Urbana

Tom finds some of Chambana's creepiest trees, so you can visit them or avoid them depending on your tastes. 

Jaclyn spoke with Anne and Chris Lukeman of CU Adventures about running an in-person centered escape room business during a pandemic.

Tom tackles Champaign-Urbana's most rugged peaks and reviews each.

After receiving a $400,000 grant from the Illinois COVID Response Fund, DREAAM House will be able to expand services for underserved families in C-U. 

Six months ago, Urbana police officers arrested Aleyah Lewis, sparking controversy and protest. Urbana hired an outside firm to investigate the situation. They found the officers acted “in policy.” 

Claire interviews Heidi Weatherford and Jill Crandall of Amasong about the mission of the chorus, how COVID has changed it, and more.

The Champaign-Urbana chapter of Showing Up for Racial Justice advocates for removing school resource officers from Urbana schools, and offers action items for the week. 

On Monday, members of Urbana City Council began the process of reviewing which Urbana charities will receive government money this year. This money has the potential to create jobs and help people's lives, if it's allocated responsibly. 

On August 3rd, Julie Laut took over the recently vacant Ward 2 seat on Urbana's City Council. She's progressive, a historian, and a community organizer.