Community
9 months ago
University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners present fruit tree pruning workshop

This will be an outdoor workshop which means participants should dress for the weather and bring gloves and pruning tools if available. Registration is open until one day before the event at go.illinois.edu/FruitTree.

College
9 months ago
Urbana painter’s work showcased in new Giertz Gallery exhibit

The Giertz Gallery acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council. All events in the accessible gallery are free and open to the public. Parkland is a Section 504/ADA-compliant institution. For accommodation, call 217/353-2338 or email accessibilityservices@parkland.edu. 

Community
9 months ago
That’s What She Said returns to Parkland College Theatre for a night of storytelling

The highly anticipated production That’s What She Said (TWSS) will return to Parkland College Theatre, at 2400 W. Bradley Avenue in Champaign, on February 8.

Community
9 months ago
Experience-CU presents the Champaign County African American Heritage Trail Bus Tour

The tour takes place from 10:00 a.m. to noon departing at Champaign’s Douglass Center at 504 E. Grove St. Entry is $10 per adult and $5 per child aged 17 and under. Reservations are required at ccafricanamericanheritage.org/community-tours.

Community
9 months ago
Martinelli’s Market presents 16th annual Prom Benefit Hunger Relief for Eastern Illinois Foodbank

The male and female candidate who raises the most money for the Foodbank will be crowned the night of the event, so don’t forget to donate! Donations to their campaigns can be made online at eifoodbank.org/prom through Friday, February 28. Early bird tickets can be purchased on the website through Friday, January 31 and regular tickets are available for $150 from Saturday, February 1 to Thursday, February 20 or until sold out.

College
9 months ago
Parkland College celebrates Black History Month

 This year’s theme will have the theme “African Americans and Labor” with corresponding events. Parkland will celebrate African American experiences and accomplishments. The public is invited to participate in events unless stated otherwise beginning on Monday, February 3 with a presentation from Professor Evelyn Reynolds entitled “Black Jobs: A Review of Current U.S. Labor Statistics and Racialized Work.”

College
9 months ago
Professor Sara Pedron Haba presents biotechnology presentation at Staerkel Planetarium

The presentation, “Bioengineered Human Disease Models,” will be presented at the William M. Staerkel Planetarium on Friday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m. This presentation is a part of Parkland College’s James B. Kaler Science Lecture Series, which is named after UIUC astronomer Jim Kaler who spoke at the series each year for over 20 years.

Community
10 months ago
Experience Champaign-Urbana launches new mocktail experience pass

This marks the third experience pass from Experience Champaign-Urbana, and features over 20 bars and restaurants with a curated mocktail menu.

Community
10 months ago
Illinois iLottery player wins over $2 million before New Year’s Eve

The third highest was won in March 2024 with the Illinois Super Jackpot. Fast Play is a quick and easy draw game that can be played at any time, with over 25 games offered at different price points and play styles.  Download the Illinois Lottery app to keep up to date with the current jackpots.

Entertainment
10 months ago
Illinois Lottery player wins $2.6 million prize

Fast Play games can be played any time quick and easily by buying a ticket and checking for instant results. Individuals can play online, in-store, or by using the Scan-N-Play.

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