Mondays suck. They suck way less if you get two free tomato plants, and can be entered into a drawing to win a $150 gift card to Portillo’s. Thanks to the good folks over at …
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This is where Columba Street Roastery’s Colombian coffee comes from
Sure, you know Columbia Street Roastery. In my opinion, they’ve got the best coffee in town, especially their Colombian coffee. But did you know that all of that coffee is actually grown in Colombia (Central …
PechaKucha C-U announces Volume 24; seeking volunteers and presenters
If you’re not familiar with PechaKucha, imagine a TED talk, but a little quicker and not necessarily technology-based. PechaKucha strives to bring diverse speakers from a ton of different backgrounds in Champaign-Urbana, together for one …
Krannert Center announces 2017-18 Youth Series
From the press release: KRANNERT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS ANNOUNCES THE 2017-18 YOUTH SERIES Urbana, IL—For decades, Krannert Center has welcomed thousands of the region’s young people each season for a series of inventive and …
MTD announces delivery of 18 new buses this month
One of the best things about living in Champaign-Urbana is our extremely robust Mass Transit District. Even more-so, this month, they have announced their acquisition of 18 new, diesel-electric hybrids, coming to a Champaign-Urbana street …
Mashawi Grill on Green Street has closed
Why do all the things that I love leave me? Goodbye, Mashawi Grill, one of the best and most affordable restaurants in Campustown, and the entirety of Champaign-Urbana. You will be missed – and so …
Channing Murray Foundation hosting talk with Dr. Robert McChesney on April 27th
Next Thursday (April 27th), The Channing Murray Foundation on campus will be hosting a talk with renown media scholar (and UIUC professor) Dr. Robert McChesney entitled “This is What Happens When Journalism Dies: Trump, Fake …
Green Street businesses remain open during construction
If you’ve been driving around Champaign-Urbana, recently, there’s a decent chance that you’ve encountered closures along Green Street, what is (arguably) C-U’s most populated street. While the construction seems to snarl some traffic and certainly …
Fleurish in Downtown Champaign is all stocked up for spring
I was walking by Fleurish in Downtown Champaign, today, and I decided to stop in and see what was going on – obviously, it’s getting warmer and plants are starting to grow, and I could …
Bacaro unveils new spring menu
The good folks at Downtown Champaign’s Bacaro have unleashed some new menus for the warmer weather. In fact, they’ve released not one, not two, but three different menus (mains, a tasting menu, and a dessert …