If you have kids ages 6-12, bring them out to Japan House on Saturday, May 7th for Kodomo no Hi, or Children’s Day. This is a national holiday in Japan, and likely originated in China as …
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After 50 years, RACES is still serving survivors in C-U
Julie chats with Jaya Kolisetty, executive director of RACES, as they recognize 50 years of helping survivors of sexual assault.
The Champaign Public Library is building a new teen space
Because of its location across from Edison Middle School, the Champaign Public Library sees a lot of teens and tweens come through their doors. Soon, those kids will have a brand new expanded space for …
Checking out the new Delta supercomputing system
Julie learns a bit about NCSA's newest supercomputing system, awarded to them by the National Science Foundation.
The Odyssey Project is hosting a free summer writing workshop
The Odyssey Project, which offers adults the opportunity to take free University of Illinois humanities courses for college credit, will have a free non-credit summer writing workshop for adult learners. Applicants must be at least 18 …
Get your plant fix with these upcoming sales
As all the April showers begin to subside, it’s time to start thinking about May flowers, and plants, and veggies, and herbs. Fortunately, there are many opportunities coming up to get prepared for planting, and …
It’s almost time for concerts in the park
Champaign Park District has their regular summer concerts on the calendar, and they are beginning soon! These are great opportunities to pack yourself a little picnic and enjoy the park while the sounds of local …
Here are a few ways to comment on MTD’s proposed service changes
MTD has three ways for you to learn about and comment on their proposed schedule changes for the next service year, which begins August 14th. Live virtual meeting on May 16th from 12 to 1 …
There is a voter registration event at C-U at Home on Friday
The Champaign County Clerk and Recorder’s office has partnered with C-U at Home, City of Champaign Township, and Cunningham Township to host a voter registration event at C-U at Home on Friday, April 29th from …
Reader’s Block is a new online bookstore in C-U
Book lovers in C-U now have another option for buying books. Reader’s Block is on online bookstore founded by three librarians. They sell new and used books, and will offer personal book recommendations if you …