Every year, the College of Engeneering and Technology Entrepreneur Center (TEC) honor students with the Illinois Innovation Prize. This prize recognizes students who stand out as passionate and creative innovators and entrepreneurs, who are working …
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Watson’s to host first pop-up farmers’ market May 2nd
For those of us who are anxiously awaiting the opening of Champaign’s Farmers’ Market, you’re in luck, because Watson’s is kicking off the season by hosting the first pop-up farmers market on May 2nd. The …
Here’s how to get around C-U during the Illinois Marathon
As many of you have seen, this weekend the Illinois 5K and Illinois Marathon will be taking place on Friday, April 21st and Saturday, April 22nd. Which means that MTD will be rerouting buses throughout Campustown …
Urbana to host group bike ride for National Bike Month May 20th
Next month is National Bike Month, and to celebrate, the City of Urbana is teaming up with My City Bikes to bring you a group bike ride on May 20th. The event will begin at Urbana’s …
Allerton Park’s plant sale taking place May 6-7
Want to get out of the house and enjoy nature while supporting Allerton Park at the same time? Well here’s your chance because Allerton Park and Recreation Center will be hosting it’s 4th Annual plant sale …
U of I’s Cozad competition awarded Entrepreneurial Event of the Year by Future Founders
Future Founders has recognized TEC’s Cozad New Venture Competition as Campus Entrepreneurial Event of the Year. Every year, several Chicagoland colleges and universities are awarded and reconginzed by Future Founders for their contributions to the entrepreneurial community. The …
Illinifest Student Film Festival to take place April 29th
Every year, the College of Media at U of I hosts a short-film festival that aims to bring diversity to the community. The festival is curated by students for the community and accepts submissions from …
48th Annual Kappa Flower Sale happening May 4-6
To me, spring time means spring flowers, and when you can enjoy the seasonal favorite while giving to a good cause, I’m all in. This year Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Flower Sale celebrates it’s 48th …
Champaign Farmers’ Market 2017 season opens May 16th
Opening day for The Land Connection Champaign Farmers’ Market has been announced. Join them on May 16th from 3:30-6:30 p.m.for great local food and vendors in the heart of Downtown Champaign. This year the market is …
Cowboy Monkey patio opening April 17th
You know it’s officially spring when the patios and outside seating open at our local bars and eateries. Cowboy Monkey, located on Taylor Street in downtown Champaign, is set to open their new patio this upcoming …