Deadline set for election letters
The deadline for submitting letters about the upcoming election is Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. The word limit is 100. Submitting a letter does...
Urbana cyclist cited in injury crash at East Church and North Locust
A bicyclist was cited for failure to stop at a stop sign following a bicycle versus car injury crash last week.On Sept. 18, the...
Alleged Security National Bank robber is former employee
One of two co-defendants arrested Wednesday for allegedly robbing local bank employees earlier this year used to work at the bank.Ryan H. Seibert, 22,...
Armed officer to patrol halls of Riverside Schools starting Oct. 12
DEGRAFF - After several months of discussion and a virtually nonexistent response from the public, the Riverside Board of Education on Sept. 22 quietly...
Physician brings world view to OB/GYN practice
Dr. Daniel Nesselroade, who recently opened an OB/GYN office in Urbana, is excited about the opportunity to serve the health needs of women in...
Local News Briefs
Life Chain is Oct. 4Champaign County Right to Life will hold its annual Life Chain witness 2-3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, on Monument...
Urbana Chili Cook-Off events announced
The 9th annual Simon Kenton Chili Cook-Off Festival on Saturday, Sept. 26 will include live entertainment, children’s games and a day full of contests....
‘Day of Service’ volunteers tackle Railroad St. cleanup in Urbana
On Sept. 12, The Alicia Titus Memorial Peace Fund sponsored a “Day of Service” as a way to “give back” to the community. Thirty-three...
Enjoy non-scary walk and crafts at Boo in the Bog, hosted by Cedar Bog...
Cedar Bog Nature Preserve will host the annual Boo in the Bog 7-9 p.m. Oct. 16 and 17. Walk along the boardwalk lit with...
McAuley/Springfield Regional and union reach fiveyear agreement
Becky Williams, president of SEIU District 1199, and Paul Hiltz, president and CEO of Community Mercy Health Partners, announced a tentative agreement on a...
