Part of the Illini Union Board‘s Speaker Series, actor, musician, and Blue’s Clues alum Steven Burns will be at the Union on April 7th at 7 p.m. in the Illlini rooms. “An Evening with Steve Burns” is …
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Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center will be closed through the summer
The indoor aquatic center will be closed from May 27-September 5, a change from previous years. From Aquatic Manager Leslie Radice, “Urbana School District owns UIAC and the Urbana Park District operates it. It takes …
United Way has $600,000 in grants available for Community Essentials
The United Way of Champaign County Community Essentials initiative funds programs that are working to meet our community’s most basic needs: food, housing, healthcare, clean water, and access to technology. They’ve announced a request for …
Unit 4 School Board and Champaign Federation of Teachers have a tentative agreement
After a bargaining session that lasted into the early morning hours, a tentative agreement has been reached after months of failed negotiations. The teachers have been working without a contract since June 2021, and there …
Skateland stands the test of time
Skateland Savoy has been in business for 40 years, and it remains a popular destination for families.
Champaign County History Museum was named Illinois Small Museum of the Year
The Illinois Association of Museums named Champaign County History Museum Small Institution of the Year, and gave the museum three awards of excellence. From the press release: The Award of Excellence in Exhibits was presented for …
Community Foundation of East Central Illinois can help you find board positions
Community Foundation of East Central Illinois works with many nonprofit partners in the area, and is helping match community members with open board positions with those organizations. If you are someone who is looking to …
Beckman Institute’s annual SmithGroup lecture is on April 11th
“Taking on big tech: New paradigms for new possibilities” is the theme for Beckman’s 2022 SmithGroup lecture, and it will feature MacArthur Foundation Fellow Safiya Noble. Noble received her Master’s and PhD in Library and Information …
The University Library is hosting a period drive
Donate packaged menstrual supplies to the University Library for students who experience period inequity. There are several drop off locations: Undergraduate Library (UGL), Main Library, Grainger Engineering Library, Funk Aces Library, the Women’s Resources Center, and …
Checking in with Rachel Joy, Champaign’s new Equity and Engagement Director
Rachel Joy is heading up a new department in the City of Champaign, part of the city's plan to address community gun violence and issues of systemic inequities.