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State Releases Updated List of High-Risk Lead Exposure ZIP Codes: Champaign and Vermilion Communities on Alert
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released its latest list of pediatric high-risk ZIP codes for lead exposure, highlighting several communities in Champaign and Vermilion counties as areas of concern. This designation means that children living in these ZIP codes are at increased risk for lead poisoning, a serious health […]
Trump to Visit New 5,000-Bed Immigration Detention Facility Dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz”
The deportation and detention of immigrants in the United States has been political fodder for Trump administration officials and advisors since his second term began in Jan. 2025. From U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem’s selfie with detainees in El Salvador to Trump advisor Laura Loomer expressing enthusiasm about […]
Jessica Bryson Named Director of Communications for Mahomet-Seymour School District
The Mahomet-Seymour Community Unit School District No. 3 has announced the appointment of Jessica Bryson as its new Director of Communications, a position created to lead the district’s strategic messaging and public relations efforts. Bryson brings 10 years of communication experience to the role. An Eastern Illinois University graduate, Bryson […]
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Launches Annual Summer Food Service Program for Local Children
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is once again stepping up to address summer nutrition needs by hosting the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), beginning Friday, July 25, and running through Monday, August 11. This essential initiative provides free breakfast and lunch to children aged one to 18 during the […]
Painkillers Blues Band to Headline Summer Concert Series at Homer Lake
Music lovers in Champaign County are in for a treat as the Painkillers Blues Band takes the stage at the Summer Concert Series, set for June 29 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Interpretive Center in Homer Lake Forest Preserve. The Painkillers Blues Band, a central Illinois favorite, is […]
Explore the Cosmos: Big Bird’s Moon Trip and Niyah’s Multiverse Journey Come to Parkland College
The William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College is set to ignite imaginations this week with two highly anticipated planetarium shows: One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure and Niyah and the Multiverse. These interactive experiences are scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, and Thursday, June 26, 2025. One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s […]
“Take Me Fishing 2025” Casts a Line for Family Fun at Homer Lake
The Champaign County Forest Preserve is gearing up for a morning of outdoor adventure as the Champaign County Forest Preserve District hosts its annual “Take Me Fishing 2025” event at Homer Lake Forest Preserve. The event is scheduled for June 28 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Walnut Hill […]
“Let’s Celebrate Summer: Playscape Party” Set for June 25 at Homer Lake Forest Preserve
Families and nature lovers are invited to kick off the season at the “Let’s Celebrate Summer: Playscape Party,” happening Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Natural Playscape in Homer Lake Forest Preserve. Hosted by the Champaign County Forest Preserve District, this free event promises two […]
Congress Moves to Limit Trump’s War Powers as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates
As Israel and Iran enter their fifth day of direct military confrontation, lawmakers from both parties are mobilizing to constrain President Donald Trump’s ability to commit U.S. forces to the conflict without explicit congressional approval. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced a war powers resolution in the Senate on Monday, while […]
