On Giving Tuesday, November 28, the Champaign Police, along with other area law enforcement agencies and the Eastern Illinois Foodbank, organized a community food drive called "Stuff the Squad." The Champaign PD, Urbana PD, University of Illinois PD, and the Champaign County Sheriff's Office all participated in a friendly competition to collect non-perishable food items.According to the original article, the Sheriff's Office was able to gather the most food. However, the combined effort of the community and these agencies resulted in an impressive total of over 7,200...
The Martin Luther King Jr. Countywide Celebration is scheduled to take place on January 14, 2024, at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts at 5:00 PM. This event aims to pay tribute to the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., while also recognizing individuals and organizations that embody his ideals and work towards serving the community. According to the MLK Committee, nominations are still being accepted for three prestigious awards: the Doris Hoskins Prestigious Community Service Award, the James R. Burgess Jr – Susan Friberg Humanitarian Award,...
Construction work on Town Center Boulevard will lead to a lane closure between Moreland Boulevard and Neil Street, causing traffic delays for commuters in the area. DUCE Construction will be closing one eastbound lane in order to construct a new driveway approach at 421 W. Town Center Boulevard. The closure is scheduled to begin on Monday, December 11, and will last until Friday, December 15, 2023.According to the Public Works Department, the lane closure is necessary to ensure the safety of both motorists and construction workers during the construction process....