Humanities Research Institute at the University of Illinois has a new podcast, Off the Shelf: Revolutionary Readings in the Time of Crises, hosted by Augustus Wood. The podcast will feature conversations with Black scholars on campus. The …
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The Small Business Development Center has several webinars coming up
For small businesses and nonprofit organizations trying to navigate applying for financial assistance, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering several webinars to aid in that process. The sessions will be led by director …
Get some Espresso Royale today and support Courage Connection
If you are out and about today, it’s a good day to swing by Espresso Royale on Neil, Oregon, or at Village Green, to get yourself some coffee or tea or a pastry, and toss …
Urbana Park District is resuming some indoor activities
As Region 6 moves into Tier 1, and possibly just regular old Phase 4, Urbana Park District is phasing in some of their indoor activities and programming. Here is their plan: Now – People can …
Time for another round of vaccine clinics, open to residents who are 65+
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District has another round of vaccination clinics scheduled for next week, this time for anyone 65 and older. They will be held at the iHotel and former Dress Barn, as others have …
Champaign Showers has some solid local Bernie memes
If you were anywhere on the interwebs yesterday, you surely saw the glorious array of Bernie memes, stemming from a shot of him from the inauguration, sitting in his parka and mittens. Boswell Hutson, founder …
Justin Micháel Hendrix is seeking a seat at the table
Julie talks with Justin Micháel Hendrix, an activist and write-in candidate for Champaign City Council.
Learn about preserving family heirlooms next week
The University Library is hosting an online event on Thursday, January 28th from 12 to 1 p.m. that will cover the basics of preserving books, papers, and photographs. The program will be presented by Jennifer Hain …
Check out the plans for Central’s North Fields Project
Champaign Central High School will be adding fields for soccer, band, and softball as part of their North Fields Project, which is slated to begin construction in the spring of 2022. This video lays out …
Take the Equity Challenge with United Way
United Way of Champaign County is participating in a statewide campaign to encourage Illinois residents to learn about racial issues and systemic inequalities. From their press release: The United Way of Illinois 21 Week Equity …