Governor Pritzker just announced $28.9 million in grant money that will fund 89 projects throughout the state through Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and a few Champaign County spaces will benefit: Champaign County Forest Preserve …
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This Saturday you can drop your kids at the Orpheum and have a night out
Once a month, the Orpheum Children’s Science Museum offers Night at the Museum. For $25 ($20 for members) you can drop your kid off for three hours of fun activities with museum staff and they will be …
The Illini Union is 78 years old, here a few photos from its past
You can find lots more photos of the Illini Union through the decades, as well as find out more about future renovation plans here. Also, there will be free cupcakes in the Courtyard Café from …
Parkland is hosting a free kids dental clinic on February 16th
Got kids who are due for a check up? Might as well get it done for free at “Give Kids a Smile Day.” This is a pretty amazing service that Parkland’s dental hygiene clinic offers …
Celebrate Lincoln’s Birthday with the University Library next week
Honest Abe would be 210 this year, and the Illinois History and Lincoln Collections and History, Philosophy, and Newspaper Library will be celebrating. It’s happening from 4 to 6 p.m. on February 12th, in room 246 …
Museum of the Grand Prairie will be open with limited hours this month
Museum of the Grand Prairie typically closes during the months of January and February, with spring hours beginning on March 1st. This time around, they’ve decided to open their doors Thursday through Sunday from 1 …
Wrap up Restaurant Week at The WheelHouse
Julie heads to St. Joe to check out The WheelHouse for Restaurant Week.
Consider volunteering at the Champaign County Humane Society
Do you have a soft spot for animals and a little bit of free time? Maybe you should consider volunteering at the CC Humane Society. There are lots of ways to contribute, from folding newspapers …
Papa Del’s hosts Forget-Me-Not Cafe once a month
The first Tuesday of each month, Papa Del’s host a special social gathering for community members with dementia and their caregivers. They’re given a semi-private area to enjoy each other’s company in a space where …
It’s frigid, so let’s think about gardening
Yes, spring will eventually happen once again, and spring means garden prep. Did you know that you can rent a garden plot from the Champaign Park District? The Eddie Albert Community Garden Plots are located …