The decorated Olympic athlete has amazing list of accomplishments: So you know, no big deal. Her foundation, the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation, began partnering with the College of ACES and the University of Illinois Extension in …
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Learn about being on a nonprofit board with Community Foundation of East Central Illinois
On March 30th from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Community Foundation of East Central Illinois will be hosting their latest Board Bootcamp session at the Champaign Public Library. The session, titled “So You Want to Join …
You can help make C-U safer for walking and biking
In 2020, the City of Urbana passed a resolution called Vision Zero, setting a goal of zero traffic related deaths or serious injuries by 2030. A group of community members, People for Safe Streets, is …
There was plenty of feline fun at the Illini Cat Club show
The Illini Cat Club show this weekend was a cat lover’s dream.
The asking price for the Art Theater has been reduced by half
After being on the market since 2020, the Art Theater, owned by Kraft Properties, is now listed at just under $1 million. That is half of the previous asking price. Back in 2019, when news …
Registration is open for the Household Hazardous Waste Collection event
If you have paint thinner, used motor oil, insecticides, household batteries, or anything else on the approved list of hazardous waste items, it’s time to round them up and get rid of them in a …
Hear from dinosaur expert Stephen Brusatte at the Natural History Building next week
Dr. Stephen Brusatte is a Professor and Chair of Palaeontology and Evolution at the University of Edinburgh, a published author, and an advisor for the Jurassic World movies (basically he is living the life that …
A $550,000 state grant will help build the new Meadowbrook Park playground
In 2019, we learned that the beloved play structure at Meadowbrook Park was going to be replaced. Although I understand the reasoning — the wood is hard to maintain and it’s not accessible — there …
Apply to be a United Way Emerging Community Leader
United Way of Champaign County has opened their application for 2023’s Emerging Community Leader cohort. They are looking for young professionals in the community who are interested in taking part in the free development program …
What’s the best experience you’ve had at the Assembly Hall or State Farm Center?
The Assembly Hall opened its doors 60 years ago today, and it got me thinking about just how many shows, sporting events, and more have happened in that space. I’ve attended many. I don’t know …