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Education
1 year ago
Volunteers needed to support students in iRead program

The iRead program is making a significant impact on students’ reading skills, and volunteers are needed to help continue this success in the spring of 2025.

Community
1 year ago
Cunningham Children’s Home celebrate’s Alisha’s story of resilience and determination

“When I started showing interest in transitioning to public school, they advocated next to me, not for me,” Alisha explained. “I know my staff won’t always be there for me, so learning to speak up for myself was a good confidence builder.”

Education
1 year ago
Champaign Police Department hosts free steering wheel lock program

People eligible are owners of Kia vehicles manufactured from 2011 to 2021 and Hyundai vehicles manufactured between 2013 and 2021 regardless of their residence. To claim their free steering wheel lock, owners must visit the CPD Front Desk and provide proof of ownership.

Business
1 year ago
Jobs up in 7 of 14 Illinois metro areas in November

“As job growth reaches across the state, we remain committed to investing in the necessary tools and resources for the state’s strong economic landscape,” said Deputy Governor Andy Manar. “IDES continues to assist in matching jobseekers with employers to ensure both are finding the right fit for their needs.”

Community
1 year ago
New Illinois law changes reproductive rights policies

The law encompasses a broad range of reproductive health decisions, including assisted reproductive technologies, prenatal, intranatal, and postnatal care, abortion, birth control, fertility or sterilization care, and miscarriage management care.

Education
1 year ago
Sam Banks resigns from Unit 4 School Board after six months

am Banks has resigned from his position on the Unit 4 School Board, ending his six-month tenure. Banks, appointed in June after the resignations of Jamar Brown and Mark Thies, informed the board of his decision in a letter Sunday night.

Education
1 year ago
Monticello community mourns tragic loss of high school student Andrew B. Beals

The Piatt County community is grieving the sudden loss of 16-year-old Andrew B. Beals, a Monticello High School student, who passed away Monday morning after his car veered off the road near North Old Route 47 and 1900 North Road.

Community
1 year ago
Champaign school administrator brings lessons from the Ron Clark Academy back to Kenwood Elementary

This transformative program allowed Ms. Megg to observe live classroom sessions, attend staff development workshops, and interact with RCA’s faculty, including co-founders Ron Clark and Kim Bearden.

College
1 year ago
Parkland College’s Support for Workforce Training program thrives due to workforce grant

Parkland College’s Support for Workforce Training (SWFT) program continues to thrive thanks the annual $1.2 million Illinois Workforce Equity Initiative grant that supports it.

College
1 year ago
Parkland College hosts its first Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence

“I am grateful to be a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence at Parkland College, which has deepened my empathy for international students and enhanced my appreciation for the value of diversity,” said Dr. Mane.

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