The Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend is just around the corner, and organizers are calling on the community to get involved by volunteering. With nearly 3,000 volunteers needed to ensure the event runs smoothly, this is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting experience while supporting runners.
After years of delays, the former Urbana-Lincoln and Landmark Hotel is finally set to reopen as Hotel Royer. Haaris Pervaiz, a partner with Icon Hospitality, confirmed the anticipated soft opening date for the hotel is April 16.
An autopsy will be completed tomorrow and the investigation is being considered a homicide. The DPD is questioning a person of interest in this incident. The DPD does not believe there is a further threat to the community and no further information can be provided at this time. This is a developing story.
Neighbors in Champaign are speaking out against the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) proposed changes to Prospect Avenue. Some residents have tied red ribbons around trees, while others have put up a 35-foot sign reading “Future Site of the ‘Suicide’ Bike Path” to raise awareness of the potential impact of the project. The proposed plan, which could affect a one-mile stretch between Bradley and Springfield Avenues, includes the addition of a bike lane and changes to traffic patterns.
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Parkland College Theatre will wrap up its 2024–25 season […]
The University of Illinois Extension is offering a free program, “Unlock the Secrets of Sourdough,” as part of a monthly series in partnership with Warner Hospital Wellness Center. The event will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. on May 8, at 418 W. South St. in Clinton.
An elementary school teacher in the Paxton-Buckley-Loda school district has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into allegations regarding the teacher’s conduct during the 2021-2022 school year.
“Each year, the Poster, Poetry, and Prose Contest provides us the opportunity to recognize the creative and artistic talents of environmentally engaged fifth and sixth grade students throughout Illinois,” said Illinois EPA Acting Director James Jennings. “We also want to thank the teachers and families for their participation, and for incorporating this important environmental topic into the classroom so the students can learn the importance of reducing the amount of waste they create.”
Two lucky Illinois Lottery players hit it big over the weekend, each taking home top FastPlay prizes. One player won a jackpot prize of over $597,000 with FastPlay Twenty 20s, while another claimed the $250,000 top prize with FastPlay Magnificent Multiplier on Saturday, April 5.
Additionally, severe weather events have impacted the region. On March 30, Central Illinois experienced strong to severe storms, including an EF-1 tornado in southern Champaign County with winds up to 90 mph. Such events can further delay fieldwork and necessitate reassessments of planting schedules.