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December 17, 20210

Another record year for Champaign shootings warrants debate over causes, solutions

In July, Kieshaun Thatch, 17, was killed and four others were wounded in a shooting at the American Legion in Champaign, where mourners were gathered

December 17, 20210

Gun violence escalates in Urbana over past two years into “emergency” situation

Adrian Watson Jr., a 20-year-old from Danville, was shot to death on October 10 in the early morning on the 1000 block of South Smith Road in Urbana.

December 7, 20200

Food insecurity projected to soar in eastern Illinois and Champaign County

Food insecurity in the 18 counties served by the Eastern Illinois Foodbank is projected to rise this year by an alarming rate of almost 37%, from 119

April 21, 20150

Free and reduced-cost lunches served up at Champaign County schools

The number of children receiving free and reduced-cost lunches in Champaign County is on the rise as numbers across the country decline. Of the schoo

Photo of Head Start director Cameron Moore

April 15, 20150

Head Start, Early Head Start struggle with funding

The Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Champaign County spent about $6.8 million last year to prepare young children from low-income families

June 16, 20110

Champaign County income levels by township

This map shows the percentage of residents in each of Champaign County's 30 townships living below certain income levels. The figures for 2005 to 2009