Do you have the urge to get involved with city government? If so, have we got an opportunity for you! Today, the City of Champaign has announced that they will be accepting applications for the …
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Parkland College announces free Education to Employment workshops
Are you looking for a job? You’re in luck, if so, because Parkland College has just announced their Education to Employment workshop series, happening all throughout June in a ton of different disciplines. No matter your …
Illinois Public Media wins two Telly Awards for web series
If you’re not familiar with Illinois Public Media (WILL)’s ART/BTS series yet, you probably should be. They follow around local artists from all walks (including a blacksmith. Seriously.) and do an in-depth interview with them …
5 year-old C-U rapper Baby Harmony is adorable
Yes, you read that headline right – there’s a new 5-year-old rapper in C-U, and she goes by the name of Baby Harmony. Last night, she dropped her debut music video for a remix to …
Champaign Unit 4 School District announces summer food programs
Earlier this month, we mentioned how Urbana’s schools will be offering free meals to those 18 and under this coming summer, and today, the good news just keeps on coming, as Champaign’s Unit 4 School …
Neutral Cycle offering summer-long bike rental
The good people over at Neutral Cycle in Champaign are offering a hell of a deal for the entire summer if you are bicycle-less. For the low price of $80, you can rent a bike …
This new release from C-U rapper CJ Run is amazing
It’s not too often that I get fired up for a music release — especially from a relatively new artist — but CJ Run has just done that for me. Hailing from C-U, but originally …
Bernie Sanders endorses Carol Ammons
This is big. Presidential candidate and United States Senator Bernie Sanders has officially endorsed Illinois State Representative Carol Ammons in her upcoming election in an email blast sent out this afternoon, showing that once again, …
Kendrick Nunn dismissed from Illini basketball team
It’s been a rough go for Illinois Men’s Basketball of late – though the charges against Jaylon Tate were just dropped, Kendrick Nunn instead pleaded guilty three days ago to a misdemeanor battery charge. Today, …
Market at the Square receives grant to make fresh food accessible
Often times, fresh and healthy food is more expensive than it’s mass-produced counterparts, and as such, those with less money than others are sometimes forced to eat unhealthily. The City of Urbana hopes to curb …