According to the survey, 549 people in Champaign County, including 163 children, were homeless in January, when the survey was conducted. The last count held in January 2009 identified 495 homeless persons in Champaign County.

Protests mark tax day

A resolution requesting that Illinois officials reconsider the decision to drop Health Alliance, an Urbana-based health insurance company, from the health care plan for state employees passed unanimously at the Monday Urbana City Council meeting.

In observance of the Easter holiday, there will be no MTD services Apr. 24.

Champaign

Illinois’ decision to drop Health Alliance, a health maintenance organization, from its health care plan for state employees will be a topic of conversation at the Urbana City Council meeting on Monday.

Community members and leaders alike gathered for the fourth annual Wheelathon, held Saturday by the PACE Center for Independent Living.

Amidst efforts to bridge the gap between police and community, citizens from the Urbana and Champaign communities gathered at Salem Baptist Church in Champaign to hear African American ex-police chief Leon Frazier speak regarding what the people of Champaign-Urbana can do to build a better relationship with area police.

Autism supporters recognized April as Autism Awareness Month by walking together during Sunday’s Champaign-Urbana 3rd Annual Autism Network Walk and Safety Fair.

Champaign

Champaign Mayor-elect Don Gerard is building a transition team to help him get ready to be sworn into office May 3.

The 3rd Annual Autism Walk and Safety Fair will be this Sunday at Parkland College, said Sally Mustered, Associate Director of Champaign-Urbana Autism Network.