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The City of Urbana’s Arts & Culture Program recently announced the opening of its 2023 arts grant cycle. Grants will be accepted from January 2nd through 11:59 p.m. on January 31st. Learn more on the Arts …

Deke Weaver, artist and professor at the University of Illinois, and Brett Ashley Kaplan, author and professor at the U of I, will be in conversation at The Literary at 5 p.m. on Saturday, December …

The News-Gazette is reporting that former Champaign Mayor Don Gerard will run for mayor again. Gerard and fellow challenger Azark Cobbs (who ran for mayor in 2019) have thrown their hats in the ring to challenge …

Champaign native and former Smile Politely contributor John Milas has a novel coming out in July 2023. The Militia House is published by Macmillan. Here’s the blurb from the site: Stephen King meets Tim O’Brien …

40 North has announced two calls for art with submissions due in January 2023. The information below comes directly from 40 North’s newsletter.  Best in Show: Photographers, it’s time to gather your best snaps and …

The Centennial High School Playmakers will be bringing Clue to the Aldridge Auditorium at 7 p.m., November 16-19. Tickets range from $5 for children 12 and under, $7 for seniors, and $10 for adults. Who …

Triptych’s annual holiday celebration returns after a two year hiatus at noon on Friday, December 23rd. No details yet on food and drink options. (There will be beer, of course; probably some special taps and/or …

Aaron Ammons has been reelected as Champaign County Clerk and Recorder of Deeds, defeating Terrence Stuber, per results posted on WCIA.com. Check our 2022 Midterm Election results article for future updates.  Top image from the Champaign …

The Champaign County Forest Preserve District is offering a great opportunity for young makers to learn how to recycle, repurpose, and repair their own textiles. Open to kids ages 5 to 16, this one-hour workshop …