Beginning February 1st, WILL-TV will begin airing “Let’s Learn” every weekday from 11 a.m. to noon. The series is for children ages 3-8, and will present “engaging, authentic, and interactive lessons that are accessible to …
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Try the Virtual Visit Challenge with the Champaign County Museums Network
The Champaign County Museums Network is encouraging you to “virtually visit” their museum partners with the Virtual Visit Challenge. The challenge invites you to explore online resources from Parkland, Champaign County Forest Preserve District, the …
Academy High has an open house on February 7th
Academy High, an independent school for grade 9-12, is hosting a virtual open house on February 7th at 4:30. From their website: At the Open House, you will meet the Head of School, John Carpenter, …
Habitat for Humanity is hosting a home ownership class
Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County is hosting a class on affordable home ownership on February 20th at 9:30 a.m. The class is free, and will cover “affordable home ownership opportunities, down payment assistance, and …
U of I Mom’s Weekend events will be virtual
Due to COVID-19, all in-person Mom’s Weekend events are cancelled. Here is the statement from Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Dr. Danita Brown Young: “The COVID-19 pandemic has temporarily changed the way we celebrate together. …
The annual count of homeless individuals in Champaign County happens this week
On Thursday, January 28th, the Champaign County Continuum of Services Providers to the Homeless (CSPH) will do a point-in-time survey to determine the number of homeless individuals in Champaign County. There are 30 volunteers, who will …
Try date night in The Dome at Allerton
Allerton Park and Retreat Center had The Dome before it was the thing to do. A year ago, they put The Dome in the park as a way to enjoy a few hours immersed in …
A season of change for Bluestem Hall
Abbie Frank, owner of Bluestem Hall, shares her plan to transition the venue to a nature school.
U of I is freezing tuitions rates for undergrads in 2021-2022
The Board of Trustees announced last week they would be freezing tuition rates for incoming in-state freshmen and non-resident undergraduates for the 2021-22 academic year. From the press release: The U of I System has now …
Gies College of Business is offering free tax assistance
The Volunteer Income Task Assistance Program offers an opportunity for low to moderate income households, seniors over the age of 60, limited English speaking taxpayers, and those with disabilities to receive help preparing their tax …