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Community
1 year ago
Dr. Fred Burke of OSF HealthCare shares top tips for preventing pneumonia

Left untreated, pneumonia can lead to sepsis or respiratory failure, leading to hospitalization, oxygen therapy, or even life support. Pneumonia can spread through respiratory droplets or contiminated surfaces. Washing your hands or sneezing into your elbow are essential to stop the spread. The pneumococcal vaccine is also an important tool that is recommended for people at higher risk—such as smokers, individuals with chronic illnesses like COPD, or those with weakened immune systems.

Community
1 year ago
Danville school district opens laundry room for families in need

The Danville School District has launched a new initiative to support families experiencing hardships, including homelessness. A brand-new laundry room, located inside Mark Denman Elementary School, is now available for families in need, offering free access to washing and drying facilities to help students attend school with clean clothes.

Education
1 year ago
University of Illinois Soybean Innovation Lab to shut down after over a decade of research

The lab, which worked to expand soybean cultivation for both African and U.S. economic benefit, was funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which has been undergoing restructuring as part of a larger federal initiative.

Community
1 year ago
Urbana Board of Education appoints Katrina Williams as Assistant Principal

Willliams currently serves as Director of Student Achievement for Young Audiences Charter Schools in the Greater New Orleans area. She has over 20 years of experience in instructional leadership, curriculum development, instructional design and professional learning facilitation.

Education
1 year ago
Champaign Unit 4 to host community discussion on strategic plan

Champaign Unit 4 Schools will host an important community discussion on the District’s Strategic Plan. Families and community members are invited to attend this event to hear directly from staff about the current state and future direction of the plan.

Education
1 year ago
Illinois Schools struggle with prolonged teacher shortage, turn to retirees and outsourcing for solutions

SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) – Illinois schools are grappling with a persistent and critical […]

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Community
1 year ago
Danville Police Department hosting Citizens Police Academy

Each participant will have the opportunity to ride along with an on-duty officer and a tour of the Vermillion County Jail. For more information, contact jlong@danvillepd.org or call 217-431-2250.

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Agriculture
1 year ago
University of Illinois Extension hosts Compost Ambassador program

The course fee is $40, and registration is required. Participants can register at go.illinois.edu/CompostLeader. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Alex Landberg at landberg@illinois.edu.

College
1 year ago
University of Illinois launches free test prep program to unlock career opportunities for students

Beginning this week, University of Illinois students are gaining access to free, comprehensive test prep courses to help them better prepare for graduate admissions and licensing exams, unlocking equitable pathways to in-demand career fields like nursing, teaching, cybersecurity, and more.

Education
1 year ago
Suzet McKinney appointed to University of Illinois Board of Trustees

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Governor JB Pritzker has appointed Suzet McKinney, a nationally […]

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