Autumn leaves, crisp October air, and a smooth sip of whiskey will come together at the Whiskey Hike, hosted by the Champaign County Forest Preserve District on Sunday, October 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve. The unique fall event invites participants on a scenic, […]
The Homer Community is stepping up to help address a critical national blood shortage by hosting a community blood drive on September 18, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Homer United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, located at 301 S. Main Street. The timing of this blood drive comes as the […]
The Museum of the Grand Prairie at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve is set to transport visitors back to 19th-century East Central Illinois on September 13 with the return of its beloved Prairie Stories event alongside the grand opening of a new exhibit showcasing the region’s agricultural heritage. From […]
The mysterious world of bats will come alive next month during Bats at the Bridge 2025, a free public program hosted by the Museum of the Grand Prairie at the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve. The event will take place on September 12, from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Did you […]
Construction on the I-57/I-74 interchange in Champaign-Urbana has marked a high point with the recent opening of the new flyover ramp connecting westbound I-74 to southbound I-57, a structure that is now the tallest in the area and supports about 3,000 vehicles daily. The ramp, spanning more than 1,750 feet […]
The latest rankings from the U.S. News Best High Schools have been released, providing insights into nearly 25,000 public high schools across the United States. This extensive study, in collaboration with RTI International, highlights how well schools are preparing students for college, based on a comprehensive analysis of state assessments […]
Drivers in Champaign should prepare for detours beginning next week as the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) closes the Duncan Road bridge over Interstate 74 for emergency repairs. The closure, set to begin Monday, is expected to last about three weeks. The work is necessary to repair damage to the […]
The waters of the Middle Fork River are about to get a little more… cardboard. On August 30, the Forest Preserve’s Middle Fork Campground Swim Beach will host the 2nd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. The regatta challenges teams of one to two people to design, build, and race boats using nothing […]
St. Joseph Community Consolidated School District #169 is seeking applicants for an open seat on its Board of Education following the resignation of longtime board member Lois Hewerdine. Hewerdine stepped down during the district’s July 14 board meeting. To fill the vacancy, the district is now accepting applications from eligible […]
A fire broke out at Roch’s Place restaurant at 101 N. Main Street in St. Joseph on Sunday afternoon forcing the popular establishment to close indefinitely. The challenging conditions required an unprecedented coordinated response from multiple fire departments across Champaign County. The St. Joseph-Stanton Fire Protection District was assisted by […]
