Today Governor Pritzker announced a $250 million grant program, Back to Business, allowing small businesses access to funds to offset losses due to COVID-19. Here are some specifics, shared by the Champaign County Economic Development …
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Renaissance woman: Digital visualization pioneer Donna Cox
Julie speaks with Donna Cox, Director of the Advanced Visualization Lab at NCSA, as she begins a new chapter.
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts announced their 2021-2022 season
The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts has a full 25 show season beginning September 8th with Forever Young, a musical revue style show. There are a variety of shows coming to the theater, from …
Golden Weather Goods is open in Downtown Champaign
The Illinois Traction Building at 41 E University is home to a new woman-owned business: Golden Weather Goods. From the website: “Founder Erin McGill was inspired to create Golden Weather through her love of design …
You have one more Thursday to get 13 Thursdays deals
Somehow, we’ve come to the end of the summer. Students will be returning to the U of I campus very soon, and that means Champaign Center Partnership’s 13 Thursday promotion is too. The annual promotion …
Have you ever played 2-ball?
Champaign Park District is hosting a 2-ball competition at the end of August, and this is the first time I’ve ever heard about this game. The basic goal is for you and a partner to …
Community Foundation of East Central Illinois has a grant opportunity available
Community Foundation of East Central Illinois is looking to award grants to area nonprofits in the areas of arts and humanities, environment, education, health and human services, urban affairs and youth activities. One of last year’s recipients was …
Promote vaccination in Champaign County with this new t-shirt
Champaign County Safe and ChambanaProud.com have created this shirt with the help of local artist Matt Wiley. They are $15, and can be purchased at the Visit Champaign County office at 17 E. Taylor Street in Champaign, …
The Japan House gardens have come a long way since 1998
This week, Japan House shared this photo from 1998, when it first opened in it’s current location. It’s kind of amazing to see how things have changed. Photo by Anna Longworth. Photo by Anna Longworth. …
Strive helps bridge the technology gap
Strive is an intiative of the YWCA that gets Chromebooks (in those lovely carrying cases) to women who lack access to technology, then leads a cohort through a several week program to teach digital and …