Although Juneteenth is now recognized as a federal holiday nationwide, local traditions often shape how and when it is celebrated. In Champaign-Urbana, Juneteenth festivities began over Father’s Day weekend in 2025, but there is still time to celebrate the end of slavery in the United States. The name “Juneteenth” merges […]
On June 14, Urbana will join communities across the nation for “No Kings Day,” a coordinated day of protest and civic action aimed at rejecting authoritarianism and defending democratic values. “No Kings Day” is part of a broader national movement, with over 1,500 protests planned across all 50 states and […]
The Champaign County Democratic Central Committee has opened the application process to fill the County Board District 10 seat left vacant by Dr. Chris Stohr, whose four-year term was set to end in November 2026. The committee is calling on local Democrats residing in District 10, which covers the east […]
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced that two key ramps at the I-57/74 interchange in Champaign will reopen to traffic tonight, June 3. The newly completed ramps include the connection from northbound Interstate 57 to eastbound Interstate 74, as well as the I-74 eastbound off-ramp at Prospect Avenue. […]
In a world where connection is hard to come by, the six-man band BorderTown & Co. has made it their mission to bridge the gap, transforming small-town roots and spontaneous jam sessions into music that draws strangers together and turns every show into a family reunion. The band’s beginnings were […]
Urbana School District 116 (USD116) will once again offer free meals to all children 18 years old and younger during the summer months through its annual Summer Meal Program. The initiative, running from June through mid-July 2025, is designed to ensure that local youth have consistent access to nutritious food […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com They may not be changing the entire world, but several Mahomet women are diligently pursuing the cause. The latest project for members of the Mahomet Persisterhood organization is the second musical benefit to support Planned Parenthood of Illinois. The outdoor event will be held at the […]
Families and fishing enthusiasts are invited to enjoy a morning of free fishing fun at the annual “Take Me Fishing” event, set for Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Activity Center in the Middle Fork River Forest Preserve. The event, organized by the Champaign County […]
Food insecurity has reached alarming levels in central Illinois, with recent data showing that more than 13% of residents in the region struggle to access enough food. The latest “Map the Meal Gap” report from Feeding America and the Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF) highlights a growing crisis, driven by rising […]
The Village Board of St. Joseph will review minutes of the April 29 Special Board meeting about the development of a TIF District on May 13. The board minutes are on the consent agenda. A TIF district is a tool used by municipalities to redevelop areas that are considered blighted […]
