Candidate Info for November from CCVA

The Champaign County Voter's Alliance  has a Candidate Guide (http://www.votechampaign.org/guidefinal.php) for the November 6 election.   It shows both Democratic and Republican candidates along with a photo and other information.  The side-by-side comparison is useful for those of us watching the yard signs and wondering: Who is that person?  Is she or he in my party? The … Continue reading Candidate Info for November from CCVA

Juneteenth Emancipation Day Celebration

            JOIN US IN CELEBRATING 153 years since the news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached Texas and freed the last of the slaves.  Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration commemorating the abolition of slavery in the United States, is one event you don’t want to miss. The event is presented by … Continue reading Juneteenth Emancipation Day Celebration

CU Indivisible shares Indivisible’s National Policy Issues Week of June 11

CU Indivisible, on their Facebook page, posted this list of policy priorities for the week from Indivisible National. Normally this site focuses on local and regional issues but occasionally will post content with a national focus, particularly if there is a local connection, such as comming from the local chapter of Indivisible.  Thanks to CU … Continue reading CU Indivisible shares Indivisible’s National Policy Issues Week of June 11

Champaign County Democrats Say: Full County Slate!

On their Facebook page, Champaign County Democrats said on June 5: We are so excited to say that with the addition of Dustin Heuerman for Sheriff, Champaign County Democrats are running a FULL countywide slate! Darlene Kloeppel for County Executive Aaron Ammons For County Clerk George Danos For Auditor Laurel Prussing for Treasurer Make sure you … Continue reading Champaign County Democrats Say: Full County Slate!

2018 MLK Jettie Rhodes Neighborhood Day at King Park

It's a huge community event!  New flyers printed for the 19th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Jettie Rhodes Neighborhood Day on Saturday, June 23rd from 12-4pm at King Park, Urbana, IL show more than 40 organizations participting.  Food, information, fun and entertainment!       The committee doing the planning is working incredibly hard to … Continue reading 2018 MLK Jettie Rhodes Neighborhood Day at King Park