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Community
1 year ago
Wienermobile returns to Champaign and around Central Illinois

The giant hot dog has made its way around Central Illinois before and is back for round two from Thursday, October 10 to Sunday, October 13.

Pet of the Week
1 year ago
PET OF THE WEEK: Say bonjour to Paris, the pitbull terrier mix

She’s a big kisser, so expect lots of love and affection from this girl! If you’re a fan of a dog who cares about you and loves you with all her heart, come down to the Champaign County Humane Society to pick her up!

Community
1 year ago
Champaign County African American Heritage Trail debuts new signs

The Champaign County African American Heritage Trail and the Experience Champaign-Urbana Foundation will debut three signs this week in Champaign and Savoy.

Community
1 year ago
Join Champaign Police for “Coffee at the Cops”

The Champaign Police Department invites the community to join them for coffee and conversation on Tuesday, October 8 from 8-11 a.m.

Community
1 year ago
Urbana Fire Department hosts UFD Family Day as part of Fire Prevention Week

The Urbana Fire Department (UFD) kicked off National Fire Prevention Week, October 6 – 12, with the Urbana Fire Community Risk Reduction Family Day.

Obituaries
1 year ago
Wesley Robert Pierson

In his retirement, Wes’ love for golf never faltered, and he spent many days playing on courses throughout Central Illinois. He spent his last days surrounded by family and friends who meant the world to him.

College
1 year ago
Parkland College expands its collision repair apprenticeship program

Parkland College has expanded its apprentice program to train and develop collision repair technicians.

Entertainment
1 year ago
One lucky Illinois lottery winner hits $1 million prize

An Illinois Lottery player has won $1 million with Powerball through the Illinois Lottery app.

College
1 year ago
Merit badge workshops for scouts return to Parkland campus

Scouts will be able to earn merit badges at the William M. Staerkel Planetarium this fall. The Boy Scouts of America will host an Astronomy Merit Badge workshop on Tuesday, October 15 from 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Community
1 year ago
Urbana Fall Fusion Festival closes roads in Urbana on Saturday

The City of Urbana Public Works Department will host the Urbana Fall Fusion Festival on Saturday, October 5 from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.