The Idea Store reminds us we why love them. If you want to continue to support them, check out their online store. They are also taking donations through appointments. Dear friends, You may have noticed …
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“We Got Next” Salon Series highlights the work of Black professors in Fine and Applied Arts
The series will be in five parts, and is hosted by Endalyn Taylor, professor in the Department of Dance. According to the press release, she will “engage with faculty members and special guests to share …
Staerkel Planetarium is moving Prairie Skies online
Staerkel Planetarium is bringing their Prairie Skies series to your backyard beginning July 31st at 7 p.m. You can join via Zoom to get a live narrated tour of the sky. It’s free and open …
Champaign Public Library is doing away with overdue fines
Beginning August 15th, Champaign Public Library is going to stop charging for overdue items, and will waive fees that are on your account already. From an email they sent out to cardholders: “There are many …
Common Ground opened their café last week
Common Ground Food Co-op has re-opened their café with a refreshed menu. They are back to making sandwiches and pizzas, as well as all of the coffee and tea beverages from 7:30 a.m. to 6 …
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District released guidelines for school openings
Area school districts are still making and adjusting plans for learning this fall — here is what we said about the subject last week — and now CUPHD has released their guidelines and recommendations for schools …
Illinois Newsroom is hosting a panel on the role of police in C-U
This Thursday, July 23rd, Illinois Newsroom will be holding a panel discussion on Facebook live regarding the role of police. The panel will be moderated by Director of News and Public Affairs Reginald Hardwick, and it …
Order some C-U swag and support the Champaign County COVID Relief Fund
Chambana Proud, a collaboration between Visit Champaign County, You’re Welcome CU, Champaign County Economic Development Corporation, and 40 North, has added another design to their t-shirt selection. The shirt (or tote bag) features artwork by …
There are a ton of women running for office in our area, and that’s awesome
From U.S House of Representatives to County Coroner and many more at the state and local level, there will be a lot of women on the ballot this November, and that’s pretty important. We need …
The University Library is resuming services
The U of I Library system is resuming services for students and faculty, but currently their spaces remain closed. They’ve detailed their offerings and procedures for accessing materials on their website. Here are the important …