Honorary Patricia Avery Neal Way recognizes a woman of possibility
Nestled between North Street and Columbia Avenue, the 600 block of Walnut Street is known as Honorary Patricia Avery-Neal Way. The street recognizes a woman who left a legacy of breaking barriers and advocating for social justice in the Champaign community.
University of Illinois student struggles as family’s sole provider following his uncle’s deportation
Three I-57/I-74 interchange ramps to close for next few weeks
These closures come on the tail end of the quarter-billion dollar upgrade project, which is expected to be mostly completed by the end of this year.
Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation breaks ground on accessible playground, drop off lane
Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation was founded in 1985 and has been providing year-round opportunities for children and adults with disabilities, such as afterschool programs, overnight trips, special Olympics and summer day camps.
The drought is over in Champaign County. Are more likely in the future?
The drought in Champaign County that began last fall finally ended in April.
Honorary Daniyjah D. Staple Way commemorates a young woman whose life was cut short by gun violence
The City of Champaign honored the life of Daniyjah Staple, a 2024 Centennial High School graduate with Honorary Daniyjah D. Staple way. The designated road runs along Kenwood Road between John and William streets in Champaign.
The Obama Presidential Center is more than a museum. The activity and outdoor spaces emphasize community
The sprawling 19-acre campus of the Obama Presidential Center includes a fruit and vegetable garden, huge playground, green spaces, branch library, community studio/theater space, and a 60,000 square foot athletic center.
Bill enshrines editorial independence for university-licensed public media in Illinois
Illinois Public Media (WILL-AM/FM/TV) is licensed to the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign.
Yankee Ridge students head to Sola Gratia Farm for the last time this spring – with the program’s future uncertain
This week could be the last Friday on the Farm, because the grants supporting Urbana District 116’s Farm to School program run out at the end of June.
Chancellor Charles Isbell reflects on his first year at U of I, looks ‘towards the future’
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign had a record-breaking year, from awards and accolades, to the Illini making it to the Final Four. Chancellor Isbell is using this all as momentum for the next academic year.
Illinois lawmakers considering ban on guns like Glocks
Bill seeks to ban pistols with certain designs that can be modified into automatic weapons
Contentious housing project in Urbana divides city council members, residents
During a Monday Committee of the Whole meeting, the city considered a developer proposal to build a four-story apartment building on West Main Street just north of Boneyard Creek.
When the school year ends, their paychecks do too. Lawmakers could change that
Illinois bills would give school support workers access to summer unemployment benefits.
A celebration of love: Local singing group’s upcoming spring concert to feature wide array of music
Enjoy a collection of songs celebrating love at The Chorale’s spring concert this weekend.
Urbana superintendent questions researchers’ ranking of district test scores
New national data by Stanford researchers presents Urbana as one of the lowest-performing school districts in Illinois.
Illinois’ U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth says Congress must curtail war in Iran
The Democratic senator’s remarks came one day after the U.S. Senate voted to take up a resolution that would limit the president’s ability to continue war efforts in Iran without congressional approval.
Barney Frank, former congressman and gay-rights pioneer, dies at 86
Frank was the first member of Congress to voluntarily come out, and also the first to marry a same-sex partner.
Life, death and everything in between: Public dialogues provide space for grief in C-U
Death Cafe will continue to be held the third Monday of every month.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois May 21 – May 24
Jazz in the Park, musicals for children and adults, and architectural tours are all happening in central IL this weekend.
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