Presidential Illinois

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A pen-pal friendship led them to U of I’s ACES Family Academies. Here’s what they found.

A years-long pen-pal friendship between a U of I alumna and an 11-year-old girl led the pair to attend ACES Family Academies together on the Urbana-Champaign campus last summer.

Lifestyle

9 hours ago

Metro-East woman wins $1 million on $10 scratch-off bought at favorite local store

Winning Money Match ticket purchased at neighborhood convenience store.

Community

9 hours ago

Carriage Crossing hosting all-day bingo fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Association on June 19

Carriage Crossing Senior Living in Champaign is hosting an all-day bingo fundraiser on June 19 to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, with prizes and guest callers throughout the day.

Community

10 hours ago

The Beat on Market Street returns this summer with four themed block parties in downtown Champaign

The Beat on Market Street is returning this summer with four themed block parties on the second Saturday of June, July, August, and September in downtown Champaign.

Community

23 hours ago

Mid-Century Modern architecture tour coming to Champaign-Urbana on May 23

The second annual CU MCM Open House on May 23 gives Champaign-Urbana residents a rare chance to tour seven Mid-Century Modern buildings, including private homes, for $40.