I received an anonymous email tip today (Screenshot attached at the bottom), showing some news about the impending opening of Portillo’s long-anticipated Champaign location. Word on the street is that certain members of our community, …
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Post Malone to perform on the U of I quad on April 23rd
Editor’s Note: This concert is open to U of I students only. A valid i-Card will need to be shown to gain entry to the concert. Get ready, friends – renown singer/rapper Post Malone is …
Krannert Center announces 2017/18 Illinois Theatre season
The good folks over at Krannert Center and Illinois Theatre have announced the full slate of plays taking place on KCPA’s various stages over the next academic year. This is an even more joyous occasion …
Champaign Park District announces Bucket List Playground Challenge
For those of you who frequent parks, the Champaign Park District has a pretty cool challenge for you. Here’s how it goes: from April until September, the chance to win a prize will be given (monthly) …
Urbana’s Market at the Square will open on May 6th
Well, it must really be spring after all. Today, Urbana’s Market at the Square has announced their opening day for the summer season on May 6th. Special events at this year’s opening include a chef …
Urbana’s Food Truck Rallies are kicking off on April 25th
One of the City of Urbana‘s finest recent traditions, a monthly lunch-time food truck rally, is back for another year starting on April 25th. From then through October, food trucks will join forces in the …
Monticello has a brewery in an old church, and it’s awesome
Last night was opening night for Monarch Brewery in nearby Monticello, after a massively successful Kickstarter campaign. At first glance, this isn’t so unique, I suppose – breweries are popping up at an astounding rate, and …
Parkland College hosting Art and Design Open House on April 20th
It should be no secret that Parkland College is a cultural asset to our Champaign-Urbana community, and later this month, you’ll be able to experience it first-hand at Parkland’s Art and Design Open House. From …
Research Park and iFlyCU hosting lunch-time info session tomorrow
Tomorrow, the U of I’s Research Park and iFlyCU are joining forces for a lunch-time info session on Willard’s new flight offerings from United Airlines. The info session will take place at Research Park’s EnterpriseWorks (60 …
Central High School Jazz Ensemble invited to NYC’s Lincoln Center; launches fundraiser
If you’re at all concerned about arts in public schools (and you damn well should be), there is a worthy cause happening this weekend in Champaign, where you can do your part in funding some …