Winter weather resource center
Below are some weather-related closures and resources you may need. This post will be updated at various times.
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Fresh snow and Wind Chill Advisory until Saturday at noon
Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero.
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Closings/Delays/E-Learning Days for January 19
VERMILION COUNTY Vermilion County Basketball Tournament — Friday night girls’ play has been moved from Danville Area Community College to Salt Fork High School in Catlin. 5 PM: Armstrong vs. Oakwood (5th place; 6:30 PM: Hoopeston Area vs. Georgetown-Ridge Farm (3rd place); 8 PM: Salt Fork vs. BHRA (championship). Danville School District 118 – E-learning…
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jan. 18 – Jan. 21
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Owen Henderson talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m.
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Forecast: Snow and falling temperatures return
“I’m continuing to watch a more significant storm system that’s expected to impact the Midwest during the middle of next week, roughly January 9-10.” – Chambana meteorologist Andrew Pritchard.
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Illinois enacts statewide ban on vaping and e-cigarette use in public
As of January 1, 2024, Illinoisans are no longer able to vape or use e-cigarettes in public places, workplaces, and near any entrances, windows, or ventilation areas. This is part of the updated Smoke-Free Illinois Act (SFIA), aimed at protecting the public from the effects of secondhand smoke and vapor. Under this act, an electronic…
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School Closings/E-Learning Days for January 17
MACON COUNTY Decatur Public Schools #61 – no school at the Stephen Decatur Middle School building on January 17 and 18 due to a water pipe break and flooding. DPS Alternative Education and Macon-Piatt Special Education students are also included in the cancellation. The SDMS home basketball game and wrestling matches on January 17 will…
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School Closings/Delays/E-Learning Days for Tuesday, January 16
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY Champaign Unit 4 Schools – E-learning Day Gifford Grade School – E-learning Day Heritage School District 8, Homer-Broadlands – E-learning Day Rantoul City Schools – E-learning Day Thomasboro Grade School, CCSD 130 – E-learning Day Urbana School District 116 – E-learning Day University Laboratory High School – E-learning Day Unit Seven Schools, Tolono-Philo…
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Federal judge promises pragmatic decision in the case of Terrence Shannon, Jr. and UIUC
A federal judge in Springfield is promising an “expedient” ruling in Illini basketball star Terrence Shannon Junior’s request to undo his suspension, after being charged with rape. Judge Colleen Lawless heard around 80 minutes of oral arguments from attorneys for the 23-year-old Shannon and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on Friday. She said she needed to review the relevant case law before issuing her decision.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jan. 11– Jan. 14
Illinois Public Media News Presents: Will Call – What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana January 11th to January 14th Event Guide Thursday, January 11th Live Jazz and Tarot Readings at Gallery Art Bar, Urbana Jazz Performance: Nathaniel Ruiz and Friends, 8 PM – 10 PM Tarot Readings: Azul Celeste, 7 PM – 9 PM Friday, January 12th…
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Black ministers and scholars discuss the state of the Black Church in Central Illinois
More than 200 people came to The Virginia Theatre to learn the history and current role of the Black Church in Central Illinois. The event showcased a panel of Black church and community leaders discussing the evolving role of pastors, the diminishing influence of predominantly Black churches, and the overall journey and significance of the Black Church through the years.
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Winter Weather Advisory Sunday now-12pm CT
The National Weather Service in Lincoln issued a Winter Weather Advisory for central Illinois, including Champaign-Urbana and Danville.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Dec. 21 – Dec. 24
Screening of “Die Hard” at The Virginia Theatre Date & Time: Thursday, December 21st, 7:00 p.m. Location: The Virginia Theatre, Champaign Details: Enjoy the Rewind 92.5 Film Series with a screening of “Die Hard.” Winter Solstice Celebration at the Gallery Art Bar Date…
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Unit 4 superintendent willing to consider ‘drastic’ measures to address ongoing bus driver shortage
Champaign schools faced another semester of transportation issues impacting local students and families. Stacey Moore, the chief communications officer of Champaign Unit 4, said the district is still struggling to hire enough school bus drivers. “Providing safe transportation continues to be a top priority for our district,” Moore said in an email. “But like many…
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LIVE: Governor Pritzker visits Champaign to discuss infrastructure improvements
CHAMPAIGN — Governor JB Pritzker is scheduled to visit the Construction Technology Applications Center at Parkland College Champaign, tomorrow, December 15, 2023 at 10:00am CST. The Governor has been actively involved in the reconstruction of I-57, which is a major focus of the Rebuild Illinois capital program. The program has invested $82.1 million in multiyear…
