Our friend Erin Erdman has added Illini Hillel at Cohen Center for Jewish Life to the list of places you can find her amazing Page Roasting Co. coffee. Check out this fun video they shared yesterday to …
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Middle Fork River Forest Preserve earns Dark Sky designation
Back in January, I spoke with the folks at Champaign County Forest Preserve District, Middle Fork, and the C-U Astronomical Society about their plans to pursue the designation from the International Dark-Sky Association, the authority …
Save the date for Untitled 2019
40 North’s annual fundraising shindig will be happening on February 22nd. I think you can ascertain the theme from their Facebook post: Here’s our coverage from the event a couple years back.
City of Champaign is extending leaf collection
Hooray! You still have time to rake those leaves! Because of the early inclement weather this month, the City of Champaign approved an extension on yard waste pick-up. Here are the new deadlines: All Orange …
Unit 4 School Board and Champaign Federation of Teachers reached a tentative agreement
After a lengthy process, it appears a strike will be avoided pending ratification by the full membership of the CFT. From the press release: On behalf of the Board of Education & the Champaign Federation …
Japan House is looking for items for their annual bazaar
Now is a great time to clear out some clutter (you know, to make room for the new clutter that you will inevitably end up with during the holidays). Japan House is looking for items …
It’s time to audition for Parkland’s spring productions
Next semester, Parkland will be bringing Come Blow Your Horn and Young Frankenstein to their stages, and they’ve got auditions set for both on Saturday, December 1st from 9 a.m. to noon. You do not have to …
Here’s why Maize is an awesome lunch spot
Monday is a work–at–home day for myself and my husband, and it’s the only day of the week where that happens, so we take advantage by having a little lunch date each week. Today’s lunch …
Give your opinion on proposed traffic changes for Crystal Lake Park
The Urbana Park District is looking to improve traffic flow for cars, bicycles, and pedestrians in Crystal Lake Park, and they are inviting the public to give their input during an open house on November …
Lodgic is hosting an improv workshop next week
But, it’s not what it sounds like. The Improve your Business…with Improv workshop, is designed to improve your abilities as a public speaker in whatever field you’re in. Here’s the description from the Facebook event: …