Community
12 months ago
Average Joe: Welp. Football’s over. What are we most excited for next?

 The 2024 NFL and Collegiate football seasons are officially over. The Philadelphia Eagles and Ohio State are your respective champions after two compelling regular seasons and playoffs. The completion of the first season leading to the College Football Playoff National Championship and the denial of a first ever Super Bowl three peat leave us looking forward to our next sporting event buzz.

Business
12 months ago
Illinois Department of Public Health announces inclusion of community health workers grant

The initial grant awards up to $25,00 to an organization to develop a plan to promote and advance the CHW workforce in the state. Upon development, the grantee will be eligible for non-competitive annual “continuation grants” to implement the plan for up to three years with a maximum award of approximately $2 million.

Community
12 months ago
ISP announces results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement

These ACE patrols allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to violations associated with impaired driving and illegal transportation or consumption of alcohol or drugs. Results are down below:

Community
12 months ago
ISP announces results of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols

These OREPs provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives by making sure all vehicle occupants were buckled up.

Community
12 months ago
University of Illinois Extension hosts Seed and House Plant Expo

“Everyone who attends will receive free seeds and garden giveaways,” says Horticulture Program Coordinator Beth Miglin. “We also encourage gardeners to share seeds or cuttings with others.”

Community
12 months ago
American Red Cross urges donors to donate blood after thousands of canceled appointments

With your help, Red Cross has the opportunity to save patient lives and give blood and platelets to those in need. To book a time to give blood or platelets, use the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). As a thank you, individuals who give blood January 27 to February 28 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Flurry for details.

Community
12 months ago
“Healthy Champaign County” to host 3rd annual Feeding Champaign County Food Summit

On February 26th, Healthy Champaign County will host the 3rd Annual Feeding Champaign County Food Summit at the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center in Champaign.

Business
12 months ago
City of Urbana announces community services grant program

Applications for Program Year 2026  opened on Monday, February 3, 2025 and the deadline is on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Applications can be submitted here and more information can be found at urbanail.gov.

College
12 months ago
Parkland College opens up registration for children’s summer camps

More information on sumemr camps are available at parkland.edu/ceRegister. For more information about CFK or DiscoverU summer camps, contact Community Education at communityeducation@parkland.edu or by phone at 217/351-2235.

Community
12 months ago
Inaugural FusionFest takes place at the Krannert Center

The event featured an evening with people from all backgrounds celebrating rich and diverse traditions. It was a celebration of Asian cultures with over 18 unique performances from local children’s groups to internationally renowned performers and everything in between.

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