For those of you interested in starting a small business, the City of Champaign will be hosting a (totally free) small business development information session on Friday, July 29th from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Illinois …
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Allerton Park announces Bluegrass on the Prairie concert on August 5th
One of the many assets we have for live music in the greater Champaign-Urbana is Allerton Park, which has been throwing some awesome concerts of all genres (and for all ages) for the past few …
Virginia Theatre offering VT Series subscription program
For those of you who love the theatre (and specifically, The Virginia Theatre’s stacked lineup this year), the Champaign Park District has announced a sweet program. Regular single-show tickets go on sale August 19th, but …
U of I not considering selling beer at Illini football games
Sad news, Illini fans. During an interview with WCIA, University of Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman has revealed that of all the things facing the embattled U of I athletic programs, alcohol sales at Memorial …
Krannert Center hosting Uncorked concert on July 28th
As a resident of Champaign-Urbana (and the greater Central Illinois area), we are lucky enough to be entitled to a ton of free concerts. A week from today, on July 28th, yet another one of …
Registration for Unit 4’s Free/Reduced meals plan now open
Applications are now open for free and reduced lunch for students and families in Champaign’s Unit 4 School District, and you can do it all online. For full instructions and details, check out this info …
Urbana Park District hosting Adult Swim on August 6th
It has recently come to my attention that the words “adult swim” refer to something other than the late night television channel that I loved to watch in middle school. Today, however, I have learned …
WILL launches The Bandwagon, a new sports podcast
In the world of Champaign-Urbana sports talk radio, options are generally pretty dry. Outside of ESPN Radio’s Tay and J Show and assorted sports programs on WDWS, there isn’t really anything alternative to the mainstream. Luckily, …
University of Illinois announces new Chancellor, Robert J. Jones
Ah, yes. Suddenly, order is being restored on the University of Illinois campus. After the unceremonious departure of Phyllis Wise in August of last year, it took nearly an entire year to land a Chancellor …
Columbia Street Roastery hosting free coffee tasting this Saturday
Good news for those of you who are coffee connoisseurs, Champaign’s own boutique roastery, Columbia Street Roastery, is hosting a completely FREE coffee tasting this Saturday from 10 – 11 AM. Registration is required in …