Big changes are underway at the future home of Sunshine Book Nook in downtown Urbana, as building renovations continue to take shape. The independent bookstore recently shared an update on its social media page, expressing excitement about the progress being made behind the scenes.
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The building’s new owners have been hard at work improving the space, tackling essential repairs such as roof work, front door glass replacement, masonry restoration, and evaluations of the electric and plumbing systems. Their efforts are aimed at ensuring the space is safe, functional, and welcoming ahead of the

Universal Home Health & Hospice has earned national acclaim for its commitment to compassionate, high-quality care, receiving the Hospice CAHPS Honors Elite Certificate—a top-tier recognition awarded by the Hospice Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Honors Program, administered by MatrixCare.

​Monument Square District (MSD) is bringing new life to Legacy Park in downtown Urbana with the addition of a fresh green space. Replacing the previously plain gravel area, the improvement is designed to enhance the park’s charm and provide a more inviting experience for visitors.

​The transformation is currently underway, thanks to the efforts of Garden of Eden

The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, June 25th, to officially open the new pavilion at the North Lewisburg Ball Park. The event marked a significant enhancement to the park’s amenities, made possible through the generous sponsorship of Memorial Health.

The newly constructed pavilion provides a beautiful, shaded area with picnic tables and a panoramic view of the ballpark, creating a welcoming space for families and community members to gather, relax, and enjoy recreational activities.

​The Mechanicsburg Public Library is bringing the heat this summer with a dynamic schedule of programs for all ages throughout the month of July.

If you are ready to make a change for the better and kick the smoking habit, Mercy Health REACH Services – Springfield can help with a free, six-week series of smoking cessation classes starting in July.

The classes are led by a Certified Tobacco

​Step back in time and explore the golden era of traveling entertainment at the next West Liberty Historical Society program, set for Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the second-floor Opera House of Town Hall, located at 201 N Detroit Street in downtown West Liberty.
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This month’s program, “The Kinsey Komedy Kompany: Touring Groups at the Opera House,” will highlight the theatrical charm and cultural impact of traveling performance troupes that brought laughter, music, and drama to small-town America in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Attendees will gain insight into how these acts shaped local entertainment before the rise of film and radio.