It was announced today that Rodney Davis plans to have an “Open Government” event in Decatur on July 29th from 6 to 7:30 p.m. He will appear with Rep. Dan Caulkins, a Republican who represents …
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Registration for The Nutcracker auditions is open
Crazy as it seems, it being July and all, it’s time to start thinking about The Nutcracker. That is, if you have a child that would like to be a part of it. Audition registration …
Habitat for Humanity is hosting a doghouse building competition
Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County is looking for teams to participate in Raise the Woof! on September 7th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the warehouse at 302 N. Broadway. Teams can be …
Punch! is officially open
Punch! officially opened in downtown Champaign yesterday, and I stopped by with my spouse to check it out. It’s connected to the lobby of Hyatt Place, but there is an entrance from the street. There’s …
Krannert Center wants your input on Ellnora
Ellnora Guitar Festival is back this year, happening September 5-7 at KCPA. In preparation for the event, the folks at Krannert would like to hear your opinions about. They are asking the community to fill …
Hitting the trails: Exploring Mahomet’s forest preserve paths
Julie heads west to try out some forest preserve trails.
Beat the heat with some bowling and billiards
It’s going to be offensively hot the next few days, and as we Central Illinoisian’s understand, this will not be just hot. It will be oppressive and stiflingly humid as well, like you could wring …
UPDATED: Land of Lincoln Goodwill is laying off disabled employees
Land of Lincoln Goodwill operates Goodwill stores throughout Central Illinois, including the one here in Champaign. Workers with disabilities have found employment there throught their Vocational Rehabilitation Program. Now, citing minimum wage increases — that will …
C-U Public Health District is a cooling center
It’s going to be stupid hot the next several days, to the point of being dangerous for those who don’t have access to a cool indoor space. Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, at 201 Kenyon Road …
Archaeology Day is happening at the Orpheum this month
July 27th will be the 3rd annual Archaeology Day at the Orpheum Children’s Science Museum. The event marks the anniversary of the opening of their Archaeology Field Station and Excavation Unit, designed by the UIUC Archaeology …