One of my very favorite podcasts is NPR’s Code Switch, hosted by Gene Demby and Shereen Marisol Meraji. Monday, October 19th, Meraji will be joining the Illini Union Board for an interactive Q&A, which is …
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Krannert Art Museum is hosting an online discussion Thursday
Discussing Pressing Issues: Women and Labor in the 1930s is happening from 12 to 1 p.m. on October 15th via Zoom. You will hear from Emily E LB Twarog, Associate Professor in the University of Illinois …
There’s a Women’s March and rally happening this Saturday
Following the national lead, local organizers are planning a Women’s March and rally in West Side Park on Saturday, October 17th from 12 to 1 p.m. From the press release: “The C-U Women’s Rally and …
Fleurish has these really cool candles in stock right now
Something I’ve always appreciated about Fleurish, beyond their beautiful and unique flowers, is their selection of quirky items that you can purchase to spice up your living space. Right now they have these awesome hand …
A season of pandemic patio dining
Paying attention to the outdoor dining options, mask enforcement of staff and customers, and how spaced the tables were, Julie visited five places in C-U for outdoor dining and shares her pandemic dining experiences.
Illinois 15th District: Mary Miller vs. Erika Weaver
About Illinois 15th Congressional District: The 15th district covers a very large area of land in East Central Illinois. It includes the counties of Clark, Clay, Clinton, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, …
The 20th Annual Parade of Lights will be virtual this year
How does a virtual parade work exactly? With miniature shoebox sized floats. Here is the press release from Champaign Center Partnership: There’s no place like home for the holidays – a classic holiday tune that …
Get your submissions in for CU Fab Lab’s Cosplay Halloween Showcase
CU Fab Lab is celebrating 10 years, and will have several events to celebrate throughout the year. This month they are doing a Binge-able Cosplay Halloween Showcase, virtually, that is free and open to all …
It’s time to order your turkey from Common Ground
Yes, we are thinking about Thankgiving already, even though March was two days ago (but somehow also two years ago). Common Ground Food Co-op has opened their turkey pre-ordering. If you do so before November …
Holy shit, The News-Gazette endorsed Betsy Londrigan
After consistently endorsing Rodney Davis to represent IL-13, The News-Gazette shockingly shifted course and gave Betsy Dirksen Londrigan the nod this time around. It’s interesting that one of the biggest reasons they’ve switched to Londrigan …