The Illinois Department of Commerce launched an emergency grant program for hospitality businesses in the state. Businesses applied for the funding, then were selected by a random lottery. Bars and restaurants will receive an average …
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Fleurish is offering home flower delivery
After closing for a while, Fleurish is back in operation, at least on a limited basis. You can’t go in the shop and pick and choose your flowers, but thankfully owner Sarah Compratt does a …
Checking in with Liana Alcantara of Defy Gravity
Julie talks with Liana Alcantara, studio manager at Defy Gravity Pole Fitness and Aerial Arts.
CU Adventures in Time and Space is still trying to challenge our brains
CU Adventures in Time and Space is closed for the time being, but they’ve started using social media to keep our brains engaged with some puzzle challenges. Here is one of their offerings: Image from …
Staerkel Planetarium was chosen to unveil the Hubble 30th anniversary photo
We’re coming up on the 30th anniversary of the Hubble space telescope’s launch from the space shuttle Discovery, and there will be a new image of space released in honor of the occasion. A select …
WILL is hosting a Q&A with Champaign and Urbana superintendents
Thursday, April 23rd at 6 p.m., WILL Education is hosting a Facebook Live Q&A with Dr. Susan Zola, Superintendent of Champaign Unit 4 Schools, and Dr. Jennifer Ivory-Tatum, Superintendent of Urbana District 116. Dr. Dynesha …
Willard Airport will receive CARES Act funding
Airports are obviously going to be suffering right now. The CARES Act Airport Grant Program provides funding for capital expenditures, airport operating expenses including payroll and utilities, and airport debt payments. From Willard Airport Executive Director …
Our local farmers markets will open, with strict guidelines
The Champaign Farmers Market, Urbana’s Market at the Square, and Urbana Business Association’s Market in the Square have worked in collaboration with Champaign-Urbana Public Health to create a plan that will allow the markets to …
Orpheum Children’s Science Museum is offering camps for kids of essential workers
Next week, the Orpheum will be offering camps for K-5th grade students of essential workers. Kids can be enrolled for individuals days or the full week. From the press release: Camps will feature a variety …
Garcia’s is serving up some nostalgia on social media
The C-U Garcia’s Pizza in Pan has fired up an Instagram account recently, and they are using it to showcase some of their ads from way back. The ads feature founders Ralph and Joe, the …