Photography enthusiasts of all skill levels are invited to step into nature and refine their craft during Photos in a Forest: A Photography Workshop, hosted by the Museum of the Grand Prairie at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve on Sunday, August 24, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. The 90-minute workshop will […]
Parkland College welcomes its new mobile education unit, the Cobra Pathfinder, to campus and District 505 beginning in fall 2025. The 36-foot-long mobile unit holds a maximum of six portable, interactive carts with hands-on, career-focused equipment to showcase the various fields Parkland has to offer. These include automotive, welding, health professions, and […]
Bicyclists from across the region are invited to take in some of Vermilion County’s most scenic landscapes during the 2025 River to Rail Ride on Sept. 13, starting at Kennekuk County Park’s White Oak Barn. Hosted by the Vermilion County Conservation District, the annual event offers a variety of well-marked, […]
The Fischer Theatre is rolling out the red carpet August 16–17 for FischerFest: The Cinematic Legacy of Gene Hackman, a two-day event honoring the illustrious career of Danville’s own Oscar-winning actor. FischerFest’s lineup will showcase five of Hackman’s most acclaimed films. On Saturday, guests will enjoy Bonnie and Clyde, The French Connection, […]
The Village of St. Joseph is taking steps to streamline zoning, permitting, and code enforcement functions with the appointment of a new zoning administrator and plans to create a formal Community Development Department. The Village Board of Trustees is looking to appoint current Village Administrator Joseph Hackney, who is recognized […]
Music fans in Champaign County are in for an electrifying evening as Los Texano’z headline the Summer Concert Series at the Harry L. Swartz Campground in the Middle Fork River Forest Preserve on Saturday, August 9 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Hailing from Arcola, Los Texano’z have become a staple of […]
On Aug. 4, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias will join local officials to unveil the state’s newest DMV+ at 2012 Round Barn Road. After months of renovations, the Champaign office will be the fifth DMV+ in Illinois, promising faster service, reduced wait times, and streamlined experiences for customers. The facility’s […]
Governor JB Pritzker has signed the Mahomet Aquifer Protection Bill (Senate Bill 1723) into law. The legislation prohibits carbon dioxide sequestration activities in and around the Mahomet Aquifer. The Mahomet Aquifer supplies drinking water to about 500,000 people across 14 counties in central Illinois. Concerns over the safety of carbon sequestration, where liquified […]
The St. Joseph Community Festival is set to bring three days of excitement and celebration to the town from August 7 to 9, 2025, filling the St. Joseph Community Park and downtown area with festivities for all ages. The festivities kick off Thursday evening at 5p.m. with the traditional American […]
Americans in more than 300 cities are preparing for what organizers say will be one of the largest coordinated protest actions of 2025. The “Rage Against the Regime” National Day of Action, spearheaded by the 50501 Movement and supported by local Indivisible groups, is set for Saturday, August 2, and […]
