Biking enthusiasts, listen up. Here’s an opportunity to go on a fully supported bike tour and support these two local organizations at the same time. On Saturday, June 1st, Habitat for Humanity and Prairie Cycle …
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In Champaign, the next yard waste collection is in May
There is one more opportunity to have the City of Champaign collect your yard waste, depending on where you live: Monday, May 13th (Blue Zone) and Monday, May 20th (Orange Zone). Check out the map …
Patrick Singer
Executive Editor
Instagram Story Takeover with Ebertfest
This Friday, April 19th, we’re handing our Instagram stories over to Sumer Hazeen of Roger Ebert’s Film Festival, aka Ebertfest. As you’ve seen on Smile Politely, the film festival is taking place this weekend, kicking …
Patrick Singer
Executive Editor
Spend a day working on your Earth skills at Kalyx Center in Monticello
Common Ground Food Co-op is providing yet another opportunity to learn more about sustainable eating and consumption practices through this day of learning at the very cool Kalyx Center for Sustainability in Monticello. If you’ve …
Patrick Singer
Executive Editor
Check out Springer Cultural Center’s Town & Country Amateur Art Show
Each year, Springer Cultural Center hosts the Town & Country Amateur Art Show, giving aspiring artists in the area a chance to have their art on display. Those artists that submitted and were chosen have …
Patrick Singer
Executive Editor
Help kids learn about diabetes this Sunday at Martens Center
This Sunday, April 21st from 1 to 5 p.m., a student-led initiative by students at Carle Illinois College of Medicine will be hosting Diabetes Dash, which they’re putting on at Champaign Park District’s Martens Center …
Patrick Singer
Executive Editor
Corey Van Landingham releases new book of poetry, Reader, I
University of Illinois Assistant Professor of English Corey Van Landingham has a new book of poetry, Reader, I, released today on Sarabande Books. If you’re unfamiliar with her work, take a look at this article from a …
Patrick Singer
Executive Editor
Celebrate Champaign County African American Heritage Trail on U of I’s campus on April 22nd
On Monday, April 22nd, a celebration will be taking place to commemorate the connectivity between the University of Illinois and the Champaign County African American Heritage Trail. If you’re unfamiliar with the trail and how …
Patrick Singer
Executive Editor
Support local businesses during National Small Business Week
Small Business Development Center here in Champaign County is a great resource for businesses to utilize, offering training events, programs to help make your business successful, advising, and more. In a couple of weeks, they’ll …
Patrick Singer
Executive Editor
Visit Maize’s original location at First and Green as its days are numbered
Last year, news broke that Maize Mexican Grill‘s original location at First and Green was going to be demolished in 2024. Their new restaurant inside the Illini Union has been up and running for some …
Patrick Singer
Executive Editor