Feel the need to do something after the terrible events of Sunday night? The local Moms Demand Action group is hosting a vigil tonight to grieve the victims of the tragedy in Las Vegas and …
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Books 2 Prisoners Fall Sale coming up soon
Urbana-Champaign Books to Prisoners is a local non-profit organization that does exactly what its name says. They send books by mail to inmates in Illinois as well as operating lending libraries in our local county …
McKinley Foundation showing Rosenwald documentary in their new theater space
This summer The McKinley Foundation installed a brand new theater space with surround sound. They plan to use the space for an upcoming film series on confronting racism, but first they will feature Rosenwald, a …
Changing the narrative: Tracy Dace and DREAAM House
Julie talks with Dreaam House founder Tracy Dace about the program and how it is impacting youth in our community.
The UP Center is hosting a community town hall
C-U Pridefest may be over, but The UP Center of Champaign County is still hard at work. They will be hosting a community town hall on Thursday, October 12th at the Champaign Public Library. The …
An international connection: the City of Champaign welcomes Haitian delegation
This week a group of leaders from Kenscoff, Haiti are exploring the area and making connections that could benefit their community.
“I’m a warrior for artists and audiences”: An interview with Mike Ross
Julie sits down with Mike Ross as he embarks on his 21st year as the director of Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Urbana Drive Electric Fair taking place this Saturday
Did you know this week is National Drive Electric Week? Urbana is taking part by hosting a Drive Electric Fair this Saturday, September 16th. Local residents who own electric vehicles with have them on display …
Forum on gun violence prevention happening Thursday
Matthew Gladney, city council member and president of the McKinley Foundation has put together a forum this Thursday on the local efforts to prevent gun violence in the area. It will feature a panel of …
“Chasing Genius” from Urbana to Liberia
Julie chats with Smile Politely writer and Ph.D student Anna about being a finalist in the National Geographic contest “Chasing Genius.”