Michael Down works at home, on his art and taking care of sons Jack and Charlie and the family dog Buddy. Jack was born a “micro-preemie,” weighing less than 2 pounds at birth. His prematurity caused hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy, a heart valve issue, structural issues with his stomach as well as reflux , and some eye problems.
Updated: Sunday, Jun. 16, 2013
A gallery of images from Strawberry Jam at Meadowbrook Park in Urbana on Saturday, June 15, 2013.
Updated: Saturday, Jun. 15, 2013
The first round of the University of Illinois Open on the Orange course in Savoy on Saturday, June 15, 2013.
Updated: Saturday, Jun. 15, 2013
Jim Turpin and Loren Tate host downstate's longest running sports show.
Updated: Saturday, Jun. 15, 2013
Residents take tethered hot air balloon rides in the garden area of Clark-Lindsey Village in Urbana on Friday, June 14th, 2013. According to Ron Wilcox, Director of Marketing, several residents had a hot air balloon ride on their "bucket list".
Updated: Friday, Jun. 14, 2013