Urbana

Felipe Menanteau is a U of I Professor of Astronomy who is running for the Urbana School Board in sub district 6. 

Max, a recent arrival to Urbana-Champaign, uses a point system to evaluate ways to meet new friends.

How do we talk about poverty in C-U?

Nicole ponders the questions that she would pose to school board candidates for the upcoming 2019 school board elections in Champaign and Urbana.

The NEA Big Read is coming to C-U, and it's a chance to learn more about culture and identity in our community and beyond.

If you are the sort that likes to galavant about town to celebrate New Year's, here is a (somewhat) comprehensive look at your options here in C-U and beyond.

As we wind down the publishing calendar for 2018, here are the most visited articles on Smile Politely this year.

Jen, a Champaign resident who identifies as having a disability, gives some suggestions and tips on including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in meaningful ways during the holidays.

Julie talks with Joseph Khan, a high school student turned fashion designer, about his upcoming runway show.