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Community
1 year ago
Income decline hits Champaign: A breakdown of who was hit hardest

According to an analysis by SmartAsset of data from 630 cities, Champaign, Illinois, ranks among the top 10 cities where household income has declined the most over the past year.

Business
1 year ago
JB Pritzker awards $857,000 in grant funding to local tourism and convention bureaus

“Illinois is truly in the Middle of Everything, and our tourism industry is thriving like never before,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Thanks to the International Tourism Grant Program, 11 local tourism and convention bureaus will showcase the best of Illinois to global audiences, attract international visitors, and drive growth to local economies statewide.”

Community
1 year ago
24th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countrywide Celebration announced

The annual celebration will be taking place on January 19, 2025 and will be honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by highlighting organizations and individuals who follow his values of justice, equality and service. The public will nominate several candidates for three prestigious awards:

Community
1 year ago
Danville Auxillary Police currently seeking participants

Police allows individuals to work with and contribute to the Danville community. To become a part of the Auxiliary Police, participants must attend a 12-week training course that teaches use of force, law, defensive tactics, traffic control procedures, and much more.

Illini AD Josh Whitman hired all three head coaches in the top 25
College
1 year ago
Illinois football, men’s and women’s basketball all ranked in Top 25

Illinois is currently ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 in football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball. The Fighting Illini are one of just three schools appearing in all three polls, including Alabama and Iowa State. 

Parkland College celebrates national apprenticeship week.
College
1 year ago
Parkland College to Host First Apprenticeship Celebration in November

Parkland College will host its first Apprenticeship Celebration in November during National Apprenticeship Week.

News
1 year ago
Illini women’s basketball sees third-largest crowd in program history for weekday win

In front of the third-largest crowd in program history, Illinois enjoyed a 94-25 victory over Le Moyne on Field Trip Day at State Farm Center this afternoon.

College
1 year ago
Parkland College’s Support for Workforce Training program thrives due to workforce grant

Parkland College’s Support for Workforce Training (SWFT) program continues to thrive thanks the annual $1.2 million Illinois Workforce Equity Initiative grant that supports it.

Obituaries
1 year ago
Anne Weber

Anne embodied a giving spirit that radiated in her constant dedication to the two most important aspects of her life, her Christian faith and family. Anne’s warmth and grace was felt by anyone who was lucky enough to call her a friend, mother, sister or wife. Her faith, a constant guiding light, was a source of hope, peace and comfort throughout her years.

Crime
1 year ago
Champaign County Crime Stoppers requests $1,200 shoe theft assistance

The retail theft happened on October 21, at approximately 2:21 p.m. at a Dick’s Warehouse at 63 East Marketview Drive in Champaign. The male suspect entered the Dick’s and headed immediately to the footwear department.