Uniting Pride and Art Coop are partnering for the Kindness Queers program. The goal is to “spread kindness and cheer to LGBTQ+ youth in the C-U area.” Here’s how it works. If you are an …
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Royse + Brinkmeyer raised over $15,000 for C-U at Home
In December, Royse + Brinkmeyer offered each of their tenants a $25 discount on their rent for the month. Tenants then had the option to donate that $25 to C-U at Home, to be matched …
DeShawn Williams is stepping down from county board to serve as Chief Deputy Treasurer
DeShawn Williams was elected to the Champaign County Board, representing District 6, back in November. Now, he is stepping down to serve as Chief Deputy Treasurer, where he will work alongside newly elected Champaign County …
Here are this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration award winners
The 20th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Countywide Celebration will happen virtually on January 17th. The MLK Countywide Committee and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Advocacy for Justice Committee have selected four community members …
Rodney Davis does the bare minimum to uphold democracy
On January 6th, at least 12 GOP senators and more than 100 House members plan to object to the certification of Joe Biden’s presidential win, even after approximately 1378 frivolous lawsuits (okay, more like 60) …
The first Art on the Fly artists have been selected
Willard Airport and 40 North have a new collaboration, Art on the Fly, that will feature the work of local artists at the airport. The work will be reproduced on vinyl and displayed at the …
A guide to shopping local 2020: Pandemic edition
Spending our dollars locally is more important than ever this strange holiday season.
Urbana will be picking up your trees January 4-8
If you are an Urbana resident with a live Christmas tree this year, pick up will be the week of January 4-8. Your pick up day is the same as your usual U-cycle day. Here …
Snag a few last minute gifts at Page Bazaar
If you need to grab a few last minute gifts, Page Bazaar, at Flying Machine Avionics (202 S. 1st Street), is a solid option. Today through Saturday, from 4:30 p.m., you can stop by Avionics …
Have you dined in a dome?
Dining domes and huts have popped up all over Downtown Champaign, it’s an interesting landscape to drive through these days. I’ve spotted them at Hamilton Walker’s, Guido’s, Ko Fusion, and Cowboy Monkey/Aroma Cafe, to name …