Whether you are considering jumping into local politics in the future, or you’re just interested in learning more about how our city government works, the City of Champaign is offering classes to fill you in …
Posts by Julie McClure:
Junior League matching donations to Courage Connection
It’s pretty widely known around this community that Courage Connection, a local domestic violence shelter, is in dire straits due to the ongoing budget impasse. Many have stepped up to donate and host fundraisers, but …
Champaign Public Library launches into summer
Julie explores a new frontier at Champaign Public Library.
Champaign Mayor signs climate protection agreement
Earlier this week, Urbana Mayor Diane Marlin released a statement regarding the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord, and asserted her committment to taking action locally to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and slow the …
Community Resource Center for refugees and immigrants opens tomorrow
Beginning tomorrow, the University YMCA will be home to a new Community Resource Center for refugees and immigrants who are settling in the Champaign-Urbana area. Three Spinners, a local organization dedicated to supporting these newcomers …
Empowered: A Benefit Concert set for June 18th
Empowered: the Series, a web series about five female superheroes, is partenering with the Independent Media Center for benefit concert on June 18th to raise money for production and to support Courage Connection domestic violence shelter. …
Two opportunities to meet possible IL-13 candidates
Ready for a new IL-13 rep yet? This week there are two opportunities to interact with candidates interested in opposing Rodney in 2018. The first is a meet and greet at Crane Alley on June …
Wear Orange events are happening in C-U next weekend
Wear Orange is a campaign dedicated to honoring the lives of those affected by gun violence and elevating gun violence prevention efforts nationwide. The local chapter of Moms Demand Action-IL is participating in two Wear …
A teacher in conflict: An interview with Rochelle Harden
Julie chats with recently elected Parkland board trustee Rochelle Harden about the controversy surrounding her position.
Sistering CU is hosting a free community film screening
Sistering CU is a relatively new, volunteer run organization that provides support for parents of newborns, free of charge. According to their mission statement, their goal is “to spread community awareness about postpartum maternal health …