Andrew recaps a mostly mild December.
A guide to shopping local 2020: Pandemic edition
Spending our dollars locally is more important than ever this strange holiday season.
Year of the Park, A to Z: Trevett-Finch Park, Champaign
Here is a shining example of what an urban park can be, and how preservation and time make for incredible spaces to enjoy a city. And don't pass by the chance to click the link in the post to read a wonderful article about some recent history of the park, and its namesake family, written by celebrated local reporter Julie Wurth.
Holiday window art roundup
Tom goes searching for elaborately painted storefront windows and finds a few gems.
Is everyone getting a new dog?
Tias investigates new trends in dog adoption, and talks to owners why they are deciding to adopt now.
Year of the Park, A to Z: Helms Park, Champaign
This park is not really a park any longer as much as it is a gateway to one of the more magnificent "park" projects the City of Champaign took on and completed in the past few decades. Still though, it is a park by taxing body standards, and we are gonna assess it as we do!
Most visited articles of 2020
Here are the articles and SPlogs that garnered the most attention in 2020.
Addressing community needs in the time of COVID
Julie takes a look at how the City of Urbana has utilized grants to provide relief for businesses and community members during the pandemic.
Year of the Park, A to Z: Hazel Park, Champaign
This 5.25 acre park on the corner of Neil and Bradley in Champaign was named for Hazel Iungerich, who spent thirty years on the Champaign Park District Board. It's got plenty to enjoy, if you choose to make the trek to be there.
Year of the Park, Special Assessment: Dog Parks
These dog parks simply don't cut it for this community. We owe more to the people who pay taxes, and goddamnit, we owe more to our four legged friends, no matter how idiotic they are.
C-U Monthly Weather Review: November 2020
Andrew recaps a shockingly mild November.
The legacy of the Illinois Traction Railroad
Evidence of the expansive Illinois Traction Railroad system still lingers in Central Illinois and beyond.
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