Champaign-Urbana

The central Illinois chapter of the American Red Cross is urging people to be cautious as there is the potential for significant severe weather in central, east central and southeast Illinois on Wednesday May 13, according to a press release.

The Champaign Police Department is investigating a scam that targets the elderly, according to a press release.

According to a police report a man was shot and killed in Urbana on Wednesday night.

Two cases of suspected swine flu are under investigation in Champaign County, an official of Champaign-Urbana Public Health District confirmed today.

The eastbound lane of Springfield Avenue between New Street and Lynn Street will be closed until 5 p.m. Friday for a storm sewer repair, according to the City of Champaign website. The eastbound traffic on Springfield Avenue will be merged into the center lane during the repair.

The public is encouraged to plan alternative routes.

Two hearings will be held tomorrow to review proposed improvements to the Fall 2009 MTD service, according to a press release. The first will be held at UI College of Law, 504 East Pennsylvania Avenue, Champaign, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the other at the Illini Union,1401 W. Green St., Urbana, in room 404 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

A preview of the city of Champaign’s fiscal year 2009-10 proposed financial plan was given by the city manager and the finance director Tuesday morning in preparation for a presentation that will be given at the city council meeting.

Urbana Police officers are investigating a report of home invasion that occurred at the 1000 block of Austing Drive early Sunday morning.

National volunteer week ended with a bang as Hope for Vision, a registered student organization, hosted its first ever I-Walk and 5k run.

Despite jobs in Illinois disappearing at a rapid pace, Champaign-Urbana finds ways to cushion the blow taken through the economic downturn via services and employment opportunities for its community.