Michelle Jett is set to be the next Champaign County executive
Michelle Jett is currently the director of administration for Champaign County. She held 60% of the vote, according to unofficial results on Tuesday night.
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Homer Lake Nature Center addition will bring new classroom to the park
The district is currently renovating the Homer Lake Interpretive Center.
Champaign County takes first step towards a one-year data center moratorium
The Champaign County Zoning Board of Appeals passed a one-year moratorium on new large-scale data centers.
IPM News Voter Guide: Who is on the ballot for Illinois’ March 17 primary?
From Champaign County Executive to U.S. Senate and congressional races, several local and statewide competitions are on the March 17 ballot for voters in Central Illinois.
Homelessness is a growing problem in Champaign County. A group of local organizations aims to help
The Champaign County Continuum of Service Providers to the Homeless is creating a strategic plan to end homelessness, in partnership with the national nonprofit Homebase. Local officials say the goal is functional-zero homelessness, where homelessness is rare, brief and one-time.
Multiple polling places in Champaign County will be closed for Primary Election Day
15 polling locations will be unavailable on Election Day in Champaign County due to a lack of election judges. Voters can visit any polling place to cast a ballot.
At IPM News forum, Champaign County Executive candidates discuss data centers, ICE and local finances
Democrats Sanford Hess and Michelle Jett took part in an IPM News candidate forum ahead of the primary election for Champaign County Executive.. With no Republican in the race, whoever wins the race will be the one to take office.
Champaign County Clerk urges voters to submit primary election ballots early following USPS postmark changes
Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons is urging voters to get their primary election ballots in ahead of time as changes to U.S. Postal Service transportation rules could affect when some mail-in ballots are postmarked. The clerk is also asking residents to consider serving as election judges.
Flu cases are on the rise in Champaign County, health officials say
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health district is urging residents to get vaccinated and protect themselves as the county is seeing an uptick in flu cases.
Advocates for Aging Care pushes for solutions as Champaign County faces skilled nursing bed shortage
Champaign County has one of the worst skilled nursing care shortages in the state. It means people often have to drive hours to see their loved ones. A local advocacy group is working to address the shortage.
Several counties in Central Illinois under Severe Thunderstorm warning
Residents are advised to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for safety precautions.
Health insurance costs are rising as financial assistance declines. Here’s how C-U could be affected
With open enrollment on the Affordable Care Act Marketplace starting on Nov. 1, local health advocates are warning that premiums for 2026 plans could more than double unless Congress extends subsidies that reduce those costs.
Urbana will explore alternatives to mental health crisis intervention without police involvement
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to connect with a counselor. URBANA — The City of Urbana will launch a new initiative aimed at helping people experiencing mental health crises — without police involvement. At the Oct. 6 City Council meeting, stakeholders from
Young men share how crime has impacted them at community discussion
CHAMPAIGN— Champaign County officials, program leaders and youth met Wednesday afternoon to discuss the issues troubling young people. Panelists, including three young men who were invited to share their experience, discussed youth crime, gun violence and programs aimed at supporting young people. About 80 people attended the Champaign County Community Coalition event, which takes place
Traffic fatalities up in Champaign County this year, data shows
Reports show the county saw the highest number of traffic deaths at this point in a year in over two decades. Officials are taking community input to try and understand why.