA, Metra, and Pace operating separately, while giving more power to the RTA, which currently oversees regional transit finances. This plan, backed by organized labor and often referred to as the “labor plan,” is gaining traction and is seen as a realistic and politically feasible solution.
The sale takes place in the campus greenhouse from May 5 to May 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The sale includes hanging baskets, flowers, succulents, and more. Payment will be cash or check only and all proceeds go to Horticulture programming and the Food Donation Garden.
A girl who was injured in the fatal crash in Chatham earlier this week was released from the hospital on Thursday and received a warm, emotional welcome from her community. Mia, who had been hospitalized following the tragedy, arrived home to a crowd of supporters that included local law enforcement and emergency responders.
The festival is open to the local community, including science enthusiasts and curious minds. Participants can grab a drink and dive into the groundbreaking research at the Pint of Science Festival presented by researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The festival takes place from May 19 to 20. Each evening starts at 7:00 p.m. at the Cowboy Monkey and Gallery Art Bar, with more information below. UIUC researchers will bring their science to life in casual, engaging talks.
Mahomet Police Chief Michael Metzler has announced his retirement, effective September 30, 2025, capping a distinguished 46-year career in law enforcement, including the last 14 years as chief of the Mahomet Police Department.
Compass Casting and Bokeh Background Casting will host a Photo Open Call at Parkland College on May 3, seeking a wide range of talent for a packed summer slate. The call is open to all, regardless of acting experience, and participation is quick and easy.
The Urbana Park District Board of Commissioners has announced the hiring of Rachel Lenz, Executive Director of the Macomb Park District, as the new Executive Director of the Urbana Park District. Lenz will officially assume her new role on May 21, succeeding long-time director Tim Bartlett, who is retiring after a 33-year career with the district.
The celebration will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Workers took down the 28-year-old PrairiePlay on March 2024 to begin construction on the new, inclusive and accessible playground for the community. The playground opened in October of 2024. Urbana parks will be celebrating the first spring and summer of the new PrairiePlay.