Agriculture
9 months ago
City of Urbana’s Market announces its 2025 season

The Market will also be offering weekly email updates entitled Market Mail. They inform subscribers what to expect at the Market each week and is available at www.urbanamarket.org. Vendors will accept cash and many accept card and electronic payment. Customers wishing to use SNAP benefits must bring their LINK card to the information tent in the north row of the Market.

Community
9 months ago
University of Illinois Extension is hosting Extension Day

This includes 4-H, Family Life, Nutrition and Wellness, Finance, SNAP-Ed, Integrated Health Disparities, Master Gardeners, and Master Naturalists. Community partners including Champaign Park District, the Housing Authority of Champaign County, Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, Champaign County Regional Planning Commission, OSF Healthcare, and the Trauma and Resilience Initiative will be onsite.

Community
9 months ago
Champaign Fire Department hosting the Smoke Alarm Blitz

The Smoke Alarm Blitz begins on Saturday, May 3 at 8:00 a.m. includes approximately 100 homes within the boundaries of Prospect Avenue to the west, Harris Avenue to the east, Bradley Avenue to the north, and the railroad to the south. Firefighters and staff from the Champaign Fire Department, Neighborhood Services Department and Equity and Engagement Department, along with volunteers from the Christian Sheehan Smoke Alarm Blitz and the American Red Cross will be collaborating to check and install smoke alarms.

Elections
9 months ago
R. Cary Capparelli announces bid for U.S. Senate as Republican candidate from Illinois

International businessman and university instructor R. Cary Capparelli announced Monday morning that he will seek the Republican nomination for the United States Senate from Illinois in the upcoming election.

News
9 months ago
Andrej Stojakovic commits to Illinois, bolstering Illini’s international-focused roster

Illinois basketball secured a major addition Monday morning as Andrej Stojakovic officially committed to the Illini. The announcement came just 30 minutes after his decision. 

Community
9 months ago
Special screening of “SATURDAY October 7th” documentary to spotlight survivor testimonies at UIUC

The Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation, in collaboration with local Jewish organizations and academic partners, will host a special screening of the powerful documentary SATURDAY October 7th on May 6, at 5:00 p.m. The event will take place at the University of Illinois Psychology Building, Room 23, located at 603 E Daniel Street.

News
9 months ago
New probationary police officers to be sworn in at DPD ceremony

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is excited to announce the selection of new probationary police officers for the Detroit Police Department (DPD). These individuals will be sworn in on Wednesday, April 30, at 9 a.m., during a special ceremony at City Hall Council Chambers.

College
9 months ago
Soybean Innovation Lab saved by generous donation, ensuring continued progress

In February, the USAID-funded Feed the Future Soybean Innovation Lab (SIL) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign was abruptly told to cease operations, threatening 12 years of progress in creating a global soybean value chain that supports regions like Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Australia. Faced with the impending shutdown, SIL director Pete Goldsmith scrambled to secure funding, temporarily keeping the lab operational until April 15, its scheduled closure date.

Hayley Siefert
9 months ago
Siefert Team and Taylor Construction weigh in on rising demand, low inventory, and buying vs. building

The Central Illinois real estate market continues to surge as the summer season approaches. With high demand and limited inventory across Champaign, Vermilion, Springfield, and Chatham, both buyers and sellers are facing a fast-paced housing environment.

Community
9 months ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Sunny and cloudy

Stressed? Join the Test Anxiety Program at the University of Illinois. These workshops are free for students, but space is limited, register in advance by completing a brief form for the date you want to register. Want to learn more about tech? Join the Tech Workshops at the Champaign Public Library. Learn about many aspects of technology in the Getting Started with Tech workshop series.