America Recycles Day is a national event which encourages cities/towns and individuals to increase their recycling activities. Urbana Park District is hosting one of thousands of events happening this month, and they are making it …
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Urbana High School students have put together a voting guide
Mark Foley, a civics teacher at Urbana High School, was looking for a way to fufill an Illinois Civics Education standard to impart more “real life” civics instruction, so he assigned this project — one that …
Willard Airport launches a Fly Local campaign
The airport is encouraging local businesses, employers, and government officials to pledge to “Fly Local” when they considering their professional travel plans. Here are the details from the press release: “Willard Airport is the hometown …
Napleton’s Auto Park wants you to vote for your favorite charity
If you head to their website, you can vote for your favorite local charity out of 16 available options. Voting goes through the end of December, and the charity with the most votes will receive …
It’s time to nominate for the annual MLK Jr. celebration
The 2019 Countywide Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee is seeking nominations for the 18th annual event that will take place at Vineyard Church in Urbana on January 18th at 5 p.m. Nominations …
La Bohéme enchants opera aficionados and amateurs alike
Julie tries something new and takes in this well-known and well-loved opera.
Did you know you can order online from Columbia Street Roastery?
I ask because I often forget this option. I do enjoy walking into the actual establishment and inhaling the delicious coffee aromas. However, maybe you are short on time and want your beans ground and …
The 2018 School of Art + Design Faculty Exhibition opens next week
Take the opportunity to see what the Art + Design Faculty are capable of beginning next week at Krannert Art Museum. The opening reception will be Thursday, November 1st at 5 p.m. in the East …
Early voting has now expanded in Champaign County
Beginning today, there are several different locations where you can vote early, if the Champaign County Clerk’s office is not super convenient. Early voting is awesome. There’s often no waiting, and you have that important …
Sheriff candidate interview: Allen Jones
In the second of two Sheriff candidate interviews, Julie speaks with Republican candidate Allen Jones.