🌱 Patch AM: Which Champaign restaurants just turned past violations into clean bills?

Happening soon: Jingle Bell Rock Small Business Show on the Champaign Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Which Champaign-Urbana changemakers made this Person of the Year list?

You won’t want to miss Jingle Bell Rock Small Business Show on the Champaign Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Want to ask Champaign Police a question over coffee?

Coming up: Lindy Hoppers at Hamilton Walkers - Fall/Winter Edition 2025 on the Champaign Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: What’s on Tuesday night’s Champaign City Council agenda?

Happening soon: OUR Mic: Music, Memory, and Mourning on the Champaign Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Why are hundreds more Champaign teens saying yes to summer jobs?

Happening soon: Mistletoe Market CU on the Champaign Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How this Fifth Street sewer repair could disrupt your usual route

You won’t want to miss The Space and Kristen Unakis Present COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT!!!! on the Champaign Patch calendar

Op-Ed: Champaign’s Firefighter Shortages Mirror a Statewide Crisis. Pension Reform Could Strengthen Safety

Champaign’s shrinking applicant pools reflect Illinois’ broader struggle to keep firehouses fully staffed.

🌱 Patch AM: How a routine food delivery turned into a dangerous clash at Kraft

Coming up: New to CU Mixer on the Champaign Patch calendar

The Red Roses in Concert

The Red Roses band performs live in the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Auditorium Theater on Friday, Nov. 7th!

The Red Roses in Concert

The Red Roses band performs live in the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Auditorium Theater on Friday, Nov. 7th!

6 tips for choosing your health benefits for 2026

By Tom Kunst, CEO, Employer & Individual, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

Updated flu vaccinations now available at CVS Pharmacy® and MinuteClinic®

CVS Health® survey finds more than 60 percent of consumers say they are likely to get a flu shot this season

Rates of Some Cancers are Rising Among Younger Adults: What Illinois Residents Need to Know

By Dr. Abbie Miller, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

Chesterbrook Academy® Preschool in Champaign to Host Open House Events Filled with Fall Festivities

Interested families are invited to tour the school, meet school leaders, learn about the curriculum, and engage in fall-themed activities

Two Local Women To Represent Union At International Conference

Annual event brings together thousands of women working in the trades

PHOTOS: Foreigner Rocks Gibson City

Foreigner and John Waite played the annual Gibson City Summer Bash on August 16th.

Local Farmers Applaud Poultry Reform as Boost to Rural Economies

Small farmers gain an important victory in this new law championed by the Illinois Stewardship Alliance.

Sugar Lime Blue - Concert on the Outdoor Rooftop

SUGAR LIME BLUE performs live on the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Outdoor Rooftop venue on Friday August 29th at 7pm (doors open 6:15pm)

Chesterbrook Academy® Preschool in Champaign to Host Open House and Back-to-School Sneak Peek Events

Interested families are invited to tour the school, meet school leaders, and learn about the exciting plans for the upcoming school year

Local 149 Apprentices Graduate, Next Apprentice Class Begins

15 apprentices graduated to journeymen, before the next class of 17 new apprentices begin their careers

Conservation Funding Crisis Puts Champaign-Area Farmland and Mahomet Aquifer at Risk

The Champaign-area district plays a key role in helping farmers reduce nutrient runoff, manage stormwater, and prevent soil erosion

Column: Fixing the Rural Teacher Crisis Starts with Smart Solutions

Three IARSS-Goshen authors: Recruitment hurdles, under-certification, and geography worsen rural educator shortages.

Limited Edition Beer Promotes Union's Veterans Program

Lager to be released with Riggs Beer Co. this Memorial Day weekend

ANDROID PARANOID - a tribute to Radiohead concert

The Rooftop Outdoor Music Series at the Joliet Area Historical Museum opens May 17th featuring ANDROID PARANOID paying tribute to Radiohead

Chesterbrook Academy® Preschoolers in Champaign Celebrate Earth Day

On April 22, students celebrated Earth Day and protecting the environment with a variety of environmental activities and projects

ANDROID PARANOID - a tribute to Radiohead concert

The Rooftop Outdoor Music Series at the Joliet Area Historical Museum opens May 17th featuring ANDROID PARANOID paying tribute to Radiohead

Champaign County hosting statewide trades competition

Dozens of union apprentices will compete for state titles

Three Strategies to Help Support Your Health as We “Spring” Forward

By Dr. Abbie Miller, a market Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

Chesterbrook Academy® Preschools in Chicago Area to Host Open Houses

Interested families are invited to tour the school, explore classrooms, meet school leaders, and learn about the curriculum

Open Houses for Chesterbrook Academy® Preschool Locations, Jan. 25

Interested families are invited to explore classrooms, meet school leaders, and learn about Chesterbrook Academy’s curriculum

Chesterbrook Academy® Students Donate 250 Food Items to Food Bank

Students held a food drive to collect the nonperishable food items for community members

Chesterbrook Academy® Preschools in Chicago Area Host Open House Week

Interested families are invited to tour the schools, explore classrooms, meet school leaders, and learn about the curriculum

Family Of Fallen State Trooper Mourns Loss Ahead Of Funeral Services

The family of Trooper Corey Thompsen, killed in a crash with an unlicensed driver, said the 28-year-old "died doing what he loved."

Crash That Killed Illinois State Trooper Leads To Ticket For Trucker

Trooper Corey Thompsen, 28, was struck by a truck in Champaign County. The driver has been cited for expired license and failure to yield.

Illinois State Trooper Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash Near Champaign

Trooper Corey S. Thompsen, 28, died Friday after a two-vehicle crash. The incident remains under investigation, according to state police.

Obituary: Douglas Michael Sasso

He proudly served as a United States Marine for 23 years attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel before retiring from active duty.

Chesterbrook Academy® Preschools in Chicago Area to Host Open Houses

Interested families are invited to tour the schools, explore classrooms, meet school leaders, and learn about the curriculum

Labor Unions, Local Firms Team Up For Job Fair & Cookout

Sunday’s event will offer career opportunities with the trades

Now Your New Floor Can Be Brought to Your Door

Former Healthcare Professional Wants More Family Time and Less Stress in His New Career with Floor Coverings International

Local Union Worker Wins International Championship

Plumber Andrew Hall brings home gold after week-long contest