Now that new COVID variants are circulating in the United States, it’s critical that we double mask to prevent the further spread of the infection. This means we probably need a few more masks on …
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Miller Park Zoo has reopened all indoor exhibits
This week, Bloomington’s Miller Park Zoo has reopened all its indoor exhibits, except the parakeet enclosure. You can now visit (with a mask and physical distancing) and all sorts of animals, and don’t have to …
Tune in to Mother Nature: Black Girl Genius Takes Center Stage on January 27th
To help celebrate the IMC’s 20th anniversary, from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 27th, Mother Nature will give a free (virtual) performance and then be in conversation with Blair E. Thomas. Titled “Black …
Follow all U of I Kingfisher developments on this new website
The movement to make the kingfisher the U of I mascot now has a home on the internet, on it’s own website. You’ll find links to resources for supporting this cause, getting involved, and any …
UC Books 2 Prisoners drive starts this week
The University of Illinois Graduate Employees’ Organization is teaming up with UC Books to Prisoners for a book drive January 24th through February 14th. Donated books are distributed to Champaign County jails. There are several …
Shelia Boozer is Unit 4’s new superintendent
The Champaign Unit 4 Schools Board of Ed has selected Sheila Boozer as the new superintendent. Boozer is currently the Director of Teaching & Learning and Technology in Springfield District 186, and will assume her …
Some Champaign Park District programs are resuming
Starting January 22nd, Leonhard Rec Center is reopening. The walking track, weight room, and pickleball in the gym will be open. Reservations are not required, but masks are: Walking Track: NO Reservations or time limits. …
MTD will reduce service to U of I campus
In a press release last week, MTD announced that is changing (read: limiting) bus service to the U of I campus this spring semester, beginning January 24th. Reduced services highlights are below. Spring Semester MTD …
Under Tier 1 mitigations, Savoy 16 set to open on Friday
Savoy 16, operating under new ownership based in Tennessee, is set to reopen this Friday, January 22nd, according to reporting from The News-Gazette. The theater will have to operate under Tier 1 mitigations. Though there …
Enter your kids in this Youth Art Contest hosted by Parkland
And by kids, Parkland College Community Education and Giertz Gallery mean young people between the ages of 7 and eighteen. The Youth Art Competition entries are open until March 3rd, and winners will receive a …