Throughout the pandemic, Champaign County Safe has periodically shared these readiness surveys to gauge how the community plans to engage with local businesses. With vaccinations on the rise, and a season of outdoor opportunities on the …
Posts by Julie McClure:
Where is the best picnic spot in C-U?
Today is National Picnic Day apparently, and it’s not snowing, so why not grab some takeout and find a nice spot for a slightly chilly picnic? You could also wait a few days until the …
Hunt for historic trees in Urbana
Earth Day was yesterday, Arbor Day is April 30th, and the Urbana Park District and City of Urbana are inviting you to find 15 historic trees near Downtown Urbana. From Urbana’s Sustainibility Spring Newsletter: “Each tree …
Spiros Law celebrates 16 years
“When people call or come through our doors, they are not only physically hurt but are also emotionally stressed…Their worlds are turned upside down, and it is rewarding to see and hear the relief they feel knowing that someone is finally on their side.”
Vaccine demand is starting to fade
This was the first week that vaccination appointments set up by C-U Public Health District have gone unfilled. Have we reached a vaccination wall already? You can read more in today’s News-Gazette article. If you still …
Uni grad Elizabeth A. Reese is the first Native American to join Stanford Law faculty
Elizabeth A. Reese, Yunpoví (Willow Flower in the Tewa language) will be an assistant professor of law, making her the first Native American on the faculty at Stanford Law. She is a tribal law scholar, specifically focused …
WILL recognized Autism Awareness Month with a read aloud of Jero’s Journey
A year ago, I spoke with Mallory Robertson about her son Jeremiah (Jero), now a freshman at Centennial High School. Jeremiah, with the help of Robertson and her husband Prince, authored the children’s book Jero’s Journey, …
Boat rentals are back at Crystal Lake Park
For the past two years, as Crystal Lake has been undergoing some rehab as part of the larger park project, boat rentals have been paused. Beginning May 1st, you can once again rent row boats, paddle …
The results of the consolidated elections are final
Today was the last day that mail in ballots could be counted, before the Champaign County Clerk sends the results to the state for certification. Here are some of the outcomes; you can find all …
Urbana’s Market at the Square opens on May 1st
Yes, even though we are experiencing another winter today in C-U, May is just around the corner at that means it’s time for Market at the Square! Urbana’s Market at the Square will open on …