One of the biggest losses during this time of staying apart has been live theatre, but Illinois Theatre is finding ways to make it work. This past weekend they quietly hosted invite-only performance of Why …
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Sinfonia da Camera is presenting a chamber music series at Allerton Music Barn
If you’ve been missing live classical music, here is an opportunity to experience it. Maestro Ian Hobson and Sinfonia da Camera are bringing several of their musicians together for four performances this weekend, and they are …
Look at this baby rat drinking water
Looking for a new pet to bring home, but not necessarily a cat or a dog? The Champaign County Humane Society has baby rats available for adoption right now. I’m not much of a rodent …
Parkland College added a COVID-19 dashboard to their website
The dashboard will track COVID cases from Parkland students and faculty, both those working on campus and off. From their website: The Parkland College COVID-19 Dashboard displays cases that have been self-reported within Parkland’s faculty, …
Sunflour Bakehouse bakes up coffee shop goodies
The bakehouse responsible for the delicious baked goods you enjoy at Espresso Royale is now called Sunflour Bakehouse. All of those scones, muffins, biscotti and more that you’ve probably nibbled on with your coffee from …
Bevier Café is switching to a “pay what you can” model
Bevier Café, located on the 2nd floor of Bevier Hall and run by food science and human nutrition students, has switched to a “pay what you can” model for the remainder of the fall semester to …
Independent Media Center is celebrating its 20th anniversary
Twenty years ago today, the Independent Media Center began their journey of community organizing. From their website: On September 24, 2020, it will be 20 years since Urbana-Champaign IMC was launched from a living room …
Urbana Park District won an award for their strategic plan
The Urbana Park District’s strategic plan focuses on four pillars: You Belong Here, Placemaking, Health & Wellness, and Trails & Connectivity. That plan recently won the American Planning Association, Illinois Chapter’s Strategic Plan Award, which “recognizes a plan targeted for a specific …
First Followers of Champaign-Urbana combines community service with activism
First Followers, which began as drop-in center where formerly incarcerated individuals could receive mentoring and guidance, is expanding it's scope.
The University Senate made Election Day a University holiday
When the University of Illinois Senate met on Monday, they passed a resolution making Tuesday, November 3rd a University holiday. No classes will be held that day. Thanksgiving break and Labor Day are the only …