You have one more day to give your input to the Urbana Kickapoo Rail Trail Extension Study. They’ve proposed five different route possibilities for extending the trail west, and have invited the public to weigh …
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Learn about 5th and Hill at a teach-in tonight
The intersection of 5th and Hill in Champaign is the site of a former manufactured gas plant. From Champaign County Healthcare Consumers: “Gas was manufactured from coal, through a process that involved heating coal and …
These small businesses received grant money from the City of Champaign
The City of Champaign awarded $520,000 in grant money to 48 small businesses in the community, most receiving somewhere between $10,000-15,000. Thirty four of the businesses are minority-owned, and 19 of them are woman-owned. Several …
This is the last week for live entertainment at Rose Bowl Tavern
Rose Bowl Tavern has been featuring live music in the city parking lot adjacent to the bar since July. With temperatures turning colder, they are wrapping up performances for the season. Tonight they will have …
CU Adventures launched a new online game
Like most businesses, Champaign-Urbana Adventures in Time and Space has had to get creative to keep customers engaged while also dealing with a global pandemic. In the spring they launched their first “at home” game, …
Spring registration is open for current Parkland students
Yep it’s already time to be thinking ahead to spring semester. Those who are currently enrolled at Parkland College can now register for their spring classes. The semester will begin on January 11th. Students can …
See what happens when you return your vote by mail ballot in Champaign County
The News-Gazette recently went behind the scenes in the Champaign County Clerk’s office to give community members a look into what happens once their vote by mail ballots arrive. It’s worth a few minutes of your …
Champaign County Auditor: George Danos vs. Gary Maxwell
About Champaign County Auditor: The auditor is essentially our county’s accountant, who audits all claims against the county, and also “maintains a continuous internal audit of the revenues, expenditures and financial records of all County …
The City of Urbana is hosting listening sessions on their Use of Force policy
Back in June, the City of Urbana affirmed the “Ten Shared Principles” developed by the NAACP and Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, and it was adopted by the City of Urbana Police Department and NAACP of …
Celebrate Halloween at the last Champaign Farmers Market of the year
Tuesday, October 27th is the last Champaign Farmers Market of the season, and there will be a lot of added Halloween fun. Costume wearing is encouraged, and kids will be able to do a Halloween …