The St. Joseph Township – Swearingen Memorial Library is more than just a repository of books; it is a vibrant community center that has been serving the residents of St. Joseph, Illinois, for nearly a century. With a rich history, diverse collections, and a commitment to meeting the needs of […]
Students in need of a prom dress or shoes are invited to shop at the fourth annual CU Prom Giveaway, located in the Lincoln Building at 44 E Main Street in downtown Champaign. After distributing nearly 3,000 dresses, hundreds of pairs of shoes, over 200 suits and handbags, and 750 […]
Community libraries are often small spaces, but in Oakwood, it’s a places where people of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life come together to learn, connect, and grow. The Oakwood Public Library, located at 110 E Finley Ave, offers more than just a diverse collection of over 17,500 physical […]
The Vermilion County Conservation District (VCCD) is set to host an engaging “Illinois Birds” workshop on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kennekuk County Park Education Center. This event, offered through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ (IDNR) ENTICE (Environment and Nature Training Institute for […]
Champaign County landowners have a unique opportunity to enhance local wildlife habitats through a seed distribution event hosted by the Champaign County Chapter of Pheasants Forever (CCPF). The event will take place on Saturday, April 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Illini FS parking lot, located at […]
On Saturday, April 12, the Museum of the Grand Prairie will host Relics and Revelations: Civil War Stories 2025, an engaging event commemorating the enduring legacy of the American Civil War. Scheduled from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, this free, family-friendly program offers […]
Residents of Champaign County can now register for the upcoming Residential Electronics Collection Event, scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2025. This bi-annual initiative aims to provide a convenient and environmentally friendly way to dispose of electronic waste. The collection event will take place at Parkland College, located at 2400 W. […]
The Champaign County Forest Preserve District is set to host its monthly OUTside in Champaign Forests event on Saturday, April 12 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Sangamon River Forest Preserve. This inclusive hiking series, held every second Saturday of the month, brings together nature enthusiasts and community members to […]
The Giertz Gallery at Parkland College will host the 57th Annual Juried Student Art and Design Exhibition starting Monday, April 14. The exhibition will feature approximately 180 works selected from over 350 submissions by students enrolled in art classes during the current academic year, beginning in summer 2024. Visitors can […]
Amazon has implemented significant changes to the privacy settings of its Echo devices, raising concerns among users about the trade-off between convenience and data security. Starting March 28, all Alexa voice recordings will automatically be sent to Amazon’s cloud for processing, eliminating the option for local processing that previously allowed […]
