If you’re ready to take to the skies again and want to be able to zip your way through the airport process, here is an opportunity to sign up for TSA Precheck. Willard Airport will …
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Prosperity Gardens is getting a new building
Students in Professor Mark Taylor’s Architecture 473 class are working with the Farnsworth Group architecture firm to transform the building at 303 North First Street in Champaign into the Urban Gardening and Prosperity Gardens headquarters. Plans …
Illinois Public Media won three regional Edward R. Murrow awards
Illinois Newsroom’s work over the past year has earned them recognition from the Radio Television Digital News Association in three areas: Continuing Coverage” of the University of Illinois COVID-19 testing program “Digital” for both the …
Get out and buy some plants this weekend
‘Tis the season for gardening, and if you’re in search of some veggies or flowers to plant this weekend, here are a few opportunities to get what you need while supporting organizations that are doing …
C-U Fab Lab will have in-person summer camps
The ever popular youth summer camps at the Champaign-Urbana Community Fab Lab are back this summer. Mark your calendar for the registration date: May 14th at 9 a.m. These camps have always filled up quickly …
Urbana needs your Landmark Hotel photos
Do you happen to have photos of the interior of the Landmark/Lincoln/Jumer’s hotel? The City of Urbana would like you to share them. The hotel was purchased by Icon Hospitality, who will develop it into …
City of Champaign is accepting more applications for COVID relief grant
Businesses seeking reimbursement for expenses related to COVID-19 have another opportunity to apply for the City of Champaign’s Economic Support Program. According to the press release: “Grant funds can be used to reimburse businesses that purchased …
You can let out your frustrations at Smash*It
There is a new business in Champaign where you pay to book a session of smashing a bunch of breakable items with a baseball bat, sledgehammer, or golf club. Really. This might be the best …
Offer your input on MTD route and schedule changes
MTD is looking for the public to share their thoughts on the proposed schedule and route changes for Fall 2021. Their presentation video as well as a written summary of proposed changes is now available …
The pools open at the end of the month, here is what you need to know
*Editor’s Note: Since this was originally published, Governor Pritzker announced a date for Illinois to move into the Bridge Phase. Sholem and Crystal Lake have been able to remove the reservation times and resume regular …