This Monday the nation observes President’s Day. It was established in 1885, and initially was a day to honoring our first president, George Washington. In 1971, the Uniform Monday Holiday Act shifted the celebration from February …
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Check out this photo of the re-opening of Neil Street in 1986
Each week, the City of Champaign shares a throwback photo of times-gone-by in Champaign. This week, it was of the ribbon cutting of the newly reopened Neil Street. For just over ten years, from 1975 …
The Sankofa RoboBuilders are building a path to success
The Sankofa RoboBuilders did not win the FIRST Lego League Qualifier competition held on the University of Illinois campus back in December. But that’s only if you have a very strict definition of “winning.” When …
Learn more about the Hope Village Project on February 29th
Humanities Research Institute is hosting the next installment of their Community Speaker Series on February 29th, at Urbana Free Library’s Lewis Auditorium. The event will feature Claudia Lennhoff from Champaign County Health Care Consumers and …
Applications are open for the Emerging Community Leaders program
Emerging Community Leaders is a United Way of Champaign County initiative that encourages young professionals (age 21 to 40ish) to become involved with area nonprofit organizations through things like volunteering, board membership, and fundraising. Applications …
I treated myself to a Sweetheart Latte at Espresso Royale today, and you should too
Because it’s Valentine’s Day, the sun is out, and we deserve it. All the Espresso Royale locations are featuring the Sweetheart Latte (with vanilla and cinnamon) and a Chocolate Covered Strawberry Mocha (if you really …
Mia Za’s Express is open in the Illini Union
The Illini Union now has one more option for dining, with the addition of Mia Za’s Express to the lower level dining area. It joins Maize and Thai Fusion, which opened last year. This is …
C-U Public Health District is hosting a Black Health, Wealth, & Wellness panel
On February 22nd, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Champaign-Urbana Public Health’s Justice Coalition will be hosting a panel of community leaders “to foster a dialogue on the advancement and evolution of Black health, wealth, and …
A time capsule from the former Illini Hall contained a look at campus life in 1907
A year ago this month, Illini Hall was torn down, making way for a brand new building that will house a data science center, as well as the Departments of Mathematics and Statistics. A renovation …
Farren’s has some tasty Mardi Gras specials
If you are like me, and looking to celebrate Mardi Gras by eating, Farren’s might be a good option. Today and tomorrow (they are open on Mondays again!) they will have a bunch of Mardi …