
Path to affordable home ownership available through Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County program
The program offers a zero mortgage rate, making repayment affordable for selected applicants.
The program offers a zero mortgage rate, making repayment affordable for selected applicants.
Workers called off a strike for Wednesday after reaching a tentative contract agreement that includes salary increases as well as reductions in healthcare costs and other benefits.
A work stoppage on Wednesday could bring county operations to a halt and cause delays for people who have business with Champaign County.
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.
This year’s event will include some changes to its parade route and time.
More than 100 workers rallied Monday afternoon outside the Champaign County Courthouse in Urbana.
The county is asking residents in Champaign-Urbana to send in photos of streets, roads and sidewalks that may be dangerous.
The 24/7 low-barrier shelter in downtown Champaign primarily operates with temporary federal funding that officials say will run out by the end of the year.
The disease has infected several wild animals in the county, some of which have been brought to the University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Clinic. Public health officials advise against handling wild birds showing signs of illness.
This segment of Dialogue goes inside the first public bus tour of the Champaign County African American Heritage Trail. Then, a conversation on preserving African American history with the Executive Director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Christina Strutt.
Illinois Public Media rides along for the first public bus tour for the Champaign County African American Heritage Trail.
With Urbana’s Primary Election just days away, Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons says that nearly half of expected voters have already cast their ballots through early voting or mail-in options. More than 1,500 people had voted early as of Wednesday morning.
The countywide celebration aims to honor Dr. King’s work of pursuing equity and justice for all, and renew local commitments to these causes.
Heavy snow accumulation of six inches or more is possible through Monday morning.
Officials are asking for input on a proposal that aims to improve safety along one part of the north-south arterial road in Urbana. The plan would include a lane reduction as well as new bike lanes and pedestrian crossings.