University of Illinois Extension, in partnership with the Rantoul Public Library is offering a free workshop on Thursday, May 30, at 1:00 p.m. The workshop is led by University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Rachel Mannen. The library is located at 106 W. Flessner Ave., Rantoul, IL. This workshop will introduce participants to making bread from scratch. This includes mixing, kneading, shaping and baking.
Young leaders from DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt counties are making headlines this awards season as they earn statewide recognition for their exceptional achievements in 4-H programs across Illinois.
This weekend, the University of Illinois honored the academic achievements of its Fighting Illini student-athletes, as 95 current and former athletes participated in May commencement ceremonies at Memorial Stadium.
The Champaign Unit 4 School District has officially named two new principals — both internal candidates long recommended by district leadership.
The findings come from Map the Meal Gap, Feeding America’s annual study tracking hunger at the local level. Map the Meal Gap is currently in its 15th year and provides county-by-county insights into food insecurity and food costs. The report builds on USDA data showing over 47 million Americans including 14 million children have experienced food insecurity in 2023—the highest in over a decade.
“The Evans Center is more than a tribute to Jim Evans’ legacy — it’s a bold commitment to the future of global agricultural communications,” said Anna Ball, associate dean for academic programs. “Through this center, we’re empowering students and professionals to connect cultures, elevate science, and drive progress in food and agriculture around the world.”
At Monday night’s meeting, the Champaign Unit 4 School Board encountered a wave of public concern following its decision to begin the search for a new superintendent and a permanent principal for Booker T. Washington (BTW) Elementary.
“Lyme disease is a serious bacterial infection transmitted through the bite of infected ticks,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. “Lyme Disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the United States affecting more than 500,000 people nationally each year. As the summer approaches, I encourage our residents to learn to ‘Fight the Bite’ and protect yourself and your loved ones from tickborne illnesses. If you have been in wooded or high grassy areas and are experiencing symptoms – fever, fatigue, headache and a circular rash – see your health care provider immediately.”
Champaign Central High School has claimed the top spot at the 2025 National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Eastern National Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky. Over the weekend, Central’s 24-student team topped a field of 265 high school teams, with three individual archers placing in the top five of the competition.
After a month of delays due to lack of quorum, the Champaign School District seated its new board during a special meeting Friday night. The meeting, expected to be a procedural formality, quickly turned contentious as disputes over next week’s agenda and the superintendent’s future sparked heated exchanges between board members and the public.