Parkland College invites the District 505 community to attend its 2025 Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday, November 11. Guests are welcome to the Student Union at 11 a.m. to join the college in honoring the men and women who serve in the U.S. military and the country’s veterans. The ceremony will include the singing of […]
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Salvation Army of Champaign County Urgently Seeks Food, Donations, and Volunteers
The Salvation Army of Champaign County is urgently calling for food, monetary donations, and volunteers to help meet the growing demand at its food pantry. The organization reports a dramatic rise in local food insecurity, with the pantry serving 5,488 people in October and experiencing more than a 50% increase […]
University of Illinois Extension Launches Holiday Food Drive to Support Champaign County Families
The University of Illinois Extension’s SNAP-Ed program is kicking off a Holiday Food Drive to help feed families and individuals in need across Champaign County this Thanksgiving season. From Monday, November 10, through Wednesday, November 26, community members are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items at the University of Illinois […]
Champaign County 4-H Team Wins National Livestock Judging Title, Heads to Scotland for International Competition
The Champaign County 4-H Livestock Judging Team has achieved a historic victory, clinching first place at the American Royal Livestock Judging Contest in Kansas City, Missouri, and earning the honor of representing the United States at the International Livestock Judging Contest in Scotland in the summer of 2026. Team members […]
Lawsuit alleges ICE detainees denied access to counsel while held in ‘inhumane’ conditions
by Hannah Meisel, Capitol News Illinois November 1, 2025 Article Summary A lawsuit alleges the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility in the Chicago suburb of Broadview is a “black box” where detainees are denied access to counsel while held in squalid, overcrowded cells. Though the processing facility is […]
Central Illinois Faces Rising Food Insecurity as SNAP Benefits Set to Expire
Nearly four in ten households across Illinois are struggling to afford the basics, and their hardship is about to deepen as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are scheduled to expire on November 1, 2025. According to United Way’s latest data, 12% of Illinois households live below the federal poverty […]
Community Rallies to Support Families During SNAP Funding Delay in Champaign-Urbana
As the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) experiences a temporary funding shutdown, community members across Champaign County are stepping up to help families facing potential food insecurity. Food pantries and small businesses are mobilizing immediate support to make sure no one goes hungry while benefits are on hold. Mom’s […]
Danville to Celebrate Dick Van Dyke’s 100th Birthday with National Film Premiere and Festival
The Fischer Theatre is rolling out the red carpet this December to honor one of America’s most beloved entertainers — and one of Danville’s own. FischerFest: The Life and Legacy of Dick Van Dyke, presented by the Halloran Family Foundation, will take place December 6–7 at the historic Fischer Theatre in […]
Parkland College to Welcome Future Students, Families for Fall 2025 Open House
Parkland College will host the Fall 2025 Open House for area high school students, parents, and community members on Friday, October 31. Guests can discover what Parkland has to offer through its academic programs, campus life, support services, and more from noon to 2 p.m. in the Student Union, Health […]
Middle Fork’s Hoot ‘N Howl Promises Family Halloween Fun on October 25
Families are invited to celebrate the spooky season at Hoot ‘N Howl 2025, a free, family-friendly Halloween event taking place Oct. 25, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Harry L. Swartz Campground in the Middle Fork River Forest Preserve. Guests of all ages can enjoy classic fall fun, including hayrack rides around the campground and hands-on activities running from 3 […]
