The passport highlights the distance of each trail, where to access, accessibility information, and more. Users who hike at least 20 trails across the area will earn a new t-shirt design, created by local artist, David Michael Moore. The shirt highlights notable icons in area parks from the Sun Singer at Allerton Park & Retreat Center to the Natural Playscape at Homer Lake and sculpture garden at Meadowbrook Park.
One lucky Illinois Lottery player is celebrating a life-changing win after hitting the $850,000 Lucky Day Lotto jackpot during the May 12 midday drawing. The winning ticket was purchased online and matched all five numbers: 6-11-23-28-30.
A tragic traffic accident in Danville claimed the life of a 51-year-old man on the afternoon of May 12, when he was struck by a semi-trailer in the 700 block of East Main Street.
Whether you’re a seasoned home canner or just curious about turning fresh produce into jams and pickles, the University of Illinois Extension invites you to “Preserve at Home,” a hands-on workshop series offered this June in DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt counties.
Illinois motorists and businesses are preparing for higher costs at the pump as new fuel tax increases take effect on July 1, driven by inflation and local tax expansions. Nate Harris, CEO of the Illinois Fuel and Retail Association, voiced concerns this week about the cumulative impact on residents and the broader economy.
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.
This marks the 22nd Anniversary of the Dunkin’ partnership with the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois. Nearly $10 million has been raised over the years in Illinois. The event is scheduled for Friday, May 16 from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Law enforcement will be at Dunkin’ locations to rally the communities in support of their local Special Olympics athletes.
All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Illinois.
An 86-year-old Mattoon woman critically injured in a crash at her nursing home has died, according to the Champaign County Coroner.
This is the second largest Cash Castle jackpot won so far, right after a $1.4 million jackpot was won in April, and a $462,000 jackpot was won in March. The game is a $30 progressive FastPlay game where thee jackpot begins at $100,000, the highest starting jackpot of any Illinois Lottery FastPlay game, and grows with each ticket sold until the jackpot is won. Since the Cash Castle’s start on February 27, more than Lottery FastPlay game, with prizes totalling to $24.4 million.
The Vermilion County Coroner has identified the two individuals who died in an apparent murder-suicide in Danville on Friday, May 9.