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Central Illinois Sees Record Rainfall Totals from Hurricane Beryl’s Remnants
Central Illinois – The remnants of Hurricane Beryl brought significant rainfall to Central Illinois over the past 48 hours. According to the US National Weather Service Central Illinois, widespread rainfall of 1-2 inches fell, with most areas east of I-55 receiving 2-4 inches. Some locations in Champaign and Vermilion counties saw over 5 inches of rain.
University YMCA’s 24th Dump & Run starts in August
The University YMCA’s annual Dump & Run has been at it for 24 years now, and they’ve recently announced the dates and times for collection at the University of Illinois Stock Pavilion. The project has been successful in reducing littering and collecting waste from folks all over Champaign County. Check out Tom Ackerman’s article about Dump & Run from a few years back for something fun to read.
Homeless service providers share efforts with Community Coalition
CHAMPAIGN — Organizations that provide support to homeless individuals in Champaign County are teaming up to make their resources more efficient and easier to access. Representatives from the city of Champaign, Strides low-barrier shelter, Cunningham Township, the Regional Planning Commission, United Way and Hope Village briefed attendees at Wednesday’s Community Coalition meeting about their plans.
For the 55-and-over crowd, July 13-20, 2024
For information about services available to older adults, contact Robbie Edwards, information coordinator, at the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program and Helen Mary Stevick Senior Citizens Center, 2102 Windsor Place, Suite 3, C, at 217-359-6500. RSVP and the Stevick Center are administered by Family Service of Champaign County. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Ethel...
Local police spent over $170,000 on overtime for one day of University of Illinois’ Gaza protests
Police departments throughout Champaign County paid out $171,457 in overtime costs to officers who responded to one day of protests at the University of Illinois over the war in Gaza, according to data obtained by CU-CitizenAccess from Freedom of Information Act requests. The long day of protests on April 26...
Pro-Palestine student demonstrator charged with Mob Action after U of I protest
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A student involved in the pro-Palestine protests on University of Illinois campus earlier this year has been charged with Mob Action after U of I Police used social media to identify her. According to Champaign County State’s Attorney Julia Rietz, Yafa K Issa, 18 of Savoy, was charged with one count […]
Perfect weather and stellar lineup highlight Cobrafest 2024
Whether you’re a Champaign County local, or a Hum fan making your yearly pilgrimage to the humble town of Tolono, Illinois, CobraFest 2024 offers the crowd a sense of community. On Saturday, July 6th, camp chairs scattered the pavement of the Loose Cobra parking lot, and sweaty bodies packed inside to experience an evening of killer alternative rock music.
Community Spotlight: Charity Golf Outing for Community Service Center of Northern Champaign Co.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Community Service Center of Northern Champaign County is a nonprofit that helps provide services and programs to those in need. On July 26, they will be holding their annual Charity Golf Outing in Rantoul. Cindy Crawford discussed it with WCIA’s Matthew White for Tuesday’s Community Spotlight. The center has two […]
Top of the Morning, July 10, 2024
Jul. 10—Queens Katie Landers and Makenzie Huls dressed appropriately for Monday's sticky fair improvement project in Urbana. "No crown or sash today," Landers said, opting for a "hot and sweaty outfit." To kick off their final week as Champaign County royalty, Landers and Huls worked their tails off for two-plus hours, spray-painting dozens of hooves (cattle, pig, sheep) on cement paths ...
Written applications open for Habitat homes in Champaign County
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County is now accepting applications for those who need safe and affordable housing. However, due to a technical problem on their website, online applications are not yet available. The application period for 2025-2026 builds opened Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. It will close in two weeks […]
Charleston native to represent Chinese Taipei in swimming at the 2024 Olympics
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS) — The Champaign County YMCA Heat Swim Team announced that former participant Angie Coe, of Charleston, Ill. has been selected to represent Chinese Taipei in swimming at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Angie Coe is the third Olympian to emerge from the YMCA Heat swim...
Champaign County Fair Fun for Families: Preview, Highlights, Tips and Ways to Save
Are you ready for some Champaign County Fair action? Because here it comes, from July 19-27 (Before you go any further, this is the Champaign County Fair in Urbana, Illinois. NOT Ohio. Just to clear that up!) Editor’s Note: All information subject to change at any time. The official Champaign...
2023-24 Preps Year in Review: Top 10 teams on the rise
Jul. 9—Want to hop on the bandwagon of these area high school programs before the 2024-25 school year starts? Preps coordinator Zach Piatt explains why it's smart to do just that for these local teams on the rise: 1. Champaign Central softball Last year, the Maroons got a hint of what they might be able to accomplish by making it to a regional championship game. This year, they made it back ...
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