The Interfaith Alliance of Champaign Urbana and Ministerial Alliance of Champaign Urbana and Vicinity have partnered with a host of local organizations to present three days of events dedicated to peacemaking and nonviolence. At the …
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Beckman Institute announced the winners of the 2022 Research Image Contest
Each year, graduate students, post doctoral researchers, and staff members submit images from their research for the Beckman Institute Research Institute Contest. The walls of the Beckman Director’s Conference Room are adorned with past winners. …
Get rid of old tires at the Resident Tire Collection in August
Champaign County, the cities of Champaign and Urbana, C-U Public Health District, Champaign County Environmental Stewards, and Forest Preserve Friends Foundation are hosting a Resident Tire Collection August 4-6. Residents of Champaign County can drop …
Middle Fork River Forest Preserve is improving the dark sky experience
Middle Fork River Forest Preserve was designated a “Dark Sky Park” by the International Dark Sky Association in 2018. Now, thanks to a $294,000 Illinois Department of Natural Resources Open Space Land Acquisition and Development Grant …
Mother Murphy’s brings a history of counter culture to C-U
Mother Murphy's, a counter-culture institution in Normal, has expanded to Champaign. Here's a peek into the new space.
Curtis Orchard opens tomorrow
If you’ve been missing those apple cider doughnuts, the wait is almost over. Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch reopens for the season July 20th. Check out their website to see what activities are available at …
Church of the Living God is hosting a vaccine clinic on July 30th
With COVID cases rising again in our area, it’s a good time to make sure everyone in your household is as up to date as possible on COVID vaccines. The Church of the Living God …
United Way is looking for Victory over Violence grant applicants
United Way of Champaign County, in partnership with the University of Illinois, Busey, Carle Health, Christie Clinic, and OSF Healthcare recently donated $300,000 to the Victory Over Violence campaign, and now some of those funds …
Habitat for Humanity is looking for Raise the Woof teams and sponsors
The 4th annual Raise the Woof competition is scheduled for September 17th, and Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County is looking for sponsors, as well as build teams for the event. This year’s theme is …
It’s time to gather your items for Dump and Run
The 20th annual Dump and Run sale, hosted by the University YMCA, is happening August 20-21, and beginning August 1st they will be ready to accept your donations for the sale. It’s the perfect time …