The Illini Union shared this fun fact on their social media pages yesterday and shared an aerial view photo. Apparently the original building, built in 1941, was specifically designed that way. Photo from Illini Union …
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Parkland Community Education has some free class offerings
Parkland College Community Education has seven online courses right now that are free to anyone, and could be a helpful addition to your career path. Some lean more toward personal development, while others are focused …
Champaign County ReStore will open June 2nd
Champaign County ReStore will be opening for limited hours beginning Tuesday, June 2nd. They are planning to be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Here’s what they had to say on …
Here is an update from Mike Ross, Director of Krannert Center
The future of events at Krannert Center is up in the air, as the University of Illinois continues to examine what the next year is going to look like. Director Mike Ross had this to …
The City of Champaign is working on outdoor dining options
As our region moves in to Phase 3 of the governor’s Restore Illinois plan on May 29th, which gives bars and restaurants the option to provide outdoor seating, the City of Champaign is working through …
The Champaign County Regional Planning Commission is launching a relief program
The Champaign County RPC is launching the COVID-19 Relief Program to assist individual households most affected by this crisis. From the press release: The COVID-19 Relief Program aims to help low-income households maintain the basic …
Share your thoughts about venturing into the community
Champaign Center Partnership shared this survey asking for your input about your readiness to re-enter the community as more businesses begin to open. The survey was put together by Champaign County Safe, the group of local organizations …
Champaign County Safe offers resources for businesses that are reopening
Governor Pritzker announced Wednesday that all of Illinois would be ready to move into Phase Three of his Restore Illinois plan. He also loosened some requirement on bars and restaurants, allowing them open outdoor seating …
CU Trauma and Resiliency Initiative is hosting a virtual lunch and learn
Community members, leaders, and educators are invited to join in a discussion about “solutions to address inequity in policies and community outcomes” on Friday, May 22nd from 12 to 1 p.m. The discussion will be …
This year’s Urbana Sweetcorn Festival is canceled
Just as the closing of pools and park programs was not unexpected, the cancellation of this annual event isn’t either. It’s sad and disappointing, but also understandable. Here is the press release: The Urbana Business …