Category Archives: Local Resources

Hope Village: The North End Community Speaks Out

The north-end community acknowledges that Champaign-Urbana is facing a growing population of homeless individuals. We fully understand the need, and benefits, of the Hope Village development. We realize it is vital that empathy be shown for the homeless and a … Continue reading

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Interview: Policing and the Urbana Budget

This interview was aired on WEFT Champaign 90.1 FM on the “Catch the Beat” program on July 3, 2024. It has been edited for style, clarity, and space. Cope Cumpston: I’m pleased to welcome three guests for the show, Urbana … Continue reading

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Remembering Irfan Ahmad

Longtime Urbana resident Irfan Ahmad passed away on May 2 due to complications from a chronic lung condition. He was 66. Ahmad immigrated from Pakistan in 1989 to pursue his graduate education in agricultural engineering at the University of Illinois. … Continue reading

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Local Mental Health Directory

Compiled by Danielle Chynoweth, Cunningham Township Supervisor Local mental health help is available! If you are struggling with issues relating to your mental health, the resources below may help you find what you need.  679 total views

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