Community
10 months ago
A Mardi Gras-themed Prom Benefit for Hunger Relief in Champaign coming in March

The 16th annual Prom Benefit for Hunger Relief is scheduled for Saturday, March 1 at the I Hotel in Champaign.

Community
10 months ago
Rotary Club relaunches Vocational Service Awards and announces 2025 honorees

The awards will be presented during the Rotary Club of Champaign’s annual Comedy Night fundraiser on January 16, 2025, at Jupiter’s at the Crossing with performances by the Chicago Community All-Stars.

Community
10 months ago
Champaign Police Deputy Chief Geoff Coon announces retirement

Champaign Police Deputy Chief Geoff Coon has recently announced his retirement.

College
10 months ago
Illinois Athletics and Feeding Our Kids hosting game day food drives

According to data from Feeding America, Champaign County suffers from 10.5% overall food insecurity and a 12.2% food insecurity rate for children with over 27,000 overall residents in Champaign County living in food insecurity.

Community
10 months ago
Experience Champaign-Urbana launches new mocktail experience pass

This marks the third experience pass from Experience Champaign-Urbana, and features over 20 bars and restaurants with a curated mocktail menu.

Community
10 months ago
Illinois iLottery player wins over $2 million before New Year’s Eve

The third highest was won in March 2024 with the Illinois Super Jackpot. Fast Play is a quick and easy draw game that can be played at any time, with over 25 games offered at different price points and play styles.  Download the Illinois Lottery app to keep up to date with the current jackpots.

Business
10 months ago
City of Urbana announces $1 million grant funding to homelessness

Public and private non-profit organizations are able to apply. The Housing and Homeless Innovations Round II is funded by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, the American Rescue Plan Act, and the City of Urbana general funds.

Community
10 months ago
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services participating in TMaH Model

The initiative aims to reduce disparities in access and promote equitable care in alignment with the Pritzker Administration. Through this model, the Illinois Medicaid program will receive technical assistance and more resources to address gaps in maternal health care.

Community
10 months ago
The DCFS collaborates with other organizations to raise awareness of human trafficking

To report suspected human trafficking, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at humantraffickinghotline.org, 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733.

Community
10 months ago
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets for the winter

Interested individuals should visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS.  

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