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Year of the Park, A to Z: Dohme Park, Savoy

May 7, 2021 / 3:00pm / By Seth Fein

If there were ever a park that basically encapsulates the reasons why taxpayer funded organizations like Park Districts suffer, it would be Dohme Park on Curtis Road.  

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Get out and buy some plants this weekend

May 7, 2021 / 2:24pm / Julie McClure

'Tis the season for gardening, and if you're in search of some veggies or flowers to plant this weekend, here are a few opportunities to… More »

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Did you lose a loved one to COVID? Sign up for this bereavement program

May 7, 2021 / 1:14pm / Jessica Hammie

Carle is hosting a six week bereavement program for anyone who has lost a loved one to COVID, regardless of where their loved one was… More »

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C-U Monthly Weather Review: April 2021

May 7, 2021 / 9:00am / By Andrew Pritchard

We saw summer and winter and everything in between last month. 

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C-U Fab Lab will have in-person summer camps

May 7, 2021 / 8:48am / Julie McClure

The ever popular youth summer camps at the Champaign-Urbana Community Fab Lab are back this summer. Mark your calendar for the registration date: May 14th… More »

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Urbana needs your Landmark Hotel photos

May 7, 2021 / 8:29am / Julie McClure

Do you happen to have photos of the interior of the Landmark/Lincoln/Jumer's hotel? The City of Urbana would like you to share them. The hotel… More »

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Ninth Letteropens call for ekphrastic poetry submissions

May 6, 2021 / 3:30pm / Debra Domal

There are so many cool things about this call that it's hard to know where to start. But let's begin with a definition. Ekphrastic poetry,… More »

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I might be in love with this caramel apple fritter from Ye Olde

May 6, 2021 / 3:01pm / Jessica Hammie

It's really, really good. Just look at it! It's craggy, and the perfect caramel drizzle is nestled right on into them. Check the Ye Olde… More »

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Year of the Park, A to Z: Blair Park; Video Feature

May 6, 2021 / 3:00pm / By Seth Fein

A perfect rectangle in the heart of Urbana provides a wonderful spot to have a gathering, play sports, or just sit under a tree and read a book, or even scroll your phone, if that suits you. 

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Have you seen Homemade, With Love yet?

May 6, 2021 / 12:07pm / Debra Domal

A "multimedia installation that brings together interior design, audio and visual art made with Black girls" Homemade, With Love: More Living Room, creates an intricate… More »

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City of Champaign is accepting more applications for COVID relief grant

May 6, 2021 / 10:34am / Julie McClure

Businesses seeking reimbursement for expenses related to COVID-19 have another opportunity to apply for the City of Champaign's Economic Support Program. According to the press… More »

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