Mayor Gerald Schweighart will accept on behalf of the city of Champaign the Ameren Illinois Act on Energy's "Most Progressive City Award" on November 15 at 2 p.m. at the Ameren Illinois, Champaign/Urbana Operating Center, 1112 W. Anthony Dr. This is the first time the award has ever been presented.

The City of Champaign will hold an interactive open house Tuesday at the City Building Atrium (102 N. Neil Street in Champaign) to discuss a Regional Housing Study, a press release said.

Community members came together Thursday afternoon for the grand opening of the Champaign-Urbana Community Fab Lab, which aims to inspire innovative thinking in the general population.

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A Town Hall Meeting to discuss campus safety will be held on Saturday, November 13, at 3 p.m. in the Illini Union’s Courtyard Café.

Nearly 400 students at the University have served in the military. Veteran's Day serves as a reminder each fall to honor those who have earned us the liberties we have today.

Hall of Famer Dave Winfield will be hosting and narrating The Baseball Music Project to celebrate America’s pastime.

City council convened Tuesday evening to discuss a comprehensive plan for the city of Champaign and a housing survey that was conducted to assess housing needs in the city.

The Urbana-Champaign Senate unanimously approved the composition of the chancellor’s search committee Monday.

With consideration of a city staff report and the verbal purchase offer by Carol Baxley, the Urbana City Council voted Monday to defer the issue of the landmark designation of the Halberstadt house, 104 N. Central Ave.

Champaign City Council will convene Tuesday evening for a study session to discuss a housing study survey and plans for undeveloped areas in Champaign.

Supporters of the Rape Advocacy, Counseling and Education Services are inviting the community to a charitable night of wine tasting.