As the new semester begins, Spurlock Museum has two new exhibits for you to explore, and both have opening events coming up. On January 30th, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., there will be a public …
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You can pamper your pets with products from Pura Vida Pets
Marla Peavler of Pura Vida Pets sells all natural treats and handmade toys to pet owners throughout Central Illinois.
McKinley Foundation has social justice grants available
McKinley Foundation is accepting applications for their new grant program to help fund community social justice projects. After many years of recognizing community members and organizations at their annual Social Justice Awards, they wanted to …
CU Schools Foundation announced the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Honorees
Every year, CU Schools Foundation honors Unit 4 and District 116 alumni who have gone on to make an impact in the community and beyond. Today they’ve announced this year’s recipients: Sue Grey, a 1979 …
A team from U of I found a new way of detecting SARS-CoV-2
A team including Beckman researcher Brian Cunningham and Nantao Li, a grad student in electrical and computer engineering have developed a new method for detecting SARS-CoV-2 viral load using saliva or exhaled breath. The method streamlines …
The skull has been removed from the Dallas and Company building
After closing in late 2020, and auctioning off the remainder of their merchandise, one of the iconic fixtures atop the Dallas and Company building is gone. A crew was seen working on the roof earlier …
Royse + Brinkmeyer is collecting winter coats and accessories
Royse + Brinkmeyer Apartments want to make sure that their residents have all the warm winter clothing they need during these cold months, so they are collecting coats, gloves, hats, and scarves that are clean and …
Hamilton Walker’s has some great family to-go meals
As someone who has done a lot of take out meals for four people over the course of the last two years, I’m pretty impressed by what you can get in these Hamilton Walker’s family meals. …
Here’s your reminder that CU Public Health has all the vaccines for you
Here is the latest info on hospitalized COVID-19 patients at Carle facilities: CU Public Health has vaccination appointments every Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. They have Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & …
The Board of Trustees approved phase one of the University Library building project
A building project that will result in major renovations for the Undergraduate and Main Libraries has the all clear from the Board of Trustees. From the University Library website: Phase One of the building project …