My coffee tastes are quite seasonal. I want to be warmed up in the winter and refreshed in the summer. So it was quite fitting that today was the day I got to try out …
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Gathering: A Sesquicentennial Musical Celebration comes to Krannert on April 21
Gathering is a musical performance celebrating the 150 years of University of Illinois history, and Champaign-Urbana is the last stop on a tour that has visited the other U of I campuses in Chicago and …
The University Library helped launch a website celebrating the accomplishments of U of I women
The site was a collaboration between the library and the Gender Equity Council and spans the 150 years of the existence of the university. You can scroll through biographies of the first African-American woman to graduate …
Habitat for Humanity is gearing up for National Women Build Week in May
National Women’s Build Week encourages women to get involved with building Habitat homes. The event happens May 5-13, and our local Lowe’s is hosting a clinic on April 19 for those who are interested in …
Alan Dershowitz is speaking at U of I on April 26
The attorney, who has represented Mike Tyson, Patty Hearst, and Jim Bakker, and who was part of the O.J. defense team, will be giving a public lecture at Foellinger Auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. The …
U of I Community Credit Union is hosting a Shred-a-Palooza on April 21
Currently we have two boxes of documents, waiting for the shredder, that are functioning as a nightstand. It’s not a good look. So I’m thrilled that this opportunity has arisen, and that it will hopefully …
Centennial High School Interact Club is hosting the 11th annual Austin Cloyd Day of Service
Austin Cloyd, a Centennial graduate and victim of the Virginia Tech shooting, was the inspiration for this annual day of service, where high school students and community members provide volunteer work for various non-profit organizations. …
Take Back the Night is happening April 26th
R.A.C.E.S. is hosting it’s annual sexual violence awareness event on Thursday, April 26th from 5:30-8:30 p.m. beginning at Lincoln Square Mall, and ending with a speak out at the IMC. Here are the details from …
The Lost Temple at C-U Adventures in Time and Space channels your inner Indiana Jones
After trying out The Cabin, my first escape room adventure at C-U Adventures in Time and Space, I was skeptical of the ability of any other theme to capture my interest. I so loved the …
Illinois Public Media received a $35,000 matching gift from Newman’s Own Foundation
Illinois Public Media is preparing to launch it’s 2nd annual WILL Marathon fundraising event tomorrow, which means they will do exactly 26.2 hours of fundraising. After already securing $35,000 in matching gifts from regular donors, …