If you have kids aged 3-17, the Champaign County Forest Preserve District has an in person option for them. Preschoolers and a parent or guardian can try out Nature Explorers on June 2nd and 9th …
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Watch this weird and hilarious bird video
Until yesterday, I did not know who Brian David Gilbert and Karen Han are, but when a friend shared this hilariously odd video about birds that was quite obviously filmed here — you’ll catch lots …
Rodney Davis is selling “Fire Pritzker” bumper stickers
Rodney Davis is focusing a lot of his attention on Governor Pritzker and his role in the redistricting process. Back in April, he was urging Governor Pritzker to veto any redistricting map drawn by lawmakers. Two …
Applications are being accepted for Illinois Reboot
Illinois Reboot is “a FREE coding pre-academy that exposes participants to technical skill fundamentals and provides coaching and mentoring from local tech professionals.” The program was created by University of Illinois Research Park with the …
The state is allocating $225 million for saliva tests to be used in middle and high schools
The covidSHIELD saliva testing system developed at U of I, and now being used by other universities and institutions throughout the state, will get a big financial boost to get the tests into middle schools …
City of Champaign will be lifting two emergency orders
On May 14th, Illinois is expected to move into the Bridge Phase of reopening, with a goal of reaching Phase 5 on June 11th. In anticipation of this, Champaign Mayor Deb Feinen is lifting two …
How should the county board spend $40 million?
Champaign County is set to receive $40 million thanks to the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act. The finance committee is meeting on May 25th at 6 p.m. for a study session, and they …
Melanin Lighthouse is here for healing
Maliya Smith founded Melanin Lighthouse to share holistic healing practices with the community.
Here is where your 12-15 year old can get vaccinated this week
On Monday, the FDA announced that it would grant emergency use authorization (EUA) of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents age 12 to 15. A vaccine advisory committee at the CDC is meeting Wednesday to …
13 Thursdays is back this summer
Champaign Center Partnership is bringing 13 Thursdays back this summer. This is a promotion that encourages the community to explore Campustown throughout the summer while a large percentage of students are gone. Every Thursday from …