In a massmail sent by Chancellor Robert J. Jones today, he indicated that by August 23rd, U of I will drop the COVID testing requirements for students, staff, and faculty that have verified proof of …
Posts by Julie McClure:
Patio season is in full swing at Pour Bros.
If you’re looking for an outdoor entertainment option now that the weather has turned a corner, Pour Bros. patio is a good place to be. Thursday Night Trivia has extended to the patio (with additional …
Watch these otters absolutely demolish some fish popsicles
This is the content we need for our Thursday morning: I get pretty excited about popsicles too. For live and in person otter content, zip on over to Miller Park Zoo for an afternoon. …
Checking in with new Urbana school board member Ravi Hasanadka
“Equitable education needs to always be on our minds when making decisions.”
Paign to Peace is hosting a conversation on gun violence
Last spring, five high school students formed the group Paign to Peace. The group was very active throughout the summer, organizing marches and rallies to meet the moment racial reckoning. Now, as gun violence continues …
Seven Saints donated one of their dining shelters to Prosperity Gardens
During the winter, several area restaurants added greenhouse style shelters to their patios to allow patrons to continue to dine out while indoor dining was closed. Carlos Nieto, owner of CMT Ventures, is finding ways …
Hamilton Walker’s has some new spring cocktails
Hamilton Walker’s does cocktails well, and I’m looking forward to trying one of these new spring concoctions. These seasonal drinks are available for in-person consumption, and reservations are recommend. If you’re sticking with to-go, be …
Wrap up National Poetry Month with Iranian-American poet Kaveh Akbar
Friday, April 30th, the Center for Advanced Study is hosting An Evening of Poetry and Spirituality with Kaveh Akbar, part of their MillerComm lecture series. From the event page: Poet Kaveh Akbar’s work is exciting, …
Illinois is losing a congressional district
Yesterday, the U.S. Census Bureau released preliminary data indicating the number of congressional districts each state will have going forward, based on the 2020 Census. As expected, Illinois will be losing one seat. The discussion …
Check out Illinois Bands at Krannert Center on Friday
Members of all of the University of Illinois bands will be performing live chamber music on the steps of Krannert Center on Friday, April 30th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The La Paloma food …