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Community
1 hour ago
Registration opens April 1 for Champaign County’s Residential Electronics Collection event

Event on May 16 offers safe disposal of old electronics at Parkland College with required online registration.

Community
2 hours ago
Urbana residents to receive opt-out letters for new electric supply program

Direct Energy selected to provide stable, fixed rates for local electricity aggregation from May 2026 through April 2027.

Crime
4 hours ago
Danville man arrested after fleeing from police, striking another vehicle

Norman Potts faces multiple charges, including aggravated fleeing and possession of controlled substances, following erratic driving incident on Vermilion Street.

News
5 hours ago
Illinois honors Child Abuse Prevention Month with pinwheel planting ceremony

Illinois DCFS leads statewide observance to raise awareness and promote prevention efforts, featuring events across the state throughout April.

Community
6 hours ago
Monticello Area Community Garden celebrates 10th anniversary with season kick-off meeting

Gardeners of all experience levels invited to join the 2026 season with an informational meeting hosted by University of Illinois Extension.

Community
1 day ago
WIC updates expand access, flexibility for Champaign-Urbana families: Focus with Callie Luttman

New food options, formula changes and community programs aim to improve nutrition and reduce barriers for women, infants and children.

Crime
2 days ago
Champaign County ramps up distracted driving enforcement in April

Increased patrols aim to curb phone use behind the wheel during awareness campaign.

News
2 days ago
Apartment fire on south third street quickly contained

Sprinkler system and firefighters limit damage, no injuries reported.

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