Julie talks with Dalitso Sulamoyo, the new C.E.O. of the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission.
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Josh Whitman proposes a ban on players with violent histories
During Big Ten media days, U of I athletic director Josh Whitman announced that his department is drafting a proposal to ban athletes with a history of sexual assault or domestic violence from playing for …
Take a look at the updated plans for the upcoming Memorial Stadium renovation
Illinois Renaissance has unveiled updated plans for the future of Memorial Stadium. Construction on a new football performance center is set to begin in 2018, with a completion date of Summer 2019. Phase 2 involves …
Peace, love, and gardening: Building community through shared values
Julie explores the friendship of two local faith communities.
Urbana Park District looking for area artists for Meadowbrook Park project
The Urbana Park District is looking for a local artist to create a painted barn quilt on the Meadowbrook Interpretive Center. Such a cool opportunity! See below for details: CALL TO ARTISTS! To: Illinois Artists …
Former U of I tennis player debuts on The Daily Show
Michael Kosta, who once led Illini Men’s Tennis to four Big Ten tennis championships, just debuted as the newest correspondent on The Daily Show with a segment on Gwyneth Paltrow and Alex Jones. See the …
An Illini Place: seeing campus from a new perspective
Julie dives into An Illini Place, a new book detailing how the University of Illinois campus came to look the way it does today.
A fundraiser for Courage Connection and Cunningham Children’s Home is happening July 22nd
On July 22nd, local jeweler Christopher & Co. is hosting a fundraiser for Courage Connection and Cunningham Children’s Home. The event, Taking the Diamond for Women and Children, will take place in the Bling Pig …
A case for independence: Dr. Darren Pascavage shares his vision for a new high school
Julie speaks with Dr. Darren Pascavage, the headmaster of Academy High, a new independent high school opening this August.
Courage Connection surpasses fundraising goal
Some great news from Courage Connection, one of our local organizations that is in danger as our state budget hangs in the balance. Gotta love the power of community. Courage Connection Grateful for our Caring …