Jenna Manolakes, whose first day in that role was Monday, said she would like to develop a greater collaboration between the three districts the partnership serves.
Despite Mayor Diane Marlin s contention that "there is no possibility of a productive outcome from a discussion or vote on this topic in council," 35 community members spoke about a
The traditional Thanksgiving weekend extravaganza in downtown Champaign, the Parade of Lights, will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday, preceded by an afternoon of holiday activities.
Street Fest took over Sixth Street on Saturday, bringing live music, street performances and local vendors. On Sixth Street from Green to East Healey streets, the festival went from 1-7 p.m. From beginning to end, an impressive lineup of artists performed on a stage near Healey Street. Emily How, complimented only by her guitar, performed.