Cunningham Township, which serves those in our community who are most in need, is hosting the Enoch Miller Sr. Community Winter Clothes Drive. The project is named after a longtime C-U resident who made it …
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Donate food, drink coffee, get extra punches at Kopi
Here’s another spot where you can bring Thanksgiving food donations over the next week. Bring in non-perishable food items to Café Kopi, and when you purchase your tasty beverage you can get double punches on …
Hill Street parking deck will have free parking during the month of December
To encourage you to frequent Downtown Champaign businesses during the upcoming holiday season, the City of Champaign is once again offering free parking (for up to 2 hours) in the Hill Street parking deck from …
Do the Turkey Trot before you eat all the food
I’m pretty sure that if you start your day off with a one mile run/walk, then it will keep you from absorbing all of the calories later in the day. It’s science. Urbana Park District is having …
McKinley Foundation is showing Good Night, and Good Luck tonight
McKinley Foundation recently added a theater for the purpose of showing films that address important issues facing our community and society as a whole. Tonight’s Movie at McKinley is quite timely, as it addresses the …
Phoenix Botanical is having a food drive this month
The folks at Phoenix Botanical are putting the “can” in cannabis through the month of November, and will be collecting non-perishable food items at 1704 S. Neil Street C in Champaign. If you bring in …
It’s cold and snowy, so why not get some flowers?
I spotted this Instagram post from Fleurish the other day, and just seeing it brought a smile to my face. What better time to treat yourself (or someone else) to some day-brightening flowers then during …
What’s going on with Unit 4 contract negotiations?
Julie takes a look at the current state of contract negotiations in Unit 4.
See an original Isaac Newton manuscript at the Rare Book & Manuscript Library this week
November 16th from 5 to 7 p.m. will be one of only two opportunities for public viewing before the manuscript is sent off for preservation. From the Facebook event: Join The Rare Book & Manuscript …
Crudo Wine Bar will be hosting regular burlesque shows
“Our goal is to reshape C-U nightlife,” says owner Dario Vullo. This will be the second burlesque show they’ve hosted, and they are hoping to make this a monthly occurrence. This Saturday will feature two …