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How a hidden box of love letters became a historical memoir of WWII
In his new memoir, local author Larry Schnell writes about the discovery of these letters, which documents his parents’ love story — and also explores the little-known role of music in war.
Champaign voters have likely rejected referendum to fund Strides shelter, reelected Township Supervisor Kyle Patterson
The 24/7 low-barrier shelter in downtown Champaign primarily operates with temporary federal funding that officials say will run out by the end of the year.
Transgender Day of Visibility means resistance and solidarity for C-U’s LGBTQ community
International Transgender Day of Visibility always falls on March 31. This year, community members observed the day by holding a rally to protest anti-LGBTQ legislation and statements made by the Trump Administration.
Annual model railroad show makes whistle stop at Lincoln Square Mall in Urbana
Lincoln Square Mall, home of the Urbana Winter Farmers Market, is already a bustling place on Saturdays. This weekend, the vendors peddling their baked goods, house plants and arts and crafts, and the musicians bellowing from their saxophones and harmonicas, were joined by dozens of tables of railroadiana — railroad memorabilia.
Champaign City Council votes unanimously on plans to identify and address housing concerns
Currently, the city relies on county-wide data compiled yearly in the Consolidated Annual Action Plan to identify its housing needs. But this isn’t as effective for a city like Champaign, said Lauren Weber, Champaign’s community development specialist who co-wrote the proposal for this study.
The Japanese Paper Film Project brings forgotten film back to life
The Ebert Center for Film Studies is set to host The Japanese Paper Film Project on Friday night at the Spurlock Museum in Urbana.
Bills seeking to ban carbon sequestration near sole-source aquifers pass House and Senate committees
Two bills that would ban carbon sequestration under the Mahomet Aquifer passed out of their respective House and Senate committees last week. The legislation would amend the Environmental Protection Act to implement a total ban on carbon sequestration under, in or around a sole-source aquifer.
Voters will determine the future of Strides — Champaign County’s only low-barrier shelter
Champaign County’s only low-barrier shelter, Strides, is at risk of closing at the end of the year. Voters in this year’s election on April 1 will weigh in on a property tax increase that would allow Strides to continue to provide shelter and social services.
CUDO Plays sparks creativity with unique board games in annual design competition
The Champaign Urbana Design Organization (CUDO) cultivates a wealth of creativity in its annual board competition, CUDO Plays, from tabletop games about corgis having parties to color-coded Jenga to Globetrotting, a recently published game where you plan three vacations around the world.
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