One Community Together, hosted by the Sousa Archives and Center for American Music, is a day of musical performances and interactive activities. It’s happening from August 21st from 12 to 6 p.m. at Rose Bowl …
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Should Champaign allow Accessory Dwelling Units?
The City of Champaign is gathering public input on the possibility of allowing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) on residential lots. An ADU can exist within a house, attached to a house, or detached from a …
It’s time to nominate for Round Up For Good
Common Ground Food Co-op is ready to accept your nominations for Round Up For Good, their annual initiative that supports local non-profit organizations through owner donations at the register. Throughout the month of August, owners …
Celebrate Black Breastfeeding week at Hessel Park on Saturday
Nursing mothers, lactating parents, supportive partners, friends, and any who may be interested in breast/chestfeeding are invited to a free community event Hessel Park on Saturday August 21st from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to recognize Black …
Experience The Great ARTdoors this weekend
In 2020 we named The Great ARTdoors — an outdoor community art collaboration between Spurlock Museum, the Urbana Park District, the Champaign Park District, the Urbana Arts and Culture Program, and 40 North — the best new …
Be a part of the Thriving Together art installation
The New American Welcome Center is inviting artists of all ages to create butterflies for a Welcoming Week art installation in Lincoln Square Mall. Interested participants can stop by The Idea Store and pick up …
U of I paralympians had an official send off this week
A bunch of Illini fans gathered at the Disability Resources and Educational Services building on Monday to celebrate the more than 20 current and former U of I students headed to Toyko for the Paralympic Games, …
Don’t you need some bamboo from Fleurish?
First, if you’d like to have regular day brighteners in your Instagram feed, I highly suggest following Fleurish. Might be especially nice on a rainy day like today. Now, take a look at this beautiful …
C-U has a new community ambassador program
Chambana Welcome Crew is a collaboration between Visit Champaign County, Champaign County Economic Development Corporation, and U of I’s Dual Language Program. The crew consists of “ambassadors” from a variety of backgrounds tasked with introducing …
Illinois now has a vaccine verification system
Since April I’ve been walking around with my COVID-19 vaccination card in my wallet, just hoping that I would be asked to show it somewhere. Of course, this did not happen, but with *fingers crossed* …