Chaundra Bishop wants to employ her background in public health to expand the role of the coroner in Champaign County.
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Close calls and campaigning during COVID: A Q&A with Ramona Sullivan
Erin talks with Circuit Judge candidate Ramona Sullivan about the primary season during COVID, her election night, and how campaigning in 2020 has been different from her other races.
Learning what’s most important, from a distance
Carrie Busey Elementary School's first grade teachers are known for teaching together as a team. Erin talked with them about teaching during this time, and what they are learning from it.
The 2020 Census: Where you live on April 1st is where you count
Erin gets the facts about Census 2020: Who should participate (everyone regardless of citizenship status), what to look out for, and why it matters to our community.
A time of transition for Uniting Pride
Last week the UP Center of Champaign County unveiled a new(ish) name and a three-year strategic plan to help it grow and succeed in the next decade. Erin sat down with Youth Coordinator Zev Alexander to talk about the changes and ways C-U can help.
MakerGirl is reaching more girls for STEM
MakerGirl has been growing quickly in the last five years, and its friends and supporters are throwing a fundraiser this Thursday to keep it that way. Erin spoke with co-founder Elizabeth Engele about the organization's missions, growth, and upcoming events.
Mariah Madison’s Buy Black Chambana and other big ideas
Erin spoke with Mariah Madison, creator of Buy Black Chambana, about making a local black-owned business directory that includes Nannyville, LLC, a black-owned business of her own.
Champaign-Urbana focuses on becoming age-friendly
Erin spoke with Wendy Bartlo of Age-Friendly C-U to learn more about efforts to make C-U a more inclusive community for seniors.
Cannabis criminal record relief: A Q&A with Katie Blakeman
Erin sat down with Champaign County Circuit Clerk Katie Blakeman to talk about criminal record relief in Illinois' upcoming cannabis legalization bill.
Finding a home base in crisis with Anemone
Erin spoke with recent TEDxUIUC speaker Ananya Cleetus about her important new app to help people through mental health crises on campus and around the world.