Today, the Illinois Department of Transportation placed signs along I-74 in honor of the late Senator Scott Bennett. State Senator Paul Faraci (D-Champaign) joined elected officials, community members, as well as Bennett’s friends and family …
Posts by Louise Knight-Gibson:
A sad day for the Mattis Avenue post office
The United States Postal Service processing and distribution center on Mattis Ave is going to be modernized into a local processing center and people are not happy. Earlier this year, we wrote an editorial about …
Louise Knight-Gibson
Culture Editor
Solidarity Gardens shares food in community
There is nothing more inspiring than talking to people who really love what they do. I spoke with Azlan Guttenberg Smith, Fiona Munro, and Dustin Bacon who work with Solidarity Gardens in various ways. These …
Louise Knight-Gibson
Culture Editor
I still get cravings for Aunt Sonya’s
There are few things that trigger nostalgia more than food. Whether it’s a spot you grew up going to on Saturday mornings, or a favorite late night hangout, a place that has good memories is …
Louise Knight-Gibson
Culture Editor
Last chance to register for Japan House 25th anniversary
Japan House will be celebrating their 25th anniversary and Professor Emeritus Kimiko Gunji’s legacy of 50 years of teaching next month. The full weekend celebration will include a book signing, tea ceremonies, a celebration dinner, …
Louise Knight-Gibson
Culture Editor
Learn more about birding in every season
Rob Kanter is a photographer and an associate clinical professor at the University of Illinois in the school of School of Earth, Society, and Environment. He will be at The Urbana Free Library for his …
Louise Knight-Gibson
Culture Editor
A 2024 guide to spring plant, flower, and herb sales in Champaign County
The back and forth weather we had to endure in March really did a number on me. But after a beautiful weekend, I’m energized and ready to spend more time outside. Planting flowers and plants …
Louise Knight-Gibson
Culture Editor
The Champaign-Urbana IGDA stays connected through community
The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) is an organization that connects people who are part of every facet of the gaming industry. Champaign-Urbana has their own chapter that is open to developers, but also to …
Louise Knight-Gibson
Culture Editor
You can now get access to emergency contraceptives for free
Urbana-Champaign Reproductive Justice has partnered with the Midwest Access Coalition to provide residents with access to free emergency contraceptives. While EC is available over the counter, the price tag (over $50 per dose) can make …
Louise Knight-Gibson
Culture Editor
Get your Culture here: Four ways to support C-U in April 2024
If my weather app is telling me the truth, it seems like spring is maybe, possibly here to stay. April in Champaign-Urbana may not have the most consistent weather but you can always count on …
Louise Knight-Gibson
Culture Editor