Erin spoke with Women’s Wheelchair Basketball head coach, Paralympic gold medalist, and former Team USA coach Stephanie Wheeler about her experience as an Illini camper, player, and coach.

Outside of Champaign-Urbana, many of our small towns face mounting challenges and shrinking populations. So, what can be done?

Lots of great options in C-U and beyond this weekend. Here are our suggestions.

Julie speaks with Ramona Sullivan, a candidate for circuit judge.

Parkland College helps students of every age learn and develop their skills through a free tutoring program.

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Fall...finally. The air is crisp, the scarves and boots are out, and many of our weekend suggestions seem reflect this change in season. 

Lesley sets out to discover the meanings behind the ink in C-U.

Julie speaks to Ellen Leyerle and Jillian Nickell about the now familiar car magnets.

Leah explores some of the Halloween events happening around C-U this month.

Here are some events for your consideration this weekend. 

Andrew takes a look at a September that brought warmth and heavy rain in doses, and gives an early call for the first full month of fall.

Gillian, a resident of C-U who also identifies as someone with a developmental disability, speaks with Jeff Putney, local engineer and volunteer with Makerspace Urbana. This is the second in her series of interviews of local people who are helping to build a better, more inclusive Champaign-Urbana.