ICYMI, the Illinois football team shocked the masses by beating #6 Wisconsin with a walk off field goal and a score of 24-23. And of course, it was homecoming this weekend so it was mayhem …
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Learn how to protect places of worship from hate crimes
Next Thursday, October 24th, from 1 to 4:30 p.m., there will be a forum where faith leaders and community leaders can learn about how to protect their places of worship from hate crimes. This will …
The City of Urbana set their leaf collection dates
If you are an Urbana-ite, here are the dates you need to know for getting your leaves and yard waste together: Week of November 4-8 Week of November 18-22 Week of December 2-6 From the …
Unit 4 is having their annual Warm-a-Kid drive
Each year Unit 4 puts out a call for new coats to ensure every student has warm outerwear over the cold months. They are looking for a wide range of sizes, including: Boys- 5/6, 6/7, …
Grab your friends and your quill and go to Harry Potter Trivia at the Co-op
On October 30th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Common Ground you have an opportunity to test all of your wizardly knowledge, and enjoy some tasty treats while you’re at it. You can have up …
Phoenix Botanical is now licensed to sell recreational marijuana
Phoenix Botanical was just approved for a license to sell recreational marijuana when it become legal in the state of Illinois on January 1st, and will change its name to Sunnyside as part of a …
A year of bike sharing in C-U
Julie talks with Ben Thomas, Midwest General Manager of VeoRide, about the past year of bike sharing in Champaign-Urbana.
A U of I committee has recommended changes to sexual harassment policy
Back in January, we wrote about a reporter with Illinois Newsroom, Rachel Otwell, who was tapped by Pro Publica and NPR Illinois to investigate sexual harassment policies at state colleges and universities. Some of the …
There’s going to be a new dessert spot in Champaign, Tasty Tart
A new Taiwanese bakery is opening soon at 405 S. Neil Suite C (for reference, this is just north of Golden Harbor.) The bakery is called Tasty Tart, and though there’s no open date mentioned …
It’s cold today, go get this maple latte
It’s gray and gloomy and chilly today. At this point in the season, I like these days. I can break out that favorite cozy sweater that’s been dormant in the closet for months, wear some …