The Urbana Park District is looking for a local artist to create a painted barn quilt on the Meadowbrook Interpretive Center. Such a cool opportunity! See below for details: CALL TO ARTISTS! To: Illinois Artists …
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Former U of I tennis player debuts on The Daily Show
Michael Kosta, who once led Illini Men’s Tennis to four Big Ten tennis championships, just debuted as the newest correspondent on The Daily Show with a segment on Gwyneth Paltrow and Alex Jones. See the …
An Illini Place: seeing campus from a new perspective
Julie dives into An Illini Place, a new book detailing how the University of Illinois campus came to look the way it does today.
A fundraiser for Courage Connection and Cunningham Children’s Home is happening July 22nd
On July 22nd, local jeweler Christopher & Co. is hosting a fundraiser for Courage Connection and Cunningham Children’s Home. The event, Taking the Diamond for Women and Children, will take place in the Bling Pig …
A case for independence: Dr. Darren Pascavage shares his vision for a new high school
Julie speaks with Dr. Darren Pascavage, the headmaster of Academy High, a new independent high school opening this August.
Courage Connection surpasses fundraising goal
Some great news from Courage Connection, one of our local organizations that is in danger as our state budget hangs in the balance. Gotta love the power of community. Courage Connection Grateful for our Caring …
Astronomer Phil Plait to speak at the Champaign Public Library
As part of their “The Sky’s the Limit” summer series, the Champaign Public Library will be welcoming Astronomer Phil Plait. He’s a head writer for Bill Nye Saves the World, and will be sharing his …
“Who is your neighbor?”: Jettie Rhodes Day defines community
Julie previews Jettie Rhodes Day, a beloved community event happening this Saturday at King Park in Urbana.
C-U Pride Fest announces dates and activities
The UP Center of Champaign County has set the CU Pride Fest and Parade for September 15th-17th. From the Facebook event page: ATTENTION: The UP Center is excited to announce that our annual CU Pride …
Krannert Center offers free tours to the community
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts is one of the many gems the University of Illinois has to offer us, so why not check out the inner workings? Krannert offers free tours at 3 p.m. …