Centennial grad Kayla Campbell made this really sweet TikTok about her dad starting a new job after 30 years at his previous one. It has nearly 4 million views. @kayla_campbell65 take this as a reminder …
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Daniel Romanchuk won his second Boston Marathon
Former Parkland student and University of Illinois athlete Daniel Romanchuk won the men’s wheelchair division of the Boston Marathon in 2019, and now he has a second title. Congratulations to #ILLINOIS athlete Daniel Romanchuk, who …
You should try this cherry blossom white mocha from Espresso Royale
On Friday I decided to take advantage of the clear crisp morning to slip over to Japan House for the obligatory viewing of the sakura (if you haven’t made it there yet, do it now), …
Register for the 2022 Spring Residential Electronics Collection
Registration is now open for the Champaign County Spring Residential Electronics Collection. The event is on May 21st at Parkland College (use the Duncan Road entrance). You will book a 15 minute slot online, then …
Carle Illinois students have a human rights clinic for refugees and asylum seekers
A group of medical students at Carle Illinois College of Medicine are providing medical and psychiatric evaluations for refugees and asylum seekers, as well as raising awareness about human rights issues. Lidja Barbaric, a 4th …
Mike Ingram and Farren’s are teaming up for a prom dress donation drive
As the parent of a teen daughter of prom age, I can definitely speak to how expensive it can be to purchase a prom dress. It can be a major barrier for students. Mike Ingram, …
Miller Park Zoo is having a Party for the Planet
You can celebrate Earth Day at Miller Park Zoo on Saturday, April 23rd, from 12 to 3 p.m. at the kickoff celebration for their month long Party for the Planet. See some adorable animals, check …
Learn about the digital divide with YWCA of the University of Illinois
YWCA USA’s annual Stand Against Racism campaign happens every April to “raise awareness about the negative impact of institutional and structural racism in our communities and to build community among those who work for racial …
Journalist Terrell Jermaine Starr is giving a talk at U of I next week
U of I alum and independent journalist Terrell Jermaine Starr is giving a talk at the Campus Instructional Facility Auditorium on April 19th at 7:30 p.m. Starr was in Ukraine at the beginning of the …
Take a wildflower walk at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve
Spring is the perfect time to take a hike on the Rayburn-Purnell Woods Trail in Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve in Mahomet. Champaign County Forest Preserve District has a self-guided Wildflower Walk that wil help …