The program is free, but registration is encouraged so you can be made aware of inclement weather-related location changes. Visit go.illinois.edu/SpringWalks for more information or register.
“We are committed to protecting and supporting children who have experienced abuse,” said Elizabeth Lebs, Family Advocate. “By opening our doors to the public and the media, we aim to raise awareness of the services available and encourage our community to take an active role in child abuse prevention.”
Urbana Police have arrested Kartila Brooks, 40, of Champaign, for Aggravated DUI and DUI drugs in connection with a fatal crash that occurred on March 13 at the intersection of Philo Road and Colorado Avenue. The crash claimed the life of a two-month-old infant.
Several Champaign-Urbana restaurants, including Sun Singer, Suzu’s Bakery, and Sushi Siam, are seeing a surge in fraudulent online orders—forcing at least one to halt its delivery and online payment services.
Champaign-Urbana will see widespread frost late Friday night into early Saturday, with temperatures dipping to around 31°F. Sunshine returns Saturday with a high near 60°F, followed by increasing clouds and warmer temperatures Sunday. Highs will reach 70°F Sunday with gusty south winds, making for a breezy but mild end to the weekend.
Illinois K-12 schools that use Native American names, mascots, or imagery — like the Mt. Zion Braves or Cahokia Comanches — could soon be required to make a change under a bill passed Thursday by the Illinois House of Representatives.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.
“I had a couple of students in my office — they don’t want their names to be known — but they told me that there is absolute alarm about what can happen. One student was taking an after-dinner walk and a car just sat there with its lights on for 15 minutes. The student was actually afraid they may be picked up by ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] like the Tufts student,” Kapur said.
