The consolidated election is coming up on April 4th, and Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons is looking for about 100 more election judges for election day. There are 67 polling places that he is trying …
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[email protected] are hosting a free virtual presentation on Women at Work

On Wednesday, March 22nd, from 2 to 3 p.m., Dr. Michele Ramsey, Associate Professor of Communication Arts & Sciences and Women’s Studies at Penn State Berks, will be presenting “Women at Work: Strategies for Managing …
Julie McClure
Managing Editor
Maize is bringing brunch back

After a bit of a hiatus, brunch is coming back to Maize at the Station on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with new menu items, including a make-your-own Michelada bar. Maize will also …
Julie McClure
Managing Editor
Japanese Mangaka Kazuo Maekawa is coming to U of I

There will be several opportunities this week to interact with Maekawa, the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney artist and Manga instructor. You can attend the artist talk virtually as well. Register for the Zoom here.
Julie McClure
Managing Editor
Take a look at the new Champaign County Restore

Back in October, Champaign County Restore and Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County moved from University Avenue in Champaign, to the former ValuCheck at 1914 Glenn Park Drive. Recently, Matt took a look around the …
Julie McClure
Managing Editor
Volunteer registration is open for Boneyard Creek Community Day

Each April, volunteers gather to help clean up a section of Boneyard Creek including: Scott Park, Kaufman Lake/Heritage Park, Boulware Trail, Hedge Rd Pop Up Park, Anita Purves, Boneyard Creek Crossing, Savoy Rt 45, U …
Julie McClure
Managing Editor
Make a literary creation for the Edible Book Festival

Flex your foodie and creative muscles and make a literary masterpiece for the Champaign-Urbana Edible Book Festival, sponsored by the U of I Library. Anyone in the community is invited to make an edible creation …
Julie McClure
Managing Editor
MRI is 50 years old today

Fifty years ago today, Paul Lauterbur of Stony Brook University, and eventual U of I faculty member, published a paper in Nature establishing zeugmatography as a “viable way to visualize objects with a magnetic field …
Julie McClure
Managing Editor
Questions for candidates: Deb Feinen for Champaign Mayor

I sent questions to all three mayoral candidates: Azark Cobbs, Deb Feinen, and Don Gerard. Their answers will be published as they’re received. For more on each candidate, you can check out the Champaign County Voters …
Julie McClure
Managing Editor
Greener Goods is moving to Downtown Champaign

The storefront previously occupied by Firedoll Studio, which recently moved to the former Skins and Tins location at 29 E Main Street, will not remain empty for long. Greener Goods Shop + Refillery is moving …
Julie McClure
Managing Editor