If you live in Champaign County, your ballot for the April 6th consolidated election will include a referendum question regarding the elimination of the Office of the Recorder. Here is what the language looks like: …
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Parkland is recruiting for Support for Workforce Training
Support for Workforce Training (SWFT) offers tuition and fee waivers for individuals interested in completing a short term training for employment in high demand fields with livable wages. No high school diploma is required to …
Surviving and thriving in a year of pandemic: Orphans Treasure Box bookstore
A year after the pandemic first changed our lives, Orphans Treasure Box bookstore is finding ways to pivot and move on with renewed purpose.
If you are 18 or older you can go get vaccinated in Vermillion County right now
Vermillion County has been received state funded assistance in setting up vaccination clinics, and they are urging anyone to sign up for appointments. Apparently there are not enough people in Vermillion County that are taking …
Here are what the next phases of reopening will look like in Illinois
Because we live in a state with a governor that follows public health guidance, Illinois will be gradually moving towards Phase 5 (no capacity limits) rather than flinging the doors wide open as some other …
Sinfonia da Camera is presenting a chamber music series at UniPlace Christian Church
On March 29th, March 30th 20th, and April 1st, Maestro Ian Hobson will joined by Sinfonia da Camera musicians and special guest Andrés Cárdenes, former concertmaster of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, in three chamber music performances. Each …
Beckman Institute is hosting a virtual open house this weekend
A virtual escape room, set inside Beckman Institute, is one of the highlights of the event, which takes place March 26th and 27th. It will go live at 12 a.m. on the 26th. Participants can …
Questions for candidates: Colin Dodson for Urbana City Council Ward 2
“I’ve been on both sides of the policy process: in the street with a megaphone and at the table poring over reports. I want to use my experience to improve my community.”
Community Foundation of East Central Illinois offering a training for potential board members
Non profit organizations thrive when they have a knowledgeable and passionate board of directors. CFECI is looking to help community members develop into prepared potential board members for local nonprofits. They will be hosting virtual …
Urbana Park District received a $2.5 million grant
Urbana Park District was awarded the grant through the Illinois Park and Recreational Facility Construction Grant Program, and it will be used to build a new indoor recreation and fitness center. The health and wellness facility …