Join the community at Lake of the Woods Peninsula, within the serene expanse of Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, on Sunday, June 2, for an enchanting evening with rhythm and blues legend Candy Foster and his band, Shades of Blue. Part of the Summer Concert Series, this free event […]
Author: Dani Tietz
A Legacy of Kindness: Celebrating Brenda Beals’ Three Decades at St. Joseph Elementary
As the school year draws to a close at St. Joseph Elementary, it marks not just the end of another academic year but also the culmination of a remarkable teaching career. Brenda Beals, a beloved figure in the halls of St. Joseph, is retiring after an inspiring 32-year tenure. Her […]
Champaign County Home Sales Rise Amidst Nationwide Economic Optimism
The Champaign County area has recorded a 12 percent increase in home sales in April 2024, with a total of 218 units sold, compared to 195 units in the same month last year. This trend has nudged the year-to-date sales slightly by 0.1 percent over last year, according to the […]
A Legacy of Care: Celebrating Theresa Hooker’s 31 Years at Heritage School District
Theresa Hooker, who has touched the lives of hundreds as a devoted aide at Heritage School District for over three decades, is ready to open a new chapter in life as she retires at the culmination of the 2023-24 school year. Hooker began her journey at Heritage as a personal […]
SRO Hallett notifies the community of suspicious activity near St. Joseph and Homer
Residents of the St. Joseph-Ogden and Homer areas have been advised to be on alert following reports of suspicious activities involving vans in the area. The St. Joseph-Ogden School District, through its School Resource Officer, has issued a community warning about these concerning incidents. In the first incident, which occurred […]
Museum of the Grand Prairie to celebrate CCFPD’s 75th Anniversary
By Dani Tietz East Central Illinois residents may not know that some of their favorite spots in Champaign County are all connected. But the Lake of the Woods Covered Bridge, Illinois’ first International Dark-Sky Park and the Homer Lake Forest Preserve Maple Grove all have one thing in common: they […]
Second-annual prom formal wear event to be held April 7 and 8
High school students needing formal wear for their school’s 2023 prom can find a free selection of dresses, suits, shoes, and accessories at 1422 S Neil in Champaign on April 7 from 3-7 p.m. and April 8 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event organized by Champaign’s Mike Ingram […]
LGBTQ+ Autonomy Rally On March 31st in Champaign, IL
Mattoon high school student, Aydin Tariq, and Uniting Pride of Champaign County will host a rally for Queer & Trans* Youth Autonomy at 5:30pm at the corner of 5th & John St. in Champaign on March 31. UP Board and Staff jumped at the chance to work with Tariq in […]
Additional early voting sites open on March 27
The Champaign County Clerk’s office opened additional early voting sites in Champaign County opened on March 27. All early voting sites are vote centers and available to any voter, or any person eligible to be a voter, in Champaign County for early voting and on Election Day from 6AM-7PM. Early […]
Museum of the Grand Prairie Receives Highest National Recognition
Mahomet’s Museum of the Grand Prairie has once again been recognized with accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). The honor, which is afforded to the nation’s top museums has been bestowed on the Champaign County Forest Preserve property for 50 years. The Museum first achieved this status in […]
