The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), in partnership with Carle Health, OSF HealthCare, Christie Clinic, Promise Healthcare, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are preparing two community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for Champaign County residents 75 years of age or older. The group will hold vaccination clinics January 12-14, 2021 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. by appointmentContinue reading “Vaccinations for Champaign County Residents 75 Years of Age & Older”
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12 Ways to Holiday Safely
We are just three days away from Christmas, a day when many gather with loved ones to celebrate. 2020 will look very different for many, and we thank all of you who have made the difficult sacrifices to limit gatherings of all kinds to keep our community safe. As we saw during Thanksgiving, our residentsContinue reading “12 Ways to Holiday Safely”
Staying the Course
The Champaign County community has remained vigilant in testing, helping to reduce the spread of COVID-19. This week, the community-based testing at Market Place Mall exceeded 110,000 tests, another remarkable feat for testing in our area. Residents are encouraged to continue to test regularly at the site, open daily 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Utilize the new,Continue reading “Staying the Course”
A Testing Milestone
The latest COVID-19 milestone achieved by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign? One million saliva-based tests administered on campus. The development of the saliva-based, rapid-result PCR COVID-19 test proved to be a critical innovation at a University well-known for their world-changing innovations. Through aggressive testing of students, faculty and staff, the University safely opened the Urbana-ChampaignContinue reading “A Testing Milestone”
Holiday Season Safety Tips
Our year-end holidays are well under way. Protecting your family, friends, and community should be at the top of your list this season. As we await a vaccine, the Illinois Department of Public Health has various recommendations to keep you safe. Planning holiday travel? Among their recommendations, “Carry a small personal sanitizing kit that containsContinue reading “Holiday Season Safety Tips”
A Make-At-Home Recipe with Punch!
While Tier Three mitigations remain in place under the Restore Illinois plan, we continue to play bartender at home. Hunter with Punch! Bar & Lounge in downtown Champaign shows us an easy make-at-home drink that is sure to keep us warm on these cold winter nights. If you’re not up to being the mixologist atContinue reading “A Make-At-Home Recipe with Punch!”
A Virtual Community Potluck
Continuing to plan your reduced-size holiday meal? Cooking everything at home may not be necessary. We asked individuals working behind the scenes on Champaign County Safe what dish they would bring from a local restaurant to a holiday meal. Here’s what they had to say. FIRST COURSE To kick off this community potluck, we haveContinue reading “A Virtual Community Potluck”
A Virtual Holiday with Don Elmore
As Christmas looms on the horizon, we continue to look for ideas and inspiration to adapt our holiday traditions. While you look for ways to connect while keeping you and your loved ones safe, we asked Don Elmore, Director for the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County Economic Development Corporation and owner ofContinue reading “A Virtual Holiday with Don Elmore”
Spotting Santa
Those classic pictures of children sitting with Santa may be canceled this year, but there’s still opportunities to spot him around town! The Champaign Center Partnership is hosting Santa in downtown, campustown, and midtown this month for socially distanced photos. Catch him at these dates and times: Campustown, Saturday, December 5, 2:00–3:00 p.m. Midtown, Saturday,Continue reading “Spotting Santa”
Beer & Wine Pairings for Your Stay at Home Holiday
Our holiday dinners will look different this year, as we keep safe distances from friends and family. However, that doesn’t stop you from having the perfect pairing of beer or wine with your meal. We asked some local experts what they would pair together. Check out what Todd at Art Mart, and Katie at RiggsContinue reading “Beer & Wine Pairings for Your Stay at Home Holiday”