The annual Parade of Lights, hosted by Champaign Center Partnership, will be on November 26th at 6 p.m. in Downtown Champaign. This year’s theme is Island of Misfit Toys. Do you know someone who would …
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This week CU Schools Foundation gave out over $110,000 in grants to teachers
Each year, CU Schools Foundation accepts grant proposals from teachers in Unit 4 and District 116. This year they received 285 applications, and they were ultimately able to give out awards supporting 153 new projects. …
Read. Talk. Play. Every Day! calendars are available from United Way
United Way of Champaign County has been creating and distributing kindergarten readiness calendars (formerly titled the Getting Ready for Kindergarten Calendar) for nearly 20 years, giving families and caregivers a multitude of suggestions for ways to …
Dive into the history of witchcraft with the Rare Book and Manuscript Library
We are in the thick of spooky season and all that goes along with it, but a lot the elements that we celebrate and decorate our lawns with are rooted in history. The Rare Book …
Jeremy Hobson is bringing the conversation to the middle
Julie sits down with nationally-known public radio host, and C-U native, Jeremy Hobson ahead of the premiere of his live national call-in show The Middle.
Learn during lunch at the Institute of Genomic Biology Lunchbox Series
On October 28th, the Institute of Genomic Biology is hosting the next installment of their Lunchbox Series, Eat to Learn: Highlighting the intersection of food, science, and culture. This will be the 2nd lecture in …
The Disability Resource Expo helps people with disabilities have a better quality of life
People with disabilities and their loved ones and caregivers will find a wealth of resources in an accessible environment at the Disability Resource Expo.
Get your Team Champaign or Team Urbana t-shirt from Chambana Proud
Chambana Proud, the collaborative endeavor started by Visit Champaign County, You’re Welcome CU, and the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation, is trying to answer the all important and age-old question: Is it Champaign-Urbana or Urbana-Champaign? …
Miller Park Zoo is celebrating Halloween this weekend
Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington is hosting their annual Spooktacular event this weekend, October 22nd from 5 to 8 p.m. and October 23rd from 12 to 3 p.m. The event is family friendly, though if …
Gather your winter gear for the Enoch Miller Sr. donation drive
Every year, the Cunningham Township Supervisor’s Office collects gently used warm winter items during the Enoch Miller Sr. Coat and Winter Donation Drive. Your items will help community members without an address stay warm as …