WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Mar. 19 – Mar. 22
A discussion with an award-winning author, a presentation and hike about snakes, a race through a state park, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.
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New tenant group seeks to unite C-U renters and work toward affordable housing solutions
Champaign-Urbana residents concerned about rising rent prices have formed a new organization to address the issue. The CU Renters Initiative hosted a town hall Wednesday night at the Channing Murray Foundation in Urbana.
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Emmy-nominated talk show host and University of Illinois alumnus Sean Evans selected as 2026 commencement speaker
Sean Evans graduated from U of I with a degree in broadcast journalism in 2008 and is the co-creator and host of the popular YouTube show “Hot Ones.”
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Homelessness is a growing problem in Champaign County. A group of local organizations aims to help
The Champaign County Continuum of Service Providers to the Homeless is creating a strategic plan to end homelessness, in partnership with the national nonprofit Homebase. Local officials say the goal is functional-zero homelessness, where homelessness is rare, brief and one-time.
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WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Mar. 12 – Mar. 15
A performance by the Jupiter String Quartet, a 5K where you can bring your dog, a St. Patrick’s Day celebration and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.
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Chrisman teen dies after being hit in head by line drive
A 15-year-old teen is dead after being struck with a baseball and suffering a traumatic head injury, according to the Peoria County coroner.
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WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Mar. 5 – Mar. 8
The first show of Champaign Park District’s Youth Theatre season, a quadball tournament, a choir performance, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.
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Renowned fiddler Natalie MacMaster carries on Celtic musical traditions
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy and The Celtic All Stars perform at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, March 3.
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WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Feb. 26 – Mar. 1
A celebration of Hip Hop, a Black History gala, the Insect Fear Film Festival, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.
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WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Feb. 19 – Feb. 22
A celebration of queer art, a glow stick dance party, a dinosaur experience, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.
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Urbana Park District planning new playground, skate park, walking paths for Prairie and Weaver parks
In the coming years, the Urbana Park District is planning to install new sports facilities, paved walking trails, and a spray ground among other amenities in Prairie Park and Weaver Park.
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WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Feb. 12 – Feb. 15
A dinner full of love and music, a health fair, English Country Dance and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.
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‘BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions’ film creators discuss crafting a visual album to showcase a Black perspective
BLKNEWS: Terms & Conditions is a new film directed by Kahlil Joseph, with an exclusive premiere in Urbana this week.
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WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Feb. 5 – Feb. 8
An art reception, the CU Folk & Roots Winter Weekend Festival, Illinois Soul’s second anniversary celebration and more are all happening in central Illinois this week.
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‘Voices for Change: Youth Action Expo’ centers Danville youth’s ideas for gun violence prevention
Danville residents gathered to discuss gun violence in their community and initiatives to reduce it. It featured presentations from middle school through college-aged students.
