“Not your Grandfather’s social club” is the way the Tuscola Lodge #316 of the Odd Fellows describes itself. The lodge is a part of the larger national Independent Order of Odd Fellows, who according to …
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Academy High’s new tuition structure attempts to make the school more accessible
This is the first academic year for Academy High, a new independent high school in Champaign. While some need and merit based scholarships were available for this year, the school’s board of directors has now …
Illini Democrats hosting gubernatorial candidates
Check out some of the Democratic primary candidates for governor of Illinois next Monday, November 6th from 6-8 pm. at Gregory Hall. Confirmed candidates are Daniel Biss, Tio Hardimon, Bob Daiber, and Chris Kennedy. Admission …
CUDO Plays hosting their fifth annual Playtest Convention
Go get your game on at the Playtest Convention, an annual event hosted by CUDO Plays, a local board design competition. Press release below has the important details: CUDO Plays, your local board game design …
Diwali celebration happening on the main quad Saturday
This week began the Hindu celebration of Diwali, or festival of lights. According to the Asian American Cultural Center website, this festival “signifies the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over …
Carol Ammons hosting Coffee with Carol
State Representative Carol Ammons will be hosting a casual meet up to talk with constituents on October 27th from 7:30-9 a.m. at Flying Machine Coffee in Urbana. As the “Coffee with Carol” Facebook event states: “No …
There’s a ferris wheel on the quad today
I’ve been in C-U for 20ish years and this is a new one for me! The ferris wheel is a part of the QuadFest celebration, which is part of a larger fundrasing launch at the …
C-U receives immigration strategy award
Last spring the New American Welcome Center was established to help immigrants new to C-U integrate into our community, and now C-U has been selected to receive the Gateways for Growth award from New American …
Dark Matter Collective: Not your average tattoo shop
Julie busts out of her comfort zone and checks out a unique new tattoo shop in downtown Champaign.
Here’s a cool event with local scientists telling personal stories
Local scientists with the University of Illinois will present personal stories showing the “human side of science” on October 19th from 7-9 p.m. at the Blackbird, and it’s free! The event is hosted in part …