Are you a fan of The Emu? We sure are! Recently a Facebook page was established as a spot for all who are following the intrepid voyager as it journeys through East Central Illinois. They …
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C-U Public Health District is launching a digital platform with mental health resources
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District now has an additional mode of connecting with the community on mental health and self-care. They’ve partnered with CredibleMind, described as “a digital platform that provides expert-curated and scientifically-backed mental health …
C.A.R.E.S. Talks is a new collaboration between the University of Illinois and Champaign Park District
This Saturday, March 23rd, will be the first live event for C.A.R.E.S. Talks, an effort “to foster connections between the university and the community, share innovative ideas, and celebrate the achievements of the area’s academics, …
Instagram Story Takeover with Sinfonia da Camera
This Saturday, March 23rd, we’re handing our Instagram stories over to the Elizabeth Churchya, executive director of Sinfonia da Camera. As the chamber orchestra prepares to wrap up their 40th season with “From Ukraine to …
Girls Rock! CU is moving into the former home of Pogo Studio and The Recreation Club
The building on the corner of Market and Taylor Streets in Downtown Champaign housed two artistic endeavors that have had important impact on our community, and now another will be calling the place home. Pogo …
Pekara is celebrating 20 years today
Ruzica (Seka) Cuk, a Serbian immigrant and original co-owner, began baking and selling bread wholesale in C-U after deciding that American bread was not cutting it, and eventually opened Pekara Bakery & Bistro on Neil …
Learn more about recycling from local sustainability leaders
Recycling is something so many of us do without thinking too much about it, but what are we really accomplishing when we do it? Are we doing it the right way? Are we really helping …
Experience Champaign-Urbana is launching an Art in C-U passport
Last summer, Experience Champaign-Urbana introduced their new “experience passes” program, with the intent to encourage all of us to get out and see and do things in C-U. Their first “passport” was C-U in Asia, …
Okay, I’ll try to be excited about spring
The vernal equinox is upon us, falling on Tuesday, March 19th this year. Honestly, I don’t love spring. It seems like a season I should love. It’s supposed to be about things growing, temps getting warmer, days …
The Engineering Open House is coming up in April
Mark your calenders for April 5th and 6th, and don’t miss the Engineering Open House. It’s that time of year when all of those buildings on the north end of the University of Illinois campus …