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 […]
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Give Kids A Smile® Day: Free Dental Care for Children at Parkland College
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 […]
Free Children’s Orthopedic Assessment Clinic by Champaign-Urbana Elks and Illinois Elks Children’s Care
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 […]
Champaign County Launches Vital Survey for Aging Population Care
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 […]
Heritage Junior High Second-Quarter Honor Roll
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: […]
Champaign Emerges as a Top 10 City for Bed Bug Infestations
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 Offers TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Event in March 2024
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. […]
Spartan wrestling falls to Champaign Central
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 […]
Champaign County Housing Market Faces Challenges Amidst Inflation and High Mortgage Rates
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). […]
Dive into the World of Freshwater Mussels at Kennekuk Education Center Seminar
The Vermilion River basin, a treasure trove of biodiversity, is set to be the center of attention on February 13, 2024, with a special seminar focused on its freshwater mussel population. This educational event, hosted by mollusk experts from the Illinois Natural History Survey, will offer the public an insightful […]
