It’s just five short months until the midterms in November, and Betsy Dirksen Londrigan, Rodney Davis’ challenger for IL-13, is ready to officially launch her campaign here in C-U. Her local campaign office is situated …
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The Urbana Free Library celebrates 100 years in their permanent home
Julie takes a look back at the history of the Urbana Free Library as they prepare to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the opening of their permanent home, the Samuel T. Busey Memorial Library.
You still have time to work on the Champaign Parks Bucket List Challenge
Last year, the Champaign Park District launched their Bucket List Challenge, encouraging area families to visit each of their 29 playgrounds throughout Champaign. The challenge lasts from April through September. Haven’t started yet? There’s still …
Common Ground has important donut news
Really any donut news is important donut news. Common Ground is now featuring Ye Olde Donut Shoppe donuts in their bakery case every day of the week. Fun fact (according to the Co-op’s FB post): …
Follow Champaign County Forest Preserve District on social media and get an education
The forest preserves that comprise the CCFPD are a wonderful escape from life for a bit, where you can immerse yourself in nature. However unless you are a botanist or nature specialist (is that a …
Parkland is looking for models for their ads
If you are a current or future Parkland student, or if you know one, this information is for you. The Marketing and Public Relations Department is looking for models to feature in their upcoming ad …
The UIUC Library has some summer exhibits you should see
Campus is a pretty quiet place during the summer, and the library is no exception. I mean it’s always a quiet place — it’s the library after all — but the schedule of lectures, panels, and other …
Check out the menu for the upcoming Willow Creek Dinner on the Farm
Willow Creek Farm has released the menu for their upcoming Dinner on the Farm July 13th. See below for the selections put together by Chef Leaf from V. Picasso. You can still make reservations here.
You can register for the Expungement and Record Sealing Summit beginning today
This will be the 3rd annual event hosted by Katie Blakeman, the Champaign County Circuit Clerk. According to the Circuit Clerk website, this event “is designed to provide free legal assistance to those who wish …
Columbia Street Roastery has the cold brew hook up
While stocking up on coffee at Columbia Street last week, I noticed this nifty display of cold brew accessories prominently displayed. I love a cup of hot coffee first thing in the morning, no matter …