Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) Administrator Julie Pryde is retiring after more than 30 years of dedicated service to the district. Pryde’s journey with CUPHD began long before her appointment as administrator. She joined CUPHD as a volunteer in 1988 then completed an internship with the organization in 1990. Pryde joined the […]
Champaign-Urbana has earned official recognition as a Dementia Friendly community, joining more than 400 communities across 42 states working to better support residents living with dementia and their caregivers. The designation from Dementia Friendly America was announced December 5, marking the culmination of a grassroots effort that began when local […]
Nature enthusiasts and owl lovers are invited to search for owls under the glow of a full moon at the Moonlight Owl Prowl, taking place February 1 at Kennekuk County Park in Danville. Hosted by the Vermilion County Conservation District, the program capitalizes on the peak activity period for local […]
Ever wondered how maple syrup makes its journey from tree sap to your breakfast table? The Champaign County Forest Preserve District is inviting the public to discover that process firsthand at “Sap to Syrup: Exploring Maple Tapping in East Central Illinois 2026.” The event will take place on February 28 at 10:00 a.m. at […]
University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen informed the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois today that he will step down at the conclusion of his current contract on June 30, 2027. Board Chair Jesse Ruiz praised Killeen for leading with vision and integrity. “Tim has consistently proved […]
Carle Health has implemented temporary visitor guidelines aimed at reducing the spread of RSV, flu, COVID-19, and other respiratory infections across its facilities. Patient rooms are now limited to two visitors at a time, and all visitors must be 18 years or older. Leaders say the changes follow several weeks […]
As Illinois prepares to eliminate its 1% statewide grocery tax on January 1, 2026, St. Joseph has joined hundreds of municipalities across the state in implementing a 1% municipal grocery tax to capture the projected lost revenue. The legislation, House Bill 3144 (Public Act 103-0781), eliminates the state grocery tax […]
by Maggie Dougherty, Capitol News Illinois December 19, 2025 Article Summary The Illinois Commerce Commission struck $11.2 million from Ameren Illinois’ $59.6 million rate reconciliation request, and $25.4 million from ComEd’s $268.5 million request. Both were approved for rate requests last year but are given the opportunity to petition the […]
Community Education at Parkland College has announced its popular youth enrichment program, College for Kids, will continue to expand its year-round offerings with College for Kids: Spring Edition, launching in 2026. Designed for students ages 6–15, the Spring Edition will build on the momentum of recent seasonal expansions—including the highly […]
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed into law a ban on carbon sequestration activities near the Mahomet Aquifer, the sole source of drinking water for nearly one million central Illinois residents. The legislation, which takes effect January 1, 2026, marks a significant victory for environmental advocates and local communities who […]
