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Business
11 months ago
Spring maintenance: Why you should check your sump pump now

As the weather warms and spring showers begin, local experts are urging homeowners to check their sump pumps to ensure they’re working properly. With potential heavy rainfall ahead, a functional sump pump is crucial to preventing water damage and flooding in basements.

Economy
Business
11 months ago
Illinois finishes 46th overall in economic outlook

Illinois has been consistently in the bottom 10 for all 18 editions of the report. Illinois now suffers the nation’s third-lowest job growth. Utah claimed the top spot in ecnonomic outlook with 18 consecutive years. Louisiana made the biggest move from 31st to 18th overall

Business
11 months ago
Common Ground Food Co-op now accepting WIC benefits, expanding healthy food access in C-U

Common Ground Food Co-op is proud to announce that it is now an Authorized WIC Vendor, making it easier for families in the Champaign-Urbana area to access healthy, pre-approved foods under the Illinois Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program.

Education
11 months ago
Champaign School Board meeting canceled after lack of quorum

The Champaign School Board was forced to cancel its regularly scheduled Monday night meeting after three members—Mark Holm, Betsy Holder, and Amy Armstrong—announced they would be absent, leaving the board without a quorum.

IL State News
11 months ago
IL OSHA releases sample guideline to boost firefighter safety and operational efficiency

The Illinois Department of Labor’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (IL OSHA), in partnership with several key fire service organizations, has introduced a new sample standard operating guideline (SOG) aimed at improving safety and effectiveness during structure fire operations.

News
11 months ago
Champaign woman killed in I-57 crash near Thomasboro identified

The fatal crash occurred on the northbound side of I-57 near mile marker 243, just outside Thomasboro.

Community
11 months ago
Christian Sheehan Foundation secures $50K grant to expand life-saving smoke alarm efforts

A local foundation dedicated to fire safety is set to expand its mission thanks to a major state grant. The Christian Sheehan Smoke Alarm Foundation, named after a Champaign man who tragically died in a 2016 house fire, has been awarded up to $50,000 to continue providing free smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to the community.

Suspect arrested from early morning Urbana shooting.
News
11 months ago
One dead in two-vehicle crash on I-74 in Piatt County

The two-vehicle collision occurred near milepost 167 on the westbound side of I-74, close to Mansfield. Emergency personnel responded to the scene where one individual was pronounced dead. The identity of the deceased has not been released pending notification of next of kin.

Community
11 months ago
City of Urbana recognizes Urbana High School students for community service

The Mayoral Recognition Program is open to any UHS student who completes at least 30 hours of volunteer service during the academic year. Eligible students will receive a Certificate of Service from Mayor Marlin, Superintendent Dr. Ivory-Tatum, and UHS Principal Jesse Guzman.

Community
11 months ago
University of Illinois Extension celebrates 4-H volunteers during National Volunteer Week

 “Whether they are facilitating club meetings, judging visual arts at the 4-H show, or assisting with beef weigh-in, our volunteers serve as a positive adult role model for our youth throughout their 4-H journey and beyond,” says Jones.