Community Blood Services of Illinois, part of the larger Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center, is specifically looking for types O and B, which they are critically low on, but will accept all types. From their …
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Illinois Public Media is hosting a panel discussion next week
Here’s an opportunity for you to get some inside info on what goes on in the newsroom at Illinois Public Media; specifically how they decide which topics get coverage, and which do not. Co-hosted by …
Nando Milano has a wine dinner coming up next week
Nando has scheduled their third wine dinner of the year, and it’s happening next Monday, June 26th, at 6 p.m. The dinner will feature dishes prepared by Executive Chef Alessio, and those dishes will be …
Field trip: Landscape Recycling Center
Julie gets a behind the scenes look at the work of Landscaping Recycling Center.
Donate PB&J and pajamas to help moms and kids at Courage Connection
This is a tangible and easy way to make a difference in the lives of moms and kids in need in C-U. Courage Connection is a resource for women escaping domestic violence, and often they …
Uncorked continues at Krannert through the summer
Things are relatively quiet at Krannert Center during the summers, as their performance season doesn’t start again until the fall semester. But Uncorked, the recurring Thursday evening wine tasting and music event, keeps rolling through …
There’s a Campustown Bar Tour this Thursday
Whether you’re still a student, or you haven’t stepped foot in a campus bar since C.O.’s was still alive, you can participate in the Campustown Bar Tour, part of Champaign Center Partnership’s 13 Thursdays, as …
19th annual Jettie Rhodes Day is happening this Saturday
The event celebrates the life and legacy of Jettie Rhodes, an Urbana resident who just wanted her neighbors to come out of their houses and get to know each other and have some free food. …
City of Urbana has three Lincoln Square visioning sessions coming up
A couple of months ago, the City of Urbana launched a “What’s In Your Square” initiative to seek input from the community about what the future of a nine-square block of downtown Urbana containing Lincoln …
Cafe Kopi is featuring artists during Friday Night Live
The patio at Café Kopi is a great spot for Friday Night Live participation, with one of the performance corners right there at Walnut and Chester. Now they’ve added to the evening’s festivities by featuring …