URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – For the second consecutive year, Cunningham Children’s Home is […]
Thursday evening, the procession took a route past the site of the accident that claimed Ross’s life and ended at his final resting place. Ross Booker, just 20 years old, was hit and killed on March 5, 2022, while clearing debris from a previous crash at Windsor Avenue and Neil Street in Champaign. He was working as a tow truck driver for Tatman’s Towing at the time.
Over 14,000 winning tickets were purchased by Illinois Lottery players for the Wednesday, March 5 Powerball drawing, netting players over $246,000 in prizes. The Casey’s in Clinton will also receive $1,500 as a one percent bonus for selling the winning ticket. This isn’t the Casey’s first winning ticket. In March 2023, someone purchased a $450,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket at the Casey’s in Clinton.
This honor is held by less than 300 schools in the country. The revalidation takes place on Wednesday, March 6 at 1:30 p.m. at Jefferson Middle School. National AVID Demonstration Schools demonstrate an ongoing pursuit of excellence, both in the AVID Elective and AVID Schoolwide. This includes using WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading) as the instructional framework. Jefferson students believe that “Words have power so use them wisely.”
This investigation is open and ongoing. ISP is currently processing evidence and conducting interviews. ISP will continue to submit evidence and facts for review to the McLean County State’s Attorney’s Office. No additional information is available at this time.
The Public Works Department will soon be installing three “No Parking in Cul-De-Sac” signs at the end of Holts Drive, off Phillips Drive, to address ongoing issues with MTD Paratransit Vehicle access. The MTD vehicle, which typically turns around in the cul-de-sac, has faced difficulties doing so due to parked vehicles.
It will be located at UCSD’s Southwest Plant near the Station A Preliminary Treatment Building. UCSD, along with its partners, will serve improvements that will allow the plant to source more than 70% of its power from renewable sources reducing energy costs and protecting the environment. For any questions, please contact Brad Bennett at bbennett@u-csd.com or 217-367-3409.
Join the community at Krannert Art Museum for SPEAK Café, a vibrant open-mic performance space that celebrates Song, Poetry, Art, and Knowledge. Curated by local artist Shaya Robinson, this event invites all to share their creative expressions in a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere.
The City of Champaign is calling on residents, businesses, and community members to contribute their ideas and visions for the future of Downtown Champaign. This input will play a key role in updating the 2006 Downtown Plan, which will guide the development and growth of the area for years to come.
The tournament will be hosted on March 13 to 15 and will feature the best teams across Illinois. Additionally, the IHSA Wheelchair Basketball Tournament will be held from March 14 to 15 at the Activities & Recreation Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The event will be open to everyone and information about tickets, lodging, and some other fun things around tournament weekend can be found on the Legends Play Here website.