Like probably most of C-U, I was awake at 1:30 a.m. as a pretty intense lightening/wind/hail storm slammed through the area. We turned on WCIA to see if we needed to see what we were …
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Join a community violence discussion on Saturday
H3, a coalition of organizations working with with people impacted by violence in our community, is hosting a discussion in the City View room at Illinois Terminal from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. H3 stands …
The Champaign County Balloon Festival takes flight this weekend
There will be a lot of family fun at the inaugural Champaign County Balloon Festival, on the ground and in the air.
Urbana American Rescue Plan Act Funding applications are open
The City of Urbana has about $10 million in America Rescue Plan Funds to address the impacts of the pandemic. After working with the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission to develop a plan for the …
The Orpheum is now booking events
Back in March, we shared that the previous home of the Orpheum Children’s Science Museum was going to become an event space. There have been some renovations and restorations happening, and now the Orpheum Champaign …
What to do at PYGMALION if you aren’t into the music scene
Julie previews some of non-concert events happening at PYGMALION.
Royse + Brinkmeyer now owns The Inman, and will open it to all ages
The Inman, formerly known as Inman Place and originally The Inman Hotel, is now owned by Royse + Brinkmeyer Apartments. Since the early nineties, it has been an independent living facility for senior citizens, with …
You can do a Community Crawl during Pride
Champaign Center Partnership is joining with Uniting Pride to host a Community Crawl in Downtown Champaign on October 2nd from 3 to 5 p.m. This is a way that you can get exclusive Pride-related items …
Everyday Kitchen has a new fall menu
Add fall seasonal menus to my list of favorite fall things. I am here for more cozy comfort foods and cocktails that bring in cinnamon and other spices. Everyday Kitchen just launched their fall seasonal …
YWCA is beginning another Strive cohort
YWCA of the University of Illinois has an ongoing program, Strive, which equips women with the digital skills needed to advance in the workforce. The next session begins next week, with classes in Rantoul on …