Today there were three more $100,000 lottery winners selected in the State of Illinois, and they are from Vernon Hills, Bolingbrook, and Champaign County. Could it be you? The Illinois Department of Health will be …
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University YMCA Dump and Run collection and sale are happening next month
After taking a year off, the Y’s Dump and Run collection and sale is returning. Beginning August 2nd from 12 to 4 p.m., they will begin collecting items at the U of I Stock Pavillion. …
Folk and Roots Fridays are coming back
Urbana Park District and the CU Folk and Roots Festival are bringing Folk and Roots Fridays back to Crystal Lake Park in August and September for your lunch hour enjoyment. The free concerts will take …
Researchers from U of I found a way to eradicate breast cancer in mice
University of Illinois biochemistry professor David Shapiro and chemistry professor Paul Hergenrother led the research on a drug compound, called ErSO, that kills cancer cells and shrinks tumors to undetectable levels. From the Illinois News Bureau: …
There will be an Immigrant Back to School Resource Fair on July 31st
First Presbyterian Church of Champaign, New American Welcome Center at the University Y, The Refugee Center, Immigrant Services of Champaign Urbana, Champaign County Healthcare Consumers, and Pixan Konob’ Interpreter Services recently came together to form …
Champaign Unit 4 released updated COVID guidance for the new school year
Champaign Unit 4 Schools has updated guidance on their website, based on current CDC and IDPH recommendations. Here are some of the important things to know: Masks will be required of all students and staff …
Artisan Cup & Fork is happening September 11th
The Land Connection’s annual farm-to-table fundraiser is scheduled for September 11th at Bluestem Hall. Tickets and details are forthcoming, but they are planning a hybrid event with both curbside pickup and in-person participation. Last year’s …
Dining outside at Hamilton Walker’s is pretty great
Even before a pandemic made dining outside the thing to do, it’s been one of my favorite things to do in Downtown Champaign. We have a few go-to spots for this, and one of them …
Columbia Street Roastery has what you need for homemade iced tea
Did you know you can get packets of tea leaves specifically for iced tea at Columbia Street Roastery? They come in one ounce packets, and can make a gallon of iced tea for you to …
Freedom Fest at Lake of the Woods is July 30th
July’s soggy beginning messed with several 4th of July celebrations, including Freedom Fest at Lake of the Woods. Well now, you can have a bonus 4th on July 30th. Gates for the event open at …