The four “ends” of Common Ground Food Co-op are: The Co-op is the center of a vibrant, inclusive community. The cooperative movement is strengthened. The Co-op serves as an educational resource on food issues. Our …
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The Unitarian Universalist church is installing a COVID memorial
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Urbana-Champaign is installing “Open Hearts: A COVID Memorial” on their grounds Tuesday, January 19th. There will be a small dedication ceremony, with remarks from Champaign-Urbana Public Health Administrator Julie Pryde, …
Unit 4 is asking for feedback on superintendent candidates
Yesterday, the three superintendent candidates for Unit 4 gave presentations to the community. If you missed it, a recording of those presentations is available here. The district is encouraging community members to offer their impressions …
C-U Public Health has more vaccine clinics scheduled for next week
From the press release: The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), in partnership with Carle Health, OSF HealthCare, Christie Clinic, Promise Healthcare, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will be hosting additional community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics …
Fleurish is now accepting pre-orders for Valentine’s Day
Yes, Valentine’s Day. Time seems to keep marching on, while somehow also standing still. Things are a bit dark right now, but I guarantee that flowers from Fleurish will bring a little brightness to someone’s …
Champaign County has a new forest preserve
The Champaign County Forest Preserve District recently added Heron View Forest Preserve, which is situated along the Sangamon River between Lake of the Woods and Sangamon River Forest Preserve. It is currently surrounded by private …
Early voting begins Thursday in Champaign County
Thursday, January 14th, is when early voting will begin for the consolidated primary in Champaign County. Both Champaign and Urbana have contested races on the ballot: Champaign- Township Supervisor Urbana- Mayor, City Clerk, Alderman in …
Champaign Park District has several opportunities for employment
It’s hard to think about summer when it’s gray and cold outside, but the Champaign Park District is looking to fill seasonal positions, including aquatics, youth summer programs, and horticulture, as well as a few …
Books to Prisoners is hosting a Freedom Book Drive
On January 18th, Urbana-Champaign Books to Prisoners is hosting a Freedom Book Drive in honor of the MLK Jr. Day of Service. They are asking for donations of books with themes of Black freedom struggles and …
C-U Public Health just announced vaccine clinics for people 75 and older
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District has announced upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinics that will be open to Champaign County residents age 75 and older. The clinics will be held at the former Dress Barn at 1901 N. …