Families in the Champaign-Urbana area will have access to free orthopedic assessments for children this August, thanks to a collaboration between the Champaign-Urbana Elks Lodge 2497 and the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation. Clinic Details The clinic will be led by Dr. James McKechnie, offering expert assessments for children with […]
As area schools pause their meal programs for summer, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is stepping in to ensure local children remain nourished through the break. Beginning Friday, July 25, CUPHD’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) will offer free breakfast and lunch to children ages 1 to 18. The […]
Champaign County’s housing market took an unexpected turn in June 2024, typically the busiest month for home sales. Only 233 homes were sold across the county—a sharp decline of 34% compared to June 2023, when 353 homes changed hands. Year-to-date sales also reflect a slowdown, down 10.1% from the first […]
Central Illinois faces a wave of dangerously high temperatures and humidity this week, with heat index values projected to reach between 105–112°F. The National Weather Service anticipates the most severe heat on Wednesday and Thursday, with intense conditions possibly lingering through the weekend. Overnight temperatures are expected to offer minimal relief, […]
The rhythms of Louisiana are coming to central Illinois as the Occasional Cajun Band headlines the Summer Concert Series at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve on July 26. The free, family-friendly performance will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the Peninsula. Known for their energetic interpretations […]
Families and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to cast a line and dive into summer at the “Take Me Fishing: Summer Splash Edition,” set for July 26 at the Peninsula in Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve. The festivities begin at 9:00 a.m. with the annual “Take Me Fishing” event, where […]
The Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration’s request to lift a lower court injunction that had blocked the mass firing of nearly 1,400 Department of Education employees, clearing the way for President Donald Trump to continue his efforts to dismantle the federal agency. The decision, which appeared to split […]
The Champaign County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has officially moved to a new home on the first floor of the Bennett Administrative Center at 102 E. Main St., Urbana, IL 61801. The relocation was completed ahead of schedule. Nearly all services provided by the Clerk and Recorder’s Office are now […]
In response to a declining population and its impact on state funding, the Village of St. Joseph is moving forward with a new policy to offer voluntary annexation to neighboring residential parcels. Mayor Jim Page announced at the June 24th Board meeting that the initiative is aimed at modestly growing […]
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