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Humanities Research Institute has a new podcast

January 22, 2021 / 11:13am / Julie McClure

Humanities Research Institute at the University of Illinois has a new podcast, Off the Shelf: Revolutionary Readings in the Time of Crises, hosted by Augustus Wood. The… More »

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The Small Business Development Center has several webinars coming up

January 22, 2021 / 10:29am / Julie McClure

For small businesses and nonprofit organizations trying to navigate applying for financial assistance, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering several webinars to aid… More »

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Get some Espresso Royale today and support Courage Connection

January 22, 2021 / 8:18am / Julie McClure

If you are out and about today, it's a good day to swing by Espresso Royale on Neil, Oregon, or at Village Green, to get… More »

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Champaign Public Library reopening for grab and go service starting February 1st

January 21, 2021 / 5:29pm / Patrick Singer

For the most part, Champaign Public Library has limited itself to exclusively virtual and curbside services, but with Region 6 of Illinois going moving to… More »

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Urbana’s search for youth poet laureate continues

January 21, 2021 / 4:39pm / Debra Domal

With the new City of Urbana Poet Laureate, Ashanti Files, installed in her post, Urbana's Arts & Culture Program continues to seek it's first ever… More »

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Shelia Boozer is Unit 4’s new superintendent

January 21, 2021 / 4:34pm / Jessica Hammie

The Champaign Unit 4 Schools Board of Ed has selected Sheila Boozer as the new superintendent. Boozer is currently the Director of Teaching & Learning… More »

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Some Champaign Park District programs are resuming

January 21, 2021 / 4:18pm / Jessica Hammie

Starting January 22nd, Leonhard Rec Center is reopening. The walking track, weight room, and pickleball in the gym will be open. Reservations are not required,… More »

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Save the date for Young Artist’s Studio Chinese paper fan workshop

January 21, 2021 / 2:16pm / Debra Domal

Looking for a fun family-friendly project for young artists this winter? The Young Artist's Studio has announced a Chinese paper fan-making workshop to be held… More »

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Urbana Park District is resuming some indoor activities

January 21, 2021 / 12:18pm / Julie McClure

As Region 6 moves into Tier 1, and possibly just regular old Phase 4, Urbana Park District is phasing in some of their indoor activities… More »

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Drinking fancy at home: C-U carryout craft cocktails you need to try

January 21, 2021 / 10:59am / By Alyssa Buckley

The best silver lining of this pandemic is the drinks to go, and here are five cocktails that carryout well.

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Time for another round of vaccine clinics, open to residents who are 65+

January 21, 2021 / 10:44am / Julie McClure

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District has another round of vaccination clinics scheduled for next week, this time for anyone 65 and older. They will be held… More »

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Champaign Showers has some solid local Bernie memes

January 21, 2021 / 9:35am / Julie McClure

If you were anywhere on the interwebs yesterday, you surely saw the glorious array of Bernie memes, stemming from a shot of him from the… More »