Since 1901, the courthouse has gone through immense changes, from the building itself to the way it functions in the community. But changes to state law have led to a sharp decline in revenue for courthouse services.
The protest on March 28 was part of a broader wave of rallies across North America. Organizers and demonstrators pointed to growing concerns over civil rights and government actions while urging continued public engagement.
Champaign County employees are threatening to call a strike as soon as next Tuesday. The union says county management is not offering a contract with “fair wages” or affordable health insurance.
More than 100 workers rallied Monday afternoon outside the Champaign County Courthouse in Urbana.
Several thousand protested the Trump administration at the rally outside the Champaign County Courthouse Saturday afternoon.
Before he was elected president, Abraham Lincoln spoke in Urbana on Oct. 24, 1854, to denounce a law that allowed for the expansion of slavery. On Thursday, one hundred and seventy years later, a commemoration was held at the Champaign County Courthouse. Around 50 community members gathered to hear the history behind those remarks.
URBANA – For decades, the people of Urbana have marveled at the architecture of the county courthouse, built in 1901, and dozens of other buildings in its downtown. Now the historic downtown district is receiving national recognition. This week, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced the Downtown Urbana Historic District is one of 12