The Richmond Family Welcome Gallery, housed in the Alice Campbell Alumni Center, is inviting the public back after being closed due to COVID. Homecoming week is coming up next week, and it’s the perfect opportunity …
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Here’s where to find a COVID-19 booster
The FDA and CDC have determined that some people who received the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. If you are 65+, if you are over 18 and live or …
Urbana will be collecting your leaves in November
The City of Urbana has announced their leaf collection schedule for this year. They will be picking up your bagged leaves on your U-Cycle day the weeks of: November 1-5 November 15-19 November 29- December …
40 North is hosting a Thursday Night Live for U of I Homecoming
Downtown Champaign will be a part of U of I Homecoming Week, happening next week. This will be the first time a community event is part of the festivities. 40 North is hosting a sort …
The Undergraduate Library will stay open through this academic year
The Undergraduate Library will be transformed into a home for the University Archives, Illinois History and Lincoln Collections, and Rare Book & Manuscript Library, but not quite yet. After selecting Champaign-based RATIO Architects and Boston-based Shepley Bulfinch …
What is your go-to C-U coffee spot?
It’s National Coffee Day, which got me thinking about how many solid local coffee joints we have here in C-U, all with their own unique menus. I generally go with black coffee, but I do …
Use the Imagine Urbana text survey to share your thoughts about Urbana
The City of Urbana is working on their comprehensive plan, and they are in the “gathering information from the community” phase. You can do so through the website, or utilize their new text survey, which …
MTD is hosting an Accessibility Expo
This Saturday from 12 to 4 p.m. MTD is hosting an Accessibility Expo at Illinois Terminal. From the Facebook event page: This event will allow people who may be less familiar with the interior of …
The Parade of Lights is returning to Downtown Champaign
After a virtual shoebox parade last year, the beloved Parade of Lights is coming back to Downtown Champaign for an in person event. The 21st annual event will be November 27th, and will have the …
Compassion and choice in death: Ray and Rae Spooner
Rae Spooner is sharing the story of her husband Ray's last days for a Compassion & Choices seminar next month.