If you’re a regular traveler and haven’t enrolled in TSA Precheck yet, you will have another opportunity to do so in April at Willard Airport. Enrollment at the airport will be from April 6-10. It’s …
Posts by Julie McClure:
There’s a speed skating competition coming to the ice arena next week
A couple of weeks ago, we told you about a new curling club taking root in Champaign. Did you know that there is also a speedskating club that meets weekly at the U of I …
You can purchase a song on the Altgeld chimes for your valentine
If you’re looking for a unique gesture for a special someone (or yourself!) this week, how about a song on the Altgeld chimes played just for them? February 13-15 the ringers will be doing a …
Did you know Collective Pour does whiskey tastings?
I’ve always thought of Collective Pour as just a craft beer bar, which is certainly is — just look at the wall length row of taps behind the bar. However, I am just learning that they …
Eastern Illinois Foodbank’s annual Prom Benefit is coming up next month
This will be the 12th year for the foodbank’s major fundraiser. They’ve set a goal to raise $130,000, which is the equivalent of 650,000 meals for those in Champaign County who are experiencing food insecurity. …
You can learn all about maple sugaring this month
No, we are not Vermont, but we do have a sugar maple grove just a short ways down the road at Homer Lake Forest Preserve. On February 22nd or 29th, you can learn all about …
Take in the Social Justice Film Series at the School of Social Work
The University of Illinois School of Social Work is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, and they are hosting a monthly Social Justice Film Series in honor of that milestone. This month the featured film …
Who’s on your ballot: Circuit judge candidates
Julie offers a rundown of the upcoming circuit judge primary race.
Mark your calendar for Matsuri
This marvelous local festival, that we here at Smile Politely named best new festival of the decade, will be returning for a sixth year on Saturday, August 29th from 1 to 9 p.m. at Japan …
Celebrate Abe’s birthday with the Illinois History and Lincoln Collections
Illinois History and Lincoln Collections, located in the Main Library, is hosting a little celebration for Abraham Lincoln on his birthday, February 12th. From 3-5 p.m. you can stop by the library for some refreshments, …