The Champaign Urbana Urbanized Area Transportation Study is looking for public input on local transportation projects. They’ve been tabling at various community events for the month of June, and will be out and about throughout …
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C-U turns out in the heat for the Families Belong Together rally
Community members from C-U and beyond showed up in protest of the Trump administrations treatment of families at the border.
Tinisha Shade-Spain is the new host of Mid-American Gardener on WILL
Shade-Spain was previously a new reporter and anchor for WCIA, and she will begin her hosting duties on July 12th. Here’s the full press release from Illinois Public Media: June 26, 2018 (Urbana, IL)—Illinois Public …
Champaign County calls out Bruce Rauner, causing him to “apologize”
ICYMI, our governer made it a point to disparage C-U in an interview with WGN radio this week, as he was attempting to make a point about University of Illinois graduates seeking jobs elsewhere, rather …
Japan House announces their 20th anniversary celebration
Japan House is a gem in the community. It’s really just a wonderful place to visit, whether you are strolling the surrounding gardens, participating in a tea ceremony, or attending one of their many events …
Did you know you can have your wedding reception at Papa Del’s?
It’s true! That’s a photo from a reception that they hosted last weekend. Who needs steak/chicken/fish when you can serve your guests some delicious deep dish pizza. Here’s a quick reminder of what that looks …
The UP Center is looking for input from LGBTQ parents
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City of Champaign has an updated neighborhood clean up plan
In the past, the city has hosted a one-time drop off event, which did not get great participation numbers. This year, they will be offering grants that neighborhood groups can apply for through the Small …
Unit 4 is hosting a discussion aimed at supporting black girls
Monday, June 25th, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Unit 4 administrators will be hosting “Brilliant. Bold. Beautiful: Reclaiming the narrative of being a young black girl” at the Mellon Building. The discussion will be led by …
There are two canvassing opportunities this weekend
If the events of these past couple of weeks have you feeling a bit politically motivated, you can channel that motivation (anger, frustration…whatever) into some action this weekend. There are two events for canvassing happening …