The Urbana Aquatic Center has not been open for public swimming hours since the beginning of the pandemic, but that will change next week. Beginning September 8th, the pools will be open for lap swim, swimming …
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There’s a new exhibit in the Illini Union Art Gallery
The September exhibition in the Illini Union Art Gallery opens today, and will be open through the end of the month. It’s called “Pandemic Abstractions” and features the work of Jay Daugherty. The art gallery …
Triptych has Japan House inspired brews available
With the ongoing uncertainty of the pandemic, Matsuri won’t be happening this year. But, that didn’t stop Triptych from brewing two speciality items honoring their partnership with Japan House. Artist Zenkyu Niwa, friend of Japan …
Julie Pryde was recognized by the National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter
For her work involving COVID over the course of the past year, C-U Public Health Administrator Julie Pryde was named 2021 Public Citizen of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter. …
A U of I professor is investigating the Champlain Towers collapse
Youssef Hashash, a professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering, joined a team of forensic engineers to conduct an investigation into the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condos in Florida. There are also two CEE …
United Way’s Getting Ready for Kindergarten calendar is now available
For the past 17 years, United Way of Champaign County has been putting out a calendar for families with preschool aged children, filled with activities and tips for preparing them for kindergarten. The 2021-2022 calendar …
Courage Connection is offering domestic violence training for salon professionals
Did you know that in 2017, a law was passed in Illinois requiring a one hour domestic violence training for salon professionals to renew their licenses? From Representative Fran Hurley, who introduced the bill: “There’s …
Beckman Institute is celebrating 50 years of MRI
Thursday, September 2nd is the 50th anniversary of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Paul Lauterbur, then a faculty member at Stony Brook University, came up with the idea in 1971. He came to U of I …
An appetizer and dessert dinner at Farren’s
It occurred to me recently that I’d never tried dessert at Farren’s. This makes sense, because my usual Farren’s excursion involves me gorging myself on a delicious Motherlode with a side of truffle chips. Adding …
Share your thoughts with the county board this week
The Champaign County Board is hosting two study sessions this week, each focused on a critical issue facing our communities. They will be using the time to discuss how they might use funds from the …