Allerton Park and Retreat Center is doing two showings of Princess and the Frog, one of the most under-appreciated Disney movies in my humble opinion, this weekend. The movies will be drive in style, and …
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Beginning next week, you can see daily U of I COVID test results online
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District includes the University of Illinois testing sites in it’s daily numbers, but beginning next week you will be able to track those results separately on the University’s COVID website. Here …
Let business and economic development leaders know how you’re feeling about the fall
Champaign County Safe — a collaboration between businesses, economic development leaders, and civic leaders to help our county navigate our way through this pandemic — is seeking input from residents as we enter a new season. …
The City of Champaign is coordinating free internet access for Shadowwood
As Unit 4 students begin distance learning next week, the City of Champaign is working with Unit 4 Schools, i3 Broadband, Mesh++, Ameren Illinois, and Shadowwood Mobile Home Park to set up internet access for Shadowwood …
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is addressing opiate overdoses in C-U
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is getting a lot of attention right now for their (rather excellent) handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s a good thing for us to remember that they are still …
Champaign Rotary Clubs are donating $37,000 for school supply kits
The Champaign and Champaign West Rotary Clubs are tapping into the Champaign County Rotary Responds Fund to allocate $37,000 for distance learning school supply kits for students in Champaign County. From the press release: This …
Have you been to Miller Park Zoo yet this summer?
Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington reopened to the public back in June, and they’ve put in a bunch of protocols to make your visit with the animals a safe one. Finding varied outdoor experiences is key …
Mayor Marlin echos Champaign with an emergency order for Urbana
Yesterday we praised Mayor Deb Feinen for her emergency orders to try to curb COVID spread in the community as students return. Thankfully, Mayor Diane Marlin followed suit today, issuing similar orders for Urbana. Here …
Paign to Peace is hosting an education rally on Friday
On Friday, August 21st from 4 to 7 p.m., Paign to Peace will be at Hessel Park distributing school supplies for families who need them. They’ve also invited teachers from the community to share their …
We appreciate Mayor Feinen’s efforts to curb the spread of COVID in our community
Since COVID-19 arrived in C-U back in March, Mayor Deb Feinen has had to make a lot of difficult decisions in the name of safety. We praised her for it then, and will continue to …