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Japan House teams up with Illini Hillel for tea ceremony April 23rd
On April 23rd, Japan House, Illini Hillel, and Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation are uniting to bring the community a Japanese tea ceremony that incorprates not one, but two cultures. Judaiasm and Japenese culture are two distinct cultures, with …
Champaign County SBDC to host Small Business Week April 30th-May 6th
Every year, a week is set aside to celebrate small businesses across the country. This week takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of entrepreneurs, small businesses, and others. This year, the Illinois Small Business Development …
1st Annual Mahomet Craft Beer Festival coming April 29th
If you’re someone who’s jumped on the craft beer trend, then this is the event for you. On April 29th, JT Walker’s will be hosting it’s first ever craft beer fest in Downtown Mahomet. The …
Bentley’s adjusts Sunday hours for baseball season
Now that winter is over, it’s time for the best season: baseball season. Seriously, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, and when I can’t make it to the actual ballpark, I need someplace …
Nature Playscape to open in Urbana April 22nd
Calling all kids (and parents): Chamabanmoms.com has reported that the new Nature Playcape for Urbana Park District will be opening this month. The park will be officially open to the public on April 22nd, after a opening ceremony …
U of I students aim to bring life to the moon
Outer Space is awesome. Helping combat world hunger is awesome. Now, putting them together… that’s really awesome, and two students from the University of Illinois are doing just that. The Daily Illini reported last …
Two U of I students chosen among 25 finalists to attend E-Fest
U of I students William Widjaja and Cody Pawlowski, cofounders of Convey, have been selected to participate at e-fest in April. Only 25 finalists are chosen to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime event. E-fest is the largest …
City of Urbana earns $71,000 grant via Illinois Housing Development Authority
Urbana has been awarded a $71,000 grant by the Illinois Housing Development Authority, to demolish abandoned homes and maintatin clear lots. The Illinois Housing Development Authority is a self-supporting state agency that finances the creation and …
World Fest this Saturday at Spurlock Museum
Love learning about performing arts from around the world? Need something to do this weekend? On Saturday, the Spurlock Museum will be hosting an entire afternoon full of performing arts practiced all around the world. …