Beginning December 1st, Champaign County Forest Preserve District will have Miniature Garden Winter Wonderland Kits available for purchase. For just $10, you’ll get everything you need to make your own little winter wonderland for display in …
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Shop the CU Community Fab Lab Holiday Market
The CU Community Fab Lab is hosting an online holiday market this year to help raise money for summer camp scholarships. They have some pretty amazing summer camps that introduce kids to cool stuff like …
City of Champaign needs your input on grant distribution
In the most recent allocation of CARES Act funds, the City of Champaign received $760,141 in stimulus funds to respond to the pandemic. They are inviting the public to offer comments on the proposed uses for …
Illinois Country won two Mid-America Emmys
Illinois Country, the Illinois Public Media documentary that came out earlier this year, has been awarded two Mid-America Emmys: for Documentary – Cultural and for Musical Composition/Arrangement for its original song “Backroads”. In case you …
This beer pairing info from Triptych is very important
Triptych has done the very important work of coming up with a Thanksgiving six-pack that will pair quite nicely with all of the traditional dishes on your table. For $17.99, you can bring home one …
Common Ground still has your Thanksgiving sides covered
In the normal times, Common Ground Food Co-op transforms their salad bar into a Thanksgiving buffet of their delicious side dishes. Do not fear, they still have you covered. This year all of the Thanksgiving …
Aroma Cafe now has online ordering
Now it’s even easier to pick up your favorite Aroma drinks and treats. Order online then take advantage of curbside pickup to bring breakfast or lunch back home. I’m thinking I need a Chicken Caprese Wrap …
Reema Dodin, a U of I College of Law grad, has been added to Biden’s senior staff
Reema Dodin, 2006 graduate of the U of I College of Law, has been named Deputy Director of the White House Office of Legislative Affairs. From her biography: Reema Dodin currently serves as a volunteer …
Urbana Park District received a $750,000 grant
The grant comes from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and it will used to construct an outdoor learning pavilion at Anita Purves Nature Center. From the press release: The project will construct a 30 …
Try a virtual pour over brewing class with Columbia Street Roastery
Back in the spring, Columbia Street Roastery launched a virtual cupping class, giving budding coffee connoisseurs the opportunity to experience their popular event from the comfort of their homes. Now, just in time for holiday …