Champaign Unit 4 Schools Distribute 1,000 Chromebooks To Students
The Champaign and Urbana school districts are distributing Chromebooks to students who need the devices. Champaign schools have so far distributed about 1,000 Chromebooks to district families, according to Unit 4 spokesperson, John Lyday. Courtney Harmon, an Urbana District 116 parent, picked up a Chromebook for her six-year-old son last week. Her son attends Yankee […]
How COVID-19 Affects Services For Adults With Disabilities
Agencies that provide services to adults with disabilities have had to change the way they operate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of Illinois’ shelter-in-place order, the Developmental Services Center has had to cancel all in-person programs at their building in Champaign. The agency has since relied on technology, whenever possible, to provide case management and […]
Local COVID-19 Fund Gets $250,000 From State
The United Way of Champaign County has received a $250,000 grant from the State of Illinois to use for COVID-19 relief.
