Each year, Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County provides gift wrapping for donations at Marketplace Mall. They are looking for folks who love to wrap gifts, and would like a way to give back this …
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Follow Andrew Pritchard’s storm chasing adventures with SKYDRAMA 2021
Chambana Weather meteorologist and Smile Politely contributor Andrew Pritchard just released SKYDRAMA 2021, a three hour video compilation of supercells and tornadoes captured by Pritchard during his storm chasing excursions over the past year. He …
This is a cool photo of opening night at the Virginia Theatre
The Virginia Theatre is coming up on its 100th anniversary. They opened December 28, 1921, with a showing of The Bat, a comedy-mystery play. It’s pretty cool to think about all of the performances and films …
Check out Winter Nights at Prairie Farm starting Friday
Prairie Farm will be decked out with holiday lights beginning Friday, November 26th. On opening night, from 5 to 9 p.m. they will have carolers, hot chocolate, and Santa Claus. If you can’t make it …
Urbana High School Student Senate is giving away Thanksgiving meals
Thursday, November 25th, from 4 to 6 p.m., the Urbana High School Student Senate will be giving away grab and go style Thanksgiving meals at Door 1 of Urbana High School (1002 S. Race Street). …
Applications are open for the spring semester of The Odyssey Project
The Odyssey Project, which offers free University of Illinois humanities courses to income-eligible adults, is now accepting applications for their spring semester. From the website: Students enrolled in the Odyssey Project take a two-part series …
It’s time to nominate for the Reverend Dr. MLK Jr. Countywide Celebration
The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Countywide Celebration will take place in January, date to be determined, and organizers are calling for nominations for the three awards that are given out at the celebration …
Royse + Brinkmeyer is collecting Toys for Tots
Royse + Brinkmeyer is encouraging their residents to donate toys for Toys for Tots, beginning today. They are collecting new, unwrapped toys at their leasing office at 211 W Springfield Avenue in Champaign. For each donated …
Brad Underwood was on Hot Ones this weekend
Coach Brad Underwood appeared on Hot Ones this weekend to chat about the 2021-2022 basketball season while eating super spicy wings. The episode was filmed back in August, when host and U of I alum …
The Parkland volleyball team won the National Championship
On Saturday, the Parkland College volleyball team, a three-seed, beat number one overall seed Cowley County Community College to win the NJCAA DII National Championship Title. The last time they won the national title was 2016. …