The primary election is six months away, and the presidential election is more than a year away, but the League of Women Voters want to make sure people are getting registered to vote. Along with …
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Register for Willard Airport’s TSA-Precheck Enrollment event
If you’re ready to be one of those people who gets to go in the special, shorter line at the airport and skip the whole shoe-removal, portioning out liquids, taking your laptop out of the …
The first Tabletop Central gaming convention happened on Saturday
Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, along with with Forced Perspective Entertainment, transformed the museum’s auditorium into a board gamer’s paradise on Saturday. The 12 hour inaugural Tabletop Central gaming convention drew in more than 150 gaming …
Farm Aid happened here 34 years ago, here are a few photos
Well, 34 years ago yesterday (September 22nd) if we want to be technical about it. Inspired by Live Aid, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp created Farm Aid, and held the massive concert event …
There is a Primary Candidates Forum at Huff Hall on Thursday
Illini Democrats are hosting a candidate forum for local Democrats running for Circuit Clerk and Circuit Judge in 2020. Bob Burkhalter and Susan McGrath are both running to be the nominee for Circuit Clerk, and …
Allerton’s Music Barn Festival is happening September 27-28
This annual event is your opportunity to enjoy music and theatre in a lovely outdoor setting. Two different University of Illinois performances groups will be offering their talents throughout the weekend, all set in the …
University of Illinois students are leading a local climate march on Friday
The UN Climate Summit begins in New York City on September 23rd, and this Friday, there will be a global climate strike spearheaded by youth activist Greta Thunberg. C-U will participate in the strike, led …
BELONGING(S) exhibition opens this Saturday
It’s Welcoming Week, with events happening throughout C-U with the goal of building community and relationships between immigrants and those born in the U.S. The Urbana Arts and Culture Program, Urbana Free Library, and Spurlock …
“Jessica Gondek: Enterprising Machines” opens September 30th at Giertz Gallery
There’s a new exhibit opening at Giertz Gallery on September 30th. “Enterprising Machines,” a solo exhibition of works on paper by Chicago-based artist Jessica Gondek, draw inspiration from “machines machines from the early part of the …
Odd Market returns to Tuscola on October 12th
The fourth annual Odd Market, a one-day show in UpTown Tuscola featuring art, handmade items, and vintage goods is happening on October 12th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is sponsored by Tuscola …