In the fall, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced CURES-ES funding, which allowed cities to apply for grant money to be distributed to local businesses that have been impacted by COVID. Champaign …
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The University Library wants you to share your feelings about them
Faculty, staff, and students at U of I are invited to participate in a Valentine’s research study about the University Library. Through February 19th, they want to know: “Does the University Library make your heart …
There will be a household hazardous waste collection on April 10th
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will be hosting a household hazardous waste event for Champaign County on April 10th at Marketplace Mall. Online registration for the event will open March 8th. The collection is available …
Hear from a Ugandan Rabbi this week as part of a brown bag lunch series
The Center for African Studies Brownbag Lunch Series session on February 10th at 12 p.m. will feature Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, leader of the Abayudaya Jews of Uganda. The program is sponsored by Hillel and the Program in Jewish Cultural …
Jenny Lokshin was nominated to fill the County Board District 6 vacancy
County Board District 6 has had a bit of turnover in the last couple of months, with Mike Ingram stepping down after his election as Champaign County Recorder (that seat is now held by Cameron …
Columbia Street has some fun Valentine’s Day gift boxes
I know that I would be extremely happy to receive coffee and chocolate for Valentine’s Day; maybe you know someone who feels the same. Columbia Street Roastery has two different gift boxes to send to …
You are invited to imagine a future for Urbana
The City of Urbana is developing a comprehensive plan, and you can be a part of the process.
Enjoy a Quarantine Date Night from The Wheelhouse this weekend
The Wheelhouse serves up consistently good food, and this week's Restaurant Week special is no exception.
Krannert Art Museum is reopening on February 9th
After having to close down when mitigations went into place, Krannert Art Museum is now ready to reopen to the public. They will be open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with late …
Farm to School program coming to Urbana School District
C-U Public Health District, Sola Gratia Farm, and Urbana School District are working together to launch the CU Farm to School program with the help of a USDA Farm to School Planning Grant. The project will …