Hooray! You still have time to rake those leaves! Because of the early inclement weather this month, the City of Champaign approved an extension on yard waste pick-up. Here are the new deadlines: All Orange …
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Unit 4 School Board and Champaign Federation of Teachers reached a tentative agreement
After a lengthy process, it appears a strike will be avoided pending ratification by the full membership of the CFT. From the press release: On behalf of the Board of Education & the Champaign Federation …
Japan House is looking for items for their annual bazaar
Now is a great time to clear out some clutter (you know, to make room for the new clutter that you will inevitably end up with during the holidays). Japan House is looking for items …
It’s time to audition for Parkland’s spring productions
Next semester, Parkland will be bringing Come Blow Your Horn and Young Frankenstein to their stages, and they’ve got auditions set for both on Saturday, December 1st from 9 a.m. to noon. You do not have to …
Here’s why Maize is an awesome lunch spot
Monday is a work–at–home day for myself and my husband, and it’s the only day of the week where that happens, so we take advantage by having a little lunch date each week. Today’s lunch …
Give your opinion on proposed traffic changes for Crystal Lake Park
The Urbana Park District is looking to improve traffic flow for cars, bicycles, and pedestrians in Crystal Lake Park, and they are inviting the public to give their input during an open house on November …
Lodgic is hosting an improv workshop next week
But, it’s not what it sounds like. The Improve your Business…with Improv workshop, is designed to improve your abilities as a public speaker in whatever field you’re in. Here’s the description from the Facebook event: …
Over 100 local teachers are about to receive grants from CU Schools Foundation
Here’s a Friday feel-good announcement for you. The CU Schools Foundation calls it the “Prize Patrol” (nice little nod to those Publisher’s Clearing House commercials). They will be delivering souvenir checks today to 108 teachers …
Here is half of a VW van that C-U Adventures in Time and Space put in their new space
The team at Champaign-Urbana Adventures in Time and Space seem to be going all out in designing the games in their new space at 302 N. Broadway in Urbana. Here’s the full image: Over the …
Have coffee with Mayor Marlin on November 30th
Want to meet the mayor? Chat about happenings in the City of Urbana? Have some casual conversation? Urbana Mayor Diane Wolfe Marlin will be at McDonald’s on Philo Road on November 30th from 8 to …