The City of Champaign has announced that it is currently seeking proposals for a Comprehensive Parking Study and Management Plan. This initiative aims to address parking-related challenges within the city.
Illinois baseball has announced its 2025 Big Ten schedule, which includes a 30-game slate for the first time, expanding from the previous 24 games. The conference play will start on March 7 and continue until May 17. The Big Ten Tournament is scheduled to be held at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
CS&L is set to deploy stop signs at the intersection of Neil Street and Center Drive as part of a project to install a new traffic signal cabinet. The temporary measure will be in place while power is removed for the installation process. After power restoration, the traffic signal will operate in flash mode until the work is fully completed.
The University of Illinois men's golf team is set to host an NCAA postseason tournament for the first time in its history. The Fighting Illini have been chosen as one of six regional hosts for the NCAA Regional, which will take place at Atkins Golf Club from May 12-14. This event marks the initial stage on the path to the NCAA Championship.
Administrators in Monticello Community Unit School District 25 earn an average of $96,855 per year, ranking 257th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Illinois has announced plans for the Memorial Stadium Rededication weekend, scheduled from Thursday, Oct. 17 to Saturday, Oct. 19. This event is part of a season-long celebration marking the 100th anniversary of Memorial Stadium.
Halloween trick-or-treating hours in the City of Champaign, City of Urbana, and Champaign County will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, October 31, 2024.
Michael Massey, second baseman for the Kansas City Royals, had a productive 2024 season, appearing in 100 games. He achieved a slash line of .259/.294/.449 with 17 doubles, 14 home runs, and 45 RBIs. The Palos Park, Illinois native also posted career-high marks in runs (45), triples (2), average, slugging, OPS and OPS+ (105). Defensively, he recorded a .990 fielding percentage with only three errors in 302 total chances at second base.
White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive. Both eastbound and westbound Anthony Drive traffic will be detoured in the area. The closure will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., starting on Monday, October 7, and ending on Friday, October 11, 2024, weather permitting. Access will be maintained to all local properties.
Stark Excavating will close one eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Waverly Drive and Mayfair Road to complete pavement repairs. The closure is scheduled to start on Thursday, October 3, and the lane is expected to reopen by Friday, October 11, 2024. During this period, eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane.
Illinois women's golf team concluded their participation in the Windy City Collegiate Classic, finishing 14th with a team total of 313 (+25) in the final round at Westmoreland Country Club.