Champaign County voters can now can utilize drop boxes for the Consolidated Election and beyond thanks to HB 1871 that Governor Pritzker signed into law yesterday. The locations for drop boxes around Champaign and Urbana will be opened Saturday by 9AM and available for use until April 6 at 7PM for the Consolidated Election. The […]
Springfield, Ill. – Building on efforts that ensured the safe and active participation in the 2020 elections, Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 1871 into law today to establish permanent ballot drop boxes and allow curbside voting across Illinois for early voting or on Election Day. The new law codifies safety measures […]
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the $32.6 million project to replace two bridges on Interstate 74 in Champaign, one over the Canadian National Railroad yard and the other over Market Street, resumes April 1. The project is a highlight of Gov. JB Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois capital program. […]
Editor’s Note: All answers are shown as submitted. A look at numbers and facts are noted in red. (Mayor, Uncontested) Heather McArty: The reason I am running for Mayor is to be a viable part of the decision-making process by appropriately and responsibly addressing the issues that impact the lives […]
(Mayor, Uncontested) Heather McArty: I have held a multitude of positions within the finance industry for the past twenty plus years, therefore, I am accustomed to working with complex budgets, accountability metrics and cash management. These skills along with my experience in board relations, managing organizations, leading people and developing […]
Editor’s Note: All answers have been unedited. (Mayor, Uncontested) Heather McArty: I know that the popular answer would be to say that people are Oakwood’s greatest asset although in reality, that is only partially true. There is no question that great schools, nice parks, profitable businesses, locally based police, fire […]
Over the years, trash and litter have accumulated along the Kickapoo Rail Trail corridor that is now visible with the removal of shrubs and trees. The Vermilion County Conservation District is asking for volunteers to help beautify the Rail Trail with a clean-up day on Saturday, April 3 beginning at 10:00 […]
CHAMPAIGN, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), in partnership with Carle Health, OSF HealthCare, Christie Clinic, Promise Healthcare, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will be hosting community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for anyone who lives or works in Champaign County that fall within Phases 1A and 1B, as well as […]
CHAMPAIGN, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), in partnership with Carle Health, OSF HealthCare, Christie Clinic, Promise Healthcare, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will be hosting community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for anyone who lives or works in Champaign County that fall within Phases 1A and 1B, as well as […]
Early voting will open at nine (9) locations throughout Champaign County starting March 29 and March 30, 2021. Prince of Peace opens a day earlier on March 29, 2021 due to the limited availability during Holy Week/Easter. The Gathering Place is closed to voting on Sunday April 4th due to the Easter holiday. 1) Illini Union – 1401 West Green Street, Urbana, […]
