Students will also receive personalized support throughout the job application process. Graduates will receive financial support as they transition into the workforce. Telecommunicator positions offer life-supporting wages and do not require a college degree. Classes will run for approximately three hours a day over two weeks. The training is open to community members across Parkland’s District 505 service area. Space is limited.
The officers then transported Sanford-Beasley to the Vermilion County Public Safety Building, booked on charges of being Wanted on a Warrant, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon, Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Obstructing/Resisting a Peace Officer.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) issued a standing order allowing people in Illinois to obtain the PrEP, the HIV preventative medication, directly from a pharmacist without requiring a doctor’s prescription. PrEP is one of the most effective means of preventing HIV infection. Studies show that it reduces the risk of infection through sexual transmission as much as 99 percent. The order was signed by signed by IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra and will make it easier to obtain either of the two oral medications used in the PrEP regimen.
Acts of hate are defined as those that target people based on their actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, immigration status, or national origin. Hate incidents are categorized into hate crimes, bias-motivated civil rights violations, and hateful, but legal expressions.
The Carroll Fire Department is opening its doors to the community for a special open house event on Guests can also enjoy guided firehouse tours, check out equipment displays, and learn more about fire safetySaturday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1811 Brownfield Road in Urbana.
As National Volunteer Week is celebrated across the country, the American Red Cross of Illinois is recognizing the thousands of volunteers whose compassion powers the organization’s humanitarian mission. With more than 90% of the Red Cross workforce made up of volunteers, their contributions are essential to delivering aid in times of crisis.
On Earth Day, the Champaign community came together for the March for Science, beginning at the Alma Mater at 3 p.m. and concluding at Lincoln Square Mall with the People’s Science Fair from 4-6 p.m. The family-friendly event highlighted local science initiatives and encouraged the public to engage in protecting and supporting science.
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Local educators and students are invited to participate in “Through […]
“An award-winning meteorologist and weather risk communicator, Andrew Pritchard is dedicated to helping our community make informed decisions in the face of changing weather patterns,” shares program moderator Joan Tousey. “His passion for weather safety and storytelling makes him a trusted voice in the field, and the topic could not be more timely.”
The Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF) has announced its upcoming “Foodmobile” food distribution events for Champaign County in May 2025. On Tuesday, May 6, the Foodmobile will visit southern Champaign County, followed by a visit to northern Champaign County on Friday, May 9.