Next week is Earth Week, and the group Students for Environmental Concerns have scheduled a diverse slate of activities to educate the community on how to care for the environment. You can attend lectures and …
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Champaign Campaign brings awareness to community outreach programs
A local campaign brings awareness to programs that are serving kids in Champaign-Urbana.
Julie McClure
Staff writer
Get to Know Your Muslim Neighbor event April 22nd at Urbana Free Library
The local chapter of Muslim-American Society is hosting another Get to Know Your Muslim Neighbor event on Saturday, April 22 from 11am-1pm at the Urbana Free Library. That weekend is shaping up to be a …
Julie McClure
Staff writer
Festival of Quilts returns for a 13th year
Julie offers a sneak preview of the upcoming Festival of Quilts at Cunningham Children's Home.
Julie McClure
Staff writer
Take Back the Night event scheduled for Thursday
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and there are many opportunities to engage locally. Thursday evening, R.A.C.E.S will be hosting a Take Back the Night event to raise awareness about sexual violence. Survivors, community members, …
Julie McClure
Staff writer
Champaign County Historical Museum set to reopen
The Champaign County Historical Museum has been closed for renovation for over a year, and is almost ready for the public. Mark your calendars for the grand reopening at the end of the month. See …
Julie McClure
Staff writer
Play the Altgeld Hall chimes at home
If you’ve spent any time on the University of Illinois campus you’re familiar with the beloved chimes at Altgeld Hall. Since 1920, the chimes have announced the time every quarter hour. Students and faculty have …
Julie McClure
Staff writer
New American Welcome Center coming to C-U
Last month, in response to the new administration’s executive order on immigration, Champaign mayor Deb Feinen released a statement voicing her support for immigrants in the City of Champaign. The City of Urbana is one …
Julie McClure
Staff writer
Vote in upcoming local elections
While the spotlight tends to be on national races, it's the local ones that can make a big difference. Find out who and what is on the ballot for the April 4th election.
Julie McClure
Staff writer
Local March for Science scheduled for April 22nd
This year’s Earth Day takes on new meaning as scientists in Washington D.C. and across the US take their concern for recent policy changes to the streets for the March for Science. The March for …
Julie McClure
Staff writer