Editor’s Note: This event was cancelled after publishing. Research Park is hosting the 9th annual Big Data Summit on November 10th. The event will be virtual, and will take place from 8:15 a.m. to 1 …
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YWCA of the University of Illinois is hosting a “Know Your Rights” workshop
YWCA of the University of Illinois is partnering with the U of I RSOs National Lawyers Guild and Education Law and Policy Society to host a workshop on knowing your rights when stopped by the …
The Champaign County Circuit Clerk is hosting Amnesty Week
The Champaign County Circuit Clerk is hosting Amnesty Week October 19-29, where Champaign County residents can pay off criminal, traffic, DUI, ordinance violations or conservation violations without paying collection fees or late fees. If you’d like …
Get your Culture here: Choose your own October 2021
Julie offers both tame and spine-tingling suggestions for your October.
The 4th Playful by Design Symposium is happening October 14-16
After a virtual gathering in 2020, the latest iteration of the annual Playful by Design Symposium is taking place at CU Community Fab Lab and the brand new Siebel Center for Design. The symposium is …
A grad student from U of I was on Jeopardy this week
Samantha Wells, a Master of Social Work student at U of I, was on Jeopardy this week. When guest host Mayim Bialik did the usual contestant conversing, Wells had the opportunity to promote Domestic Violence …
United Way wants to improve child well-being in Champaign County
United Way of Champaign County has issued a request for proposals from nonprofits that are working to improve child well-being through mental health and trauma responsive services. Their Community Change Grants can be anywhere from $10,000 …
It’s time to bid on some dog and cat houses
Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County hosted their annual Raise the Woof! fundraiser on September 25th, and now all of the pet palaces the teams designed are ready to be auctioned off to the highest …
Proposals requested for a low-barrier, year-round emergency shelter
The Champaign County Continuum of Service Providers to the Homeless is looking for proposals for a low-barrier, year-round emergency shelter. As we’ve written about before, this is something that is greatly needed in our community. …
Celebrate Halloween with cute animals at Miller Park Zoo Spooktacular
The Miller Park Zoo Spooktacular is happening October 22-24, and is a family friendly Halloween event. It’s outdoors (safety bonus), has crafts and activities and candy, and is another opportunity for the kiddos to show …