Julie chats with DeShawn Williams, candidate for County Board District 6.
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The Human Festival is coming to Savoy in May
Local photographer Larry Kanfer is organizing this new festival, that according the the press release is all about “connecting, competing, and celebrating.” Several Savoy businesses and organizations are participating: The day begins with FREE activities …
Community Supported Film hopes to fill the Art Theater void
We’ve all mourned the loss of a venue for independent and obscure films since the Art Theater closed back in October. Now, a group of film enthusiasts has formed a new group, Community Supported Film, …
Who’s on your ballot: Mary King for County Board District 10
Julie chats with Mary King, candidate for County Board District 10, ahead of the March 17th primary.
Dig into Census 2020 with Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities
The U.S. Census process is underway, and Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities (IPRH) is offering an evening of discussions about the implications on March 2nd. At 4 p.m. there will be a panel: …
Tim Nugent was honored with Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award
Tim Nugent is known as the “Father of Accessibility,” having established what is now known as the Division of Disability Resources and Education at the University of Illinois, as well as the National Wheelchair Basketball …
Here’s your opportunity to try your hand at amateur wrestling
CLAW (Champaign Ladies Amateur Wrestling) is recruiting new members! They describe themselves as “a gaggle of bad a$$ lady wrasslers, avenging the world’s wrongs and entertaining those weary of wars, floods and parking tickets.” If …
Look at this scone sandwich from Espresso Royale
Yesterday, Jess had us all thinking about breakfast sammies; here’s one from Espresso Royale for your consideration. I got this one from the store on Neil Street, but they are available at all. First of …
Seven last minute ideas for your Valentine’s Day plans
Haven't made plans for Valentine's Day yet? Here are some suggestions.
The Champaign Unit 4 annual report is available for your perusal
You can now access the Champaign Unit 4 school district’s annual report via their website. It’s available in English, French, and Spanish. Print copies will be available in libraries and community centers, and they can …