Carle and Parkland are both making some changes based on the current COVID situation in our area. Carle Health will be closing the drive up testing site in Champaign (in addition to the site in …
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Rose Bowl Tavern and city agree to terms on parking lot use
In 2020, Rose Bowl Tavern was granted use of half of a city lot adjacent to the business, free of charge, for the purpose of holding outdoor shows. It became a safer option for people …
Veo is bringing a new e-bike to C-U
On April 1st, Veo will be launching the Cosmo-e Class 2 E-Bike in Champaign-Urbana. It’s already been rolled out in several U.S. cities. According to the press release, it will have both “a throttle-assist motor and pedals …
There is still time to register for the Household Hazardous Waste event
The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event at the State Farm Center is just a couple of weeks away on April 9th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be in the southeast parking lot. …
Champaign Federation of Teachers is hosting two listening sessions
Today, March 24th, is the last bargaining session between the Champaign Federation of Teachers and the Unit 4 School Board before a strike could happen. If you are a Unit 4 parent and want to …
You can pick up a Kid Kit at the indoor market this week
The Land Connection will be offering a Kid Kit at the Winter Farmers Market at Lincoln Square this Saturday. Included will be a recipe for Polenta Shapes with Woodland Jam, along with ingredients needed to make …
Unit 4’s ACTIONS program is hosting a clothing drive
ACTIONS (Alternative Center for Targeted Instruction and Ongoing Support) is a Unit 4 program that provides additional academic, family, and teacher support when students are suspended. The program has a “Cares Closet” where middle and …
Learn about boatbuilding at Japan House
This semester, Japan House has invited Douglas Brooks, who specializes in Japanese boat building, to be an artist-in-residence. Through the Arts Midwest Grow, Invest, Gather Fund (through the National Endowment of the Arts), and contributions …
Sooie Bros. Bar B Que Joint is opening April 1st
Al Allison, who owns CPBP Popcorn Shop and Next Level Hair Parlor, is planning to open Sooie Bros. Bar B Que Joint at 1201 N. Market on April 1st. According to the News-Gazette, it will …
Urbana’s spring leaf collection will happen April 4-8
If you are an Urbana resident, you have a couple of weeks to start gathering up your yard waste. Spring leaf collection will happen April 4-8, for that week only. Only leaves and non-woody plant …