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Smith Burger and Baldarotta’s are smashing this Sunday

July 23, 2021 / 11:01am / Jessica Hammie

Smith Burger Co. and Baldarotta's are joining up this Sunday, July 25th for a (s)mash up at Riggs. From noon to 2 p.m., bring your… More »

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Urbana’s Downtown Get Down is Saturday, July 24th

July 22, 2021 / 12:58pm / Jessica Hammie

Urbana's Downtown Get Down returns this Saturday, July 24th. Details and the schedule are available on Facebook, but include yoga at Meadowbrook (9 a.m.) and… More »

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Submit your input for Champaign’s new Public Works Director and Chief of Police

July 22, 2021 / 12:37pm / Jessica Hammie

The City of Champaign is taking public feedback on the searches for Public Works Director and Chief of Police. Both will be national searches. The… More »

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Staerkel Planetarium reopens August 6th

July 21, 2021 / 10:54am / Jessica Hammie

Staerkel Planetarium will begin public shows again beginning August 6th. You can read more about which shows are on the schedule below or online. CHAMPAIGN,… More »

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What’s your go-to refreshing C-U treat?

July 21, 2021 / 10:43am / Jessica Hammie

Are you a frozen treat person? Maybe an iced bubble tea or smoothie? Or perhaps you find spicy food the most refreshing in the summer.… More »

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C-U at Home will resume regular hours and services in August

July 20, 2021 / 12:52pm / Jessica Hammie

C-U at Home's reduced hours at Phoenix Daytime Drop-in Center, overnight shelters, and community outreach will end in early August. The Phoenix Center reopens noon… More »

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There’s a drive through produce and food distribution event on July 17th

July 15, 2021 / 12:36pm / Jessica Hammie

Molina Healthcare and Wesley Food Pantry are hosting a food assistance drive this Saturday, July 17th from 3 to 5 p.m., or while supplies last,… More »

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University of Illinois will be well represented among Team USA in Tokyo

July 14, 2021 / 11:29am / Jessica Hammie

About 20 University of Illinois students and alumni will be participating in the Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, which start August 24th. From the College of… More »

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Consider donating blood soon, ‘cause there’s a national shortage

July 13, 2021 / 7:12am / Jessica Hammie

There's a national blood supply shortage right now, which means in some parts of the country surgeries are being delayed. While that doesn't seem to… More »

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Lincoln Hotel will be the Hotel Royer, named for Urbana-born architect

July 12, 2021 / 4:45pm / Jessica Hammie

Urbana's Lincoln Hotel will be called the Hotel Royer when it opens in late 2022. According to a lovely article by Tom Kacich in The… More »

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