Business
7 months ago
Illinois Department of Agriculture suspends sales due to avian flu

The suspension, effective Tuesday, February 11 prohibits the exhibition and sale at swap meets, exhibitions, flea markets, and auction markets. This move is intended to prevent the spread of the disease which has been detected in flocks in Illinois.

Community
7 months ago
Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend expands CPR training

The training is free of charge and open to everyone but interested individuals must register in advance here. The event was kickstarted by 45-year-old Christie Clinic surgeon Rafael Ruggieri who suffered a cardiac arrest and was saved by his son, Isaac, who provided high-quality CPR. 

Community
7 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.”

Education
7 months ago
Urbana School District launches strategic planning 2025, seeks community input

Urbana School District #116 is embarking on a new phase of planning for the future with its Strategic Planning 2025 initiative.

College
7 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.

Business
7 months ago
Champaign Unit 4 School District hosts Career & Technical Education Education Career Fair

The fair covers topis from Industrial Technology to family consumer science, business to skilled trades. Students will discover their passions and develop successful postsecondary plans. The public and the media are invited to attend. The fair is located at Champaign Central High School at Combs Gym.

Community
7 months ago
University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners present fruit tree pruning workshop

This will be an outdoor workshop which means participants should dress for the weather and bring gloves and pruning tools if available. Registration is open until one day before the event at go.illinois.edu/FruitTree.

Community
7 months ago
Urbana High School senior awarded Cameron Impact Scholarship

“The job of being a teacher is just mentally straining, like psychologically, it’s just so much that goes on,” said Turner. “But now that I’ve had these experiences, there is no way that I can ignore the calling that God has given me to enter education.” 

College
7 months ago
UIUC study links traffic issues with unhealthy eating

The study, “Slow traffic, fast food: The effects of time lost on food store choice,” is published in the Journal of Urban Economics [DOI: 10.1016/j.jue.2025.103737]. Authors include Panka Bencsik of Vanderbilt University, Lester Lusher of the University of Pittsburgh and IZA, and Becca Taylor.

Community
7 months ago
Cunningham’s Children’s Home celebrates the success of Julien

Julien, a student who mentored younger students at Cunningham’s Gerber School, transitioned to Urbana High School. With uncertainty, he started with a single photography class. There were challenges and he would occasionally refute going to class, but he always went.

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