As you are out and about doing your grocery shopping these next few weeks, maybe consider picking some items to provide someone with Thanksgiving dinner. The University of Illinois Office of Volunteer Programs is collecting …
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Do all things Frozen at the Coronation Ball on November 16th
We’ve shared that the Champaign Park District’s Youth Theatre program is putting on a production of Frozen Jr. later this month. If you have a kid that would like to be even more immersed in …
The Kaufman Lake puppy made national news
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few days, you’ve seen the local story of middle school science teacher Bryant Fritz, who spotted and rescued a puppy in a cage, floating in …
The inventor of the LED light will be the Parade of Lights Grand Marshal
That’s pretty perfect, right? Nick Holonyak Jr., three time graduate of the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Illinois, created the first visible light-emitting diode (so yeah, that’s the first time I’ve ever …
Learn about Cultivating Hope this weekend
Champaign-Urbana Interfaith Exploration is a “collaborative effort that builds bridges across local faith communities, the University of Illinois, community groups, campus religious and student life associations, faculty, staff, and administrators.” This weekend, they will host …
Common Ground has your Thanksgiving needs covered
Each year, Common Ground Co-op offers lots of options for making your Thanksgiving meal prep just a bit easier. First, the turkey. You can pre-order a Triple S Farms turkey now by filling out the …
Champaign Outdoors is highlighting local women
If you head over to the Champaign Outdoors Blog right now, you can learn about 17 different women in our community who interact with the outdoors in various ways, whether it be through their careers …
Calling all local artists: It’s time for the 10th Annual $50 Art Show
This annual event, hosted by Art Coop, is an opportunity for local artists to sell their work for good cause. The store is asking for donations of one or two pieces, all of which will …
Daniel Romanchuk won another marathon
The Parkland student who trains at the University of Illinois just accomplished a new feat by winning the New York City Marathon wheelchair division two years in a row, making him the first American to …
Get your Culture here: Three experiences to have in November 2019
Julie offers some suggestions for experiencing local culture in November.