This inaugural event, happening Thursday, May 23rd at the CityView Center, is designed to recognize individuals who work and volunteer in the early childhood field. From the press release: “Brain research has shown the foundation …
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Today is National Rescue Dog Day, so here are some adoptable doggos
Honestly, I do not know who decides these national days of recognition. Some are ridiculous — May 22nd is National Vanilla Pudding Day, for example — but today’s National Rescue Dog Day is something I can get …
Look at this crazy supercell photo from yesterday
C-U didn’t experience much in the way of weather yesterday, but the skies just to the east of us were pretty active. Andrew Pritchard, our monthly weather columnist, founder of Chambana Weather, and atmospheric photographer …
Check out the patio at Everyday Kitchen beginning next week
Patio season…the best season of all. On May 20th, Everyday Kitchen Restaurant and Bar joins the outdoor dining and drinking scene. We’ve sampled several items on their menu, both lunch/dinner and brunch options, so read …
Find some peace and quiet at KAM this summer
Though the semester is over, that doesn’t mean the University shuts down. One of the campus entities that remains open to the public throughout the summer is Krannert Art Museum, and what a great time …
It’s time for movies on the Quad
Once again the Illini Union is hosting its Summer Quad Cinema Series, and it starts this week. They will have a free movie every Thursday from May 16th to August 24th (no movie on July 4th), …
Connections Resale Store is closing
It’s important to note that it is JUST the resale shop closing. All other Courage Connection services will remain in place. From the press release: Connections, located in Lincoln Square, has been the resale store …
Champaign Community Coalition is hosting a Violence Response Forum on Friday
The Community Coalition, a “System of Care Network that includes: local government; law enforcement; juvenile justice; behavioral health; education; child welfare; and community based service providers” announced last week that they were implementing neighborhood forums …
City of Champaign has neighborhood block parties planned for the summer
The City of Champaign and Champaign Park District are partnering again this summer to host three neighborhood block parties. Each event is free and open to the public, and will include games, face painting, inflatables, …
WILL is hosting a free screening of The Gun Shop
Part of Illinois Public Media’s Reel Midwest film series, The Gun Shop is a behind-the-scenes look at a gun shop in Michigan where, from the film’s description, “customers come to get advice, handle the weapons, …