Tracy Williams, Urbana’s First Lady, has devoted her life to serving her community, uplifting young people, and supporting her husband, Mayor DeShawn Williams, as he steps into his leadership role. A proud product of Urbana, Tracy’s journey from local schools to becoming the First Lady is rooted in her deep faith, family values, and a fierce dedication to making life better for those around her.
The proposed improvements would be to U.S. 45 intersections at Flatville Road in Thomasboro and Leverett Road in Champaign County. This event is open to the public and will be held at the Thomasboro Fire Department at 101 N. Church Street on Monday, April 7 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
He was then booked and arrested for Obstructing justice and being wanted on an out-of-state warrant. Washington currently resides in custody at the Vermilion County Public Safety Building. The information was not originally released due to ongoing communication with the County and State issuing the warrant.
Stan Ikenberry, the longest-serving leader of the University of Illinois System, passed away Tuesday morning at the age of 90 at his home in Boca Grande, Florida, surrounded by family.
The renovations on the Scott M. Bennett Administrative Center, formerly known as County Plaza, are nearing completion, and county offices are preparing to relocate into the newly renovated facility. The County purchased the building in 2022 and began renovations in 2023.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested two individuals at the Champaign County Courthouse this morning, after arriving with local FBI officers. The authorities were reportedly searching for Fernando Lorenzo-Raymundo, who was scheduled for a preliminary hearing on charges related to a fatal accident.
An awards ceremony on April 17 with recognize students with remarkable distinction with merit awards, purchase awards, monetary award certificates, and scholarship recipients. The reception is scheduled on April 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Giertz Gallery. The exhibit is open until Saturday, May 10. The Spring gallery hours are Monday through Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and Saturday, noon to 2:00 p.m.
“Small changes add up to get blood cholesterol and blood pressure numbers in a healthy range,” says Nutrition and Wellness Educator Caitlin Mellendorf. “The class will raise your knowledge and skills to make more informed heart-healthy food choices.”
The Boneyard Arts Festival, an annual celebration of local creativity, will take place across Champaign County from April 4-6. This unique, countywide event will feature the work of hundreds of local artists in both traditional venues like galleries and museums, and non-traditional spots like bars, libraries, and retail stores.
Roger Ebert’s Film Festival, or Ebertfest, has revealed the final three films for this year’s lineup, set for April 23-26 at the Virginia Theatre in downtown Champaign. The films are Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis, Walter Salles’ I’m Still Here, and Lotte Reiniger’s The Adventures of Prince Achmed.