April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a national initiative established in 1987 by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) to raise awareness about the dangers of alcohol misuse and to reduce the stigma surrounding addiction.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has reversed course on a proposed plan to eliminate phone-based applications for Social Security benefits—thanks in large part to pressure from AARP and tens of thousands of Illinois residents.
Sump pumps are essential for protecting homes from water damage, particularly in basements and crawl spaces prone to flooding. They work by automatically removing excess groundwater that collects in a sump basin, typically during heavy rain or snowmelt, and redirecting it safely away from the home’s foundation. This helps prevent structural issues, mold growth, and costly water damage. For homes in areas with high water tables or frequent storms, a sump pump provides critical protection and peace of mind.
The City of Champaign will launch Community Development Week with a Kickoff Celebration on Monday, April 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place in the parking lot of the Neighborhood Services Department, located at 205 W Park Ave.
As an “Average Joe” sports fan, I will not be performing a deep dive research effort into past NBA Play-In Tournament participants and results, but I’ll guess that the Bulls and Pacers have not been a part of prior play-in tournaments.
An abandoned home on County Road 1900 E was destroyed in a fire Friday night after a brush fire got out of control, according to the Rantoul Fire Department.
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced Thursday that nonfarm payrolls in the state reached a new record high in March, with 6,172,300 jobs — an increase of 14,800 (+0.2%) from the previous month. This surpasses the state’s prior record set in December 2024.
The kicks will take place toward the south goal post on the field at Memorial Stadium. Check-in for students will be in the northwest tunnel of Memorial Stadium beginning at 3:30 p.m. Students are required to fill out the RSVP here and be a 2025 season ticket holder to participate. University of Illinois i-cards will be required for check-in.
Illinois wheat producers have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a voluntary wheat check-off program aimed at boosting research, market development, and production. The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced Thursday that the referendum passed by a margin of 207 to 69.
The Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend, Champaign-Urbana’s biggest annual event, is fast approaching—set for April 24 through 26. But with just days to go, organizers say they still need about 100 volunteers to help make the weekend a success.