On Tuesday evening, the Champaign City Council unanimously approved a contract with AGB Investigative Services to provide five security officers to patrol Downtown Champaign. Some important details, from The News-Gazette’s reporting on the meeting: This Chicago-based …
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Habitat for Humanity and ReStore are relocating
Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County and ReStore are getting a new home this fall. They will be moving their offices and retail space from their current location on University Avenue, as well as their …
The Champaign County Circuit Clerk’s Amnesty Event begins May 9th
If you have an outstanding balance on a criminal, traffic, DUI, ordinance violation, or conservation violation, and would like the opportunity to pay it off without being subject to late fines or fees, this is your …
Get your Culture here: Five experiences to have in May 2022
Julie has some suggestions for experiencing C-U culture this month.
Dreaam is launching an early intervention violence prevention program
Driven to Reach Excellence & Academic Achievement for Males has been providing opportunities for Black boys and young men in C-U for several years now, including through a new health and wellness program that was …
There’s a reproductive rights protest at the courthouse at 5 p.m.
Uniting Pride is organizing a protest at the Champaign County Courthouse at 5 p.m. in light of the recent news regarding the Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade. From Uniting Pride: …
Foraged and flavorful: Allerton’s Forest to Mansion Dinner
Julie recaps her culinary journey at the Forest to Mansion dinner.
The Dallas & Co dinosaur has a new home
If you were worried about the fate of the T-rex (Tabitha, aka “Tabby”) that once burst forth from the wall of Dallas & Co, worry no longer. As seen in Spotted in Chambana Facebook group, …
Everyone can be prom royalty at Queer Prom
Amidst the traditional proms held by high schools throughout Champaign County, Queer Prom is unique event that provides a safe and fun experience for LGBTQ+ teens.
Royse + Brinkmeyer is gearing up for another season of gardening
Last summer was the inaugural growing season for Royse + Brinkmeyer’s urban garden, constructed with the help of students in the Metropolitan Food and Environmental Systems (MFST) program at the University of Illinois. They are now …