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Here’s what films are showing this summer on the Quad
Illini Union Board’s annual Summer Movies on the Quad series returns net Thursday, May 23rd. Kicking the series off is Bob Marly: One Love, followed by Dune II, Arthur the King, and many more after that through the summer every Thursday until August 8th. All of the films are free and start at 9 p.m. The University of Illinois Quad is located just south of the Illini Union (1401 W. Green Street, Urbana).
Central IL communities getting more than $56M for water infrastructure projects
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — More than $56 million out of $205 million from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is getting distributed to several Central Illinois communities to upgrade water infrastructure. Two low-interest loan programs make up the Illinois EPA’s State Revolving Fund Program: the Water Pollution Control Loan Program for waste and storm water projects, […]
Crime slightly up in Urbana in 1Q of 2024, police data shows
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — New data from the Urbana Police Department is showing how crime was distributed across the city in the first quarter of 2024 and how it compares to the first quarter of last year. The data shows that overall crime increased by about 5.5% from the first quarter of 2023 to the […]
Champaign-Urbana bike groups honoring riders hurt, killed on roads
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — An international biking event is taking place Wednesday evening that will include a trio of Champaign-Urbana biking groups. The Ride of Silence is a memorial event that honors bicyclists who are hurt or killed while riding on public roadways. It is a slow-paced bike ride that, in Champaign-Urbana, will take place […]
Three power chairs now available to reserve at Allerton Park and Retreat Center
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WAND) - Three power chairs are now available to reserve for those with limited mobility at Allerton Park and Retreat Center. The chairs are available thanks to a donation from Brenda and Wayland Eheart and a grant from the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois. The chairs will...
Champaign County Humane Society | Meet Sheeba
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — If you’ve been on the fence about adding a furry friend to your family, now’s the time! Here with us are Daniella Misa, adoption supervisor at the Champaign County Humane Society, and Sheeba!. Website. Social Media Links.
Businesses present generous donations to Operation Honor Guard
Update at 4 p.m. Sav-Mor Pharmacy’s Pat Karnes and Neva Thode presented a $5,000 check to go toward Operation Honor Guard. The pharmacy is a longtime sponsor of the organization given its close connection with many veterans in the community. “My dad was a vet in the Navy. He was in the Korean conflict, so […]
Pandamonium makes some really good doughnuts
My family regularly frequents just about every doughnut place in town: Ye Olde Donut Shoppe, Industrial Donut, even the chains and groceries stores like Dunkin and Shnucks. Though our go-to favorite is Pandamonium Doughnuts, hands down. We’ve been going for years, and my mom (who doesn’t even live in Illinois) has one of their t-shirts. It’s safe to say we are big fans.
Bathrooms vandalized at Urbana’s Blair Park, police investigating
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The restrooms at Urbana’s Blair Park are currently unavailable for use after they were recently vandalized. Officials with the Urbana Park District said on Facebook the vandalism resulted in severe damage to the bathrooms that will take time to repair. In the meantime, portable toilets have been installed for use during […]
Take a visual tour of the Urbana Straw Bale House
There are many pieces of interesting architecture in our community, some of which I was reminded of after reading Amy Penne’s preview of what is to come in the arts this month. Mid-Continent Modern is being celebrated at Krannert Art Museum this week, a project which took a look at the Erlanger House in Urbana, just one of many mid-century homes. You don’t have to look around too much to find other interesting home projects in Urbana, and while this one is a bit different than something like Erlanger, I was lead to the Urbana Straw Bale House. This house, located at 605 East Main Street in Urbana, was awarded Traditional Construction Heritage Award by PACA a few years back. This is just one of many that is new to me, so I thought it would be worth a share.
Champaign Co. Salvation Army celebrates volunteers
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Salvation Army has helped people in need for years. Now, they’re thanking the people who make it happen. Director of Community Engagement in Champaign County, Aaron Bird, said last year, those volunteers helped more than 74,000 people. Governor Pritzker issued a proclamation, and a former president declared it an official […]
UI expert says humans at low risk of bird flu as cases rise in mammals
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — As scientists have researched cows and other mammals getting infected with the bird flu, an expert from the University of Illinois is advising people not to worry too much. The CDC reported nine states having cattle outbreaks with 36 dairy herds affected. Experts are watching closely to make sure it […]
Champaign Co. police honor the fallen with memorial ceremony
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Police officers from six departments participated in the annual Champaign County Police Memorial ceremony on Tuesday morning. Names of fallen officers were read, bagpipes played, and the 21-gun salute reigned. Champaign County Sheriff Dustin Heurman was one of many who spoke. He said the memorial is a reminder of past and […]
University of Illinois Board of Trustees to discuss academic program changes
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The University System Board of Trustees is set to meet Thursday, and will vote on several changes to academic programs. The University is seeking official approval for the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science, after receiving a large donation from Thomas Siebel earlier this year. The Board will consider renaming […]
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