The first full week of Black History Month is coming to a close, and I’m recalling an article our Editorial Board wrote in honor of the month a couple of years ago, entitled “Seven ways …
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Early voting is now open
Yes, you read that correctly. Ready or not, it’s time to start thinking about 2024 elections. The primary election is March 19th, but early voting has already begun at the Brookens Administrative Center gymnasium in …
Saturday Engineering for Everyone returns February 24th
I drive by the Engineering campus at U of I multiple times a week, and I always think about the enormity of research, and learning, and innovation that is going on within the walls of …
Experience the PrairiePlay playground one last time
*Note: This event has been postponed to February 24th due to weather. We learned all the way back in 2019 that the PrairiePlay playground at Meadowbrook Park was set to be replaced, and I think …
Try a tea ceremony at Japan House this spring
Japan House has added several tea ceremonies to their spring semester calendar, and tickets are now available. These events tend to fill up pretty quickly, so maybe it’s a good idea to snag them now. …
Learn about affordable home ownership with Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County
On Saturday, February 24th, Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County will be offering the first of several home ownership workshops. The workshops will cover: “affordable home ownership opportunities, down payment assistance, and how to review …
MTD has a new on-demand van service for Southwest Champaign
West Connect is a new on-demand van service that is meant to connect people to MTD bus routes. From their Facebook post: All West Connect Trips: You can find the service area on the MTD …
Check out these photos of The Inman’s original flooring
Royse + Brinkmeyer took ownership of The Inman in Downtown Champaign a couple of years ago. Recently, they shared these photos in the Champaign Urbana History group on Facebook. They are pulling up carpeting and …
C-U native Lucia Lin returns to play with Sinfonia da Camera this month
According to her bio, accomplished violinist Lucia Lin was just 11 years old when she made her debut, performing with the Chicago Symphony. Her subsequent accomplishments are numerous, and she is currently imparting her musical …
YWCA Champaign County is launching the Empowering Black and Brown Women Project
With the help of a $33,000 grant from Healing Illinois, and support from The Field Foundation, United Way of Champaign County, and Lead for Equity, YWCA Champaign County is starting a new racial justice initiative. …