Having found exactly where she wants to be in life, Champaign County Forest Preserve District Executive Director Lorrie Pearson enthusiastically shares the natural treasures that county residents can discover throughout the year.
Posts by Elizabeth Sotiropoulos:
Pandemic parenting realities: Two C-U women share their experiences
Two Champaign women share their experiences of providing care for their kids during the pandemic.
Strike up the band: High school marching bands take the field
High school band students are getting ready to take the field for the first time in two years. Two drumline members and a band director talk about the marching band culture behind every incredible performance.
Talking to teens in C-U: Summer opportunities
Champaign teen Loréal Allen shares how positive summer programming leads to community building, academic success, and fun.
Juneteenth: Celebrating the freedom of expression
Urbana's fierce, talented young poets share what Juneteenth means to them in the fight for justice.
No shame in this name: Three C-U residents share what’s in their name and why it matters
Personal names offer a glimpse into each person's history, cultures, and communities.
How we walk to the other side of grief
As spring blooms in Champaign-Urbana, many of us are grieving the many losses of this past year.
History-making women shape and share culture in C-U
After choosing Champaign-Urbana as their home, two local women have dramatically shaped the policies, people, and history of our community.
C-U residents celebrate and create Black history
From learning about heroes to putting their own mark on Black history, three Champaign-Urbana residents share how they're connecting with Black History Month, despite the challenges of COVID and the bitter cold.
Connecting with culture and community during the dark cold days of winter
Three Champaign-Urbana residents share how they are reinventing traditions and creatively connecting with people near and far during these challenging times.