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Friday July 26th Afternoon Book Signing at Public Library to Focus on Historic Danville Softball Team
A look back on a special Danville softball team will happen this Friday (July 26th) when author Phyllis Smith will be at the Danville Public Library for an afternoon book signing. Smith’s book “Black Diamond, Black Gold; the Danville Lady Tomahawks” will look at a team of African American young ladies that her father, Wilbur Atkinson, created in the early 60s over at Lincoln Park. They immediately set up shop at Carver Park, where a field now sits named after Wilber Atkinson.
Danville ‘Wonder Garden’ cultivates love of gardening in kids
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) – A year-round program in Danville is growing kids’ love of reading along with growing flowers. Through the University of Illinois’ Extension Office, the Volunteer Master Gardeners volunteer at what’s called the “Wonder Garden” to teach kids all about growing plants. Every Monday at the Danville Public Library, they start indoors reading […]
Champaign County seeking election judges ahead of November
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign County Clerk & Recorder is calling for poll workers as the presidential election draws nearer. Election judges ensure that polling places remain accessible and run smoothly on Election Day and during early voting. Responsibilities include opening and closing the polls, handling all election materials, giving assistance, checking that only […]
Field day provides diverse avenues to resiliency, sustainability in agriculture
URBANA, Ill. — As the agriculture industry has grown and evolved over the centuries, numerous environmental and societal factors have constantly challenged its resilience. Today is no different. To achieve sustainable agricultural operations, farmers must continue to adopt new technologies and management practices to adapt to present-day factors. Doing this requires exploration, integration, and partnership.
Parkland Professional Support Staff Association reaches tentative agreement with college
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — After months of negotiating, Parkland Community College has made a deal with its support staff. The Parkland Professional Support Staff Association has reached a tentative agreement with the college, the association confirmed in a statement to WCIA Tuesday evening. The agreement has not yet been shared with members, so the association […]
Community Spotlight: Back to the Prairibbean at Riggs
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Eastern Illinois Parrot Head Club and the Developmental Services Center (DSC) are teaming up to host “Back to the Prairibbean” — a benefit concert — at Riggs Beer Company in Urbana. Connie Walsh of the Eastern Illinois Parrot Head Club and Jodie Harmon, DSC Vice President of Development and Communications, […]
Furever Family: University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital | Signs of dogs experiencing Heat Stress
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — From U of I Veterinary Teaching Hospital:. Dr. Christopher Kennedy is a veterinarian within our emergency and critical care service at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. He is a diplomate (boarded specialist) in both the European and American Colleges of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. Signs...
Agenda dispute kicks off Monday Champaign School Board meeting
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Tensions were raised right off the bat at Monday night’s Champaign Unit 4 School Board meeting. Upon approving the night’s agenda, board member Mark Holm requested an amendment to add board reorganization for “basically, all the officers but president” to the agenda. Holm said fellow board members Sam Banks, Betsy Holder, […]
Illinois football aims to convert close losses to wins, eye postseason return in 2024
The Sports Deks was at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and the big topic for Illinois football was trying to turn those close losses into wins and get back into postseason play. After a 7-1 start in 2022 and high expectations heading into 2023, it’s about continuing that and building...
U of I Archives detail story of Illini Olympian 100 years after gold medal wins
The 2024 Summer Olympics kick off this week in Paris, exactly 100 years after the city last hosted the games. The United States won 45 gold medals in 1924, and two of them were won by a Fighting Illini.
Illini women’s basketball team picks up two promising new transfers
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – University of Illinois women’s head basketball coach, Shauna Green, recently picked up two new transfers through the NCAA Transfer Portal, a digital tool that helps student-athletes transfer between NCAA member institutions. Green has high hopes for the upcoming season with her new sophomore...
CUTC Presents “The Sound of Music”
Champaign-Urbana Theater Company (CUTC) is back with a production of one of the most beloved musicals of all time, The Sound of Music. Presented by the Champaign Park District, the show runs Thursday, August 1, through Sunday, August 4, at the historic Virginia Theatre. The final collaboration between composer Richard...
'Really, really excited': Everything coach Illinois football coach Bret Bielema said at Big Ten media day
The Illinois Fighting Illini football team is entering its fourth season under coach Bret Bielema. The Illini, coming off a 5-7 season, are picked to finish 15th in the new-look 18-team Big Ten Conference in 2024, according to the USA TODAY Sports Network. ...
Champaign School District approves five new administrative appointments
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign School District announced the approval of five administrative appointments during the school board’s meeting Monday night. All five appointments are for either assistant principal or dean of students positions. The school district provided the following information about each appointee’s background and prior experience: All five appointees will begin their […]
Illini Inquirer Podcast | B1G Media Days with the Illini: Josh Whitman, Gabe Jacas, Seth Coleman & Pat Bryant
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner chat with Illinois AD Josh Whitman and Illinois players Gabe Jacas, Seth Coleman and Gabe Jacas at Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis. Illini outside linebackers Gabe Jacas and Seth Coleman chat with Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner at Big Ten...
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