Five St. Joseph-Ogden athletes traveled to Oregon to participate in the 2024 Nike Outdoor Nationals in mid-June. Lance Retz, Spencer Wilson, Aden Armstrong, and Carson Maroon placed fourth in the 4×8 relay Emerging Elite section, crossing the finish line at 8:04.26. Recent graduate Payton Carter placed 21st overall in the […]
Emotions can be a rollercoaster of uncertainty, especially for pre-teens. But Mahomet’s Cinda Bauman hopes to help children find empathy as they learn to process their emotions with her series of middle-grade books, “Hope & Horses.” Bauman’s passion for writing children’s books about mental health began with her debut novel, […]
The Upper Sangamon River Conservancy is partnering with the Champaign County Forest Preserve District to host an exciting and family-friendly event at Lake of the Woods on July 27. This full-day celebration will feature a variety of outdoor activities designed to engage and educate attendees of all ages. The event […]
The Champaign Park District has announced an exciting event for this holiday season: Mannheim Steamroller, the best-selling Christmas artist of all time, will perform at the historic Virginia Theatre on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. Tickets for the concert range from $59.50 to $125.00, with an additional processing […]
This week, residents of Champaign and surrounding areas will have a significant opportunity to voice their frustrations over proposed water and wastewater rate hikes at two public forums scheduled by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). Illinois American Water’s proposed $152 million rate hike could see private water customers facing an […]
Governor JB Pritzker has signed the Safety and Aid for the Environment in Carbon Capture and Sequestration (SAFE CCS) Act into law, establishing stringent safety requirements and a temporary ban on carbon dioxide pipeline construction in Illinois. The law sets rigorous standards for carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects, mandating […]
The summer season is in full swing, and the Champaign County Forest Preserve District is inviting music lovers to enjoy an evening of live music at the Homer Lake Forest Preserve. On Saturday, July 20, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the Walnut Hill Shelter will come alive with the […]
For those who enjoy staying active and exploring the great outdoors, the Champaign County Forest Preserve District has an exciting new challenge. The District is inviting area residents to take on the task of hiking all 30 of its trails, spread across six forest preserves and the Kickapoo Rail Trail. […]
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced Tuesday that Illinois has secured approximately $51 million in federal funding for the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing (iFAB) Tech Hub. This initiative leverages the state’s leading production of raw agricultural materials to develop sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-based products. This funding from […]
July 3 Homer Freedom and Music Festival Get ready for an explosive celebration on Monday, July 3rd, and Tuesday, July 4th. Here’s a rundown of the exciting events taking place: Wednesday July 34pm – Food Trucks Arrive5pm – Beer Tent Opens6-8pm – Stage performance by Rock Posse9-11pm – Stage performance […]
