The Arthouse Experience film series will partner with Illinois Public Media and the Virginia Theater for the 2022-23 season. This series features artistic films and post-screening discussions with directors, producers, and other special guests. The …
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SHIELD Testing available on the U of I campus for anyone who needs it
The University of Illinois has reopened a community COVID-19 testing location at Campus Recreation Center East (CRCE). The saliva-based test will be available to anyone who needs one — U of I faculty, student, staff …
Thrillist names C-U as an “unexpectedly great” place to visit
We know the C-U is pretty great, and at Smile Politely, at least, we do our best to highlight the best (and sometimes the worst) of what this area has on offer. The Thrillist article …
Planned Parenthood of Champaign now offers surgical abortions
Planned Parenthood’s Champaign Health Center has upgraded their facilities and expanded their staff to be able to provide in-clinic, or surgical, abortions. Surgical abortions can be performed until 22 weeks into pregnancy. Last year we …
CUPHD has COVID booster shot appointments for everyone 12 and up
The Champaign Urbana Public Health District has the new bivalent COVID booster, targeting the BA.4 and BA.5 versions of the Omicron strain, for anyone 12 and up. You can schedule your appointment online. If CUPHD’s …
Champaign City Council votes to allow varsity football at McKinley Field
The question of whether or not to allow for a varsity football game to be played at McKinley Field was answered by the Champaign City Council last night: Yes. In a 5-3 vote, the City …
The Literary is screening The Princess Bride on Friday, September 16th
The Literary is hosting movie nights one Friday a month, featuring book-ish and adjacent films. This Friday, September 16th, you can watch one of the greatest movies of all time, The Princess Bride. The 1987 …
Take a tour of Sola Gratia Farm
On Thursday, September 15th, you can take a tour of and learn more about Sola Gratia Farm. The farm grows produce; this tour will also provide information about their CSA program. Per the Facebook event …
Mark your calendars for Champaign’s Fall Yard Waste collection
It’s that time, people! Ready your yard waste bags and rakes, and save the dates for the City of Champaign’s Fall Yard Waste collection: Fall Yard Waste Collection CHAMPAIGN – The City of Champaign Fall …
Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Martens Center on October 1st
The Champaign Park District’s much anticipated newest recreation center, the Martens Center, will open to the public at noon on Saturday, October 1st. The ribbon cutting is at noon, with facility tours and games for …