The Champaign County Forest Preserve District (CCFPD) in Mahomet, Illinois, has recently received a significant boost in the form of a grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). This funding, sourced from the IDNR’s Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant Program, is earmarked for the expansion […]
The Vermilion County Conservation District is set to welcome families and nature enthusiasts to its engaging and educational event, “Whoo’s Your Valentine?” This special event will be held at Forest Glen Preserve on Sunday, February 11th, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This unique family-friendly event is designed to offer […]
In a heartening community initiative, the Illini District Dental Society, in collaboration with the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District and Parkland College Dental Hygiene Clinic, is set to host Give Kids A Smile® (GKAS) Day. This charitable event will take place on Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 […]
The Champaign-Urbana Elks Lodge 2497, in a heartwarming collaboration with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation, is set to host a free orthopedic assessment clinic for children. This special event is scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. It will be held at the OSF […]
In a significant move to address the needs of the aging population, Advocates for Aging Care (AAC) and the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) are set to launch a comprehensive survey titled, “Your Voice Matters: A Survey of Older Adults and Family Caregivers in Champaign County.” This initiative, commencing on […]
HONOR ROLL Heritage Junior High has compiled the list of honor roll students for the second quarter. A student must have a 3.67 grade point or above for high honors, and 3.0 grade point or above for honors. Following is a list of students who earned high honors and honors: […]
In a recent report by Orkin, Champaign, Illinois, has been identified as one of the top ten cities in the United States struggling with bed bug infestations, ranking at number 10. This news is particularly relevant for residents of East Central Illinois, as Champaign becomes a focal point in the […]
Willard Airport is gearing up to host an exciting opportunity for travelers: a TSA PreCheck® enrollment event, presented by IDEMIA. This special event is scheduled from Monday, March 4 through Friday, March 8, 2024, offering passengers a chance to enroll early in the highly acclaimed TSA PreCheck® Pop-Up screening program. […]
By Fred Kroner Coy Hayes (150 pounds) and Quincy Jones (285 pounds) closed out the regular season on Wednesday (Jan. 24) with pins for the St. Joseph-Ogden wrestling team, which suffered a 43-26 dual-meet loss at home to Champaign Central. Hayes’ pin came in 1:46. Jones needed 2:53 to register […]
The housing market in Champaign County has experienced a turbulent year in 2023, marked by the dual challenges of inflation and rising mortgage rates. Despite these hurdles, the area saw an increase in both median and average home sales prices, as reported by the Champaign County Association of REALTORS® (CCAR). […]
