Campgrounds at Middle Fork will open on April 1st, but you can begin making reservations now. For the time being, they will be maintaining 50% capacity. That is subject to change, depending on the COVID …
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Purchase an engraved brick and support the work of Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County has a goal of raising $50,000 by the end of 2021, and you can help them reach that goal by adding a brick to their community garden. You can …
Let’s all relive the greatest Illini basketball comeback ever
Sixteen years ago today, Illini basketball fans were taken on an emotional journey as our almost undefeated (thanks a lot Ohio State) team came from a 15 point deficit with just four minutes left to …
Uniting Pride created an LGBTQ+ affirming business directory
From a recent Facebook post: This past week, there were blatant acts of homophobia and transphobia displayed in our community. These acts sought to ostracize, exclude, and bully members of our LGBTQ+ community–actions which are …
Academy High was admitted to the IHSA
Academy High, an independent college-prep school, has just received the recognition needed to be a part of the Illinois High School Association. This allows students to compete against other Illinois schools in athletics and other …
Questions for candidates: Sandra Ahten for Urbana School Board Sub-District 7
Sandra Ahten is a progressive candidate challenging long time incumbent school board member John Dimit.
There are three opportunities to speak out against anti-Asian violence this week
If you want to show solidarity with Asian and Asian American people in our community and nation, here are three ways to do that in the next week: A local vigil for the people lost …
Urbana leaf collection is the week of April 19th
Urbana’s U-Cycle will be collecting spring yard waste from April 19-23. Urbana residents should have their materials ready for pick up on their regular U-Cycle collection day. Only leaves and non-woody plant material will be accepted, …
Find some seeds for your garden at Common Ground
Spring has officially sprung and it’s time to start thinking about your garden. If you like to grow your plants from seed, be sure to swing by Common Ground and see if they have what …
U of I students needed for a vaccine study
U of I is participating in a study to determine the effectiveness of the Moderna vaccine in reducing spread, and they are looking for students between the ages of 18 and 26 to volunteer to …