Champaign-Urbana Weekend Planner July 19-21 Sponsored by Krannert Center’s...
Thank you to our Weekend Planner, Krannert Center’s Outside at Research Park, which is one of our favorite outdoor concert events of the year. On Friday, July 19, Krannert Center for the Performing...
View ArticleChampaign County Schools Prepared for Unexpected Allergic Reactions
Champaign County Schools Have Emergency Medication Available- Thanks to the Generosity of Donors and Commitment of Schools to Continue Trainings More than 80 public and private schools in the Champaign...
View ArticleUnited Way Acquires Champaign’s Bottom Line Diaper Bank
United Way of Champaign County has acquired Bottom Line Diaper Bank, and a donation from Christie Clinic will help the diaper bank expand its operations. Similar to the food bank system, the Bottom...
View ArticleChampaign County Amnesty Week Helps Residents Avoid Costly Court Fees
For five days in September, Champaign County residents who have unpaid tickets get a break at the Circuit Clerk’s office. The Circuit Clerk’s office will offer Champaign County’s third annual Amnesty...
View ArticleOnline Registration Opens Sept. 9 for Residential Electronics Recycling Event
Online registration for the City of Champaign’s next Residential Electronics Collection event will open on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019 at 8 a.m. (the actual event takes place on Sat., Oct. 12, 2019)....
View ArticleParent’s Guide to Dana Colbert Park in Savoy
Explore Family Favorite Dana Colbert Park in Savoy What you need to know about Dana Colbert Park in Savoy. Amazing equipment, a musical path complete with game stops, lake (for fishing or rock...
View ArticleCU Swap Facebook Group Inspires Kindness in Community
A local Facebook group dedicated to helping people swap items for free is inspiring kindness among strangers. Mary Enright created C-U Swap about a year ago. Frustrated by the amount of items society...
View ArticleFisher moves Trick or Treating – Will Other Towns Near Champaign-Urbana Follow?
Editor note: As of 12:30pm Wednesday, we have added Mansfield to the list of villages postponing trick or treat hours to Friday. Mansfield hours are now 5-8pm on Friday evening. The Village of Fisher...
View Article10 Places To Honor Veterans in the Champaign-Urbana Area
Where to Honor your Veteran Everyday in Champaign-Urbana Memorials, museum, and more: Locations in Champaign-Urbana and beyond that honor Veterans. Veterans Day is Nov. 11, and many kids are off of...
View ArticleFree Preschool an Option for Some Champaign-Urbana Area Students
Several public school districts in Champaign County offer free preschool to students ages 3-5 who are at risk for developmental delays. Early childhood programs in Champaign, Urbana, Mahomet, and...
View ArticleA Mother’s Day Gift that Gives Back to Champaign-Urbana
Check out an awesome Mother’s Day gift that gives back to the United Way of Champaign County COVID-19 Relief Fund. **Orders are closed*** Over the past few weeks of quarantine, we’ve seen so many of...
View ArticleHave a 3D Printer? Join the PPE Maker Movement of Champaign-Urbana
By Karin Maher Over the past several weeks we have watched an amazing group of people in our community come together and create a network of production and distribution for home-sewn facial masks....
View ArticleChampaign County Safe: Businesses Pledge to Fulfill Expectations
More than 200 local businesses and organizations have signed the Champaign County Safe pledge developed by local cities and organizations, and the list continues to grow each day. The Champaign County...
View ArticleResidential Electronics Recycling Event in Champaign-Urbana to Return This...
Drop off your old televisions, computer monitors and other electronic items for recycling in Champaign-Urbana The city of Champaign has announced that it is planning to host its Fall Residential...
View ArticleChampaign County Amnesty Week Helps Residents Avoid Costly Court Fees
For five days in September, Champaign County residents who have unpaid tickets get a break at the Circuit Clerk’s office. The Circuit Clerk’s office will offer Champaign County’s third annual Amnesty...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Vaccine Rollout in Champaign County: CUPHD Starts With Residents...
Champaign County Residents To Access COVID-19 Vaccine Through January Clinics: Registration Now Open for Ages 75+ Following an initial rollout to healthcare workers, Champaign County residents ages 75...
View ArticleRecycling in Champaign-Urbana
Trying to live more green? We’re here to help with our Champaign-Urbana Area Recycling Guide. Thank you to the City of Champaign for presenting our recycling guide. The next Residential Electronics...
View ArticleChampaign County Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccine to Daycare, School Staff
In-person staff in Champaign County K-12 schools, along with early childhood and licensed daycares, are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine through the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District....
View ArticleEssential Frontline Workers Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine in Champaign...
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District announced Monday that essential frontline workers who live or work in Champaign County are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Essential frontline...
View ArticleSpring Residential Electronics Recycling Event in Champaign-Urbana Dates...
Drop off your old televisions, computer monitors and other electronic items for recycling in Champaign-Urbana The city of Champaign has announced that it will host its Spring Residential Electronics...
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