The Urbana Park District has announced some planned changes to Crystal Lake, which they will be unveiling in a public meeting next Thursday, June 30th. The meeting will run between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., and …
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Volo announces massive fiber internet expansion for C-U apartments
If you’re looking for fiber-optic internet in Champaign-Urbana, soon, it will be available more places than ever before. Just today, Volo Broadband has announced a partnership with some of C-U’s largest landlords to offer fiber …
UPDATED: Habitat for Humanity hosting open house tomorrow
UPDATE: Due to weather, this morning’s open house has been postponed until tomorrow, from 10 a.m. until Noon, at the same location as listed below: Habitat for Humanity is one of my most favorite organizations …
Farren’s announces new lunch and dinner specials
I like burgers, you like burgers, and it’s a pretty widely-known fact that Farren’s has some of the best in Champaign-Urbana. With that being said, they also throw together some pretty awesome dishes outside of …
Former MTD Managing Director selected for American Public Transit Association Hall of Fame
Former Managing Director of the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District, Bill Volk, is set to earn one of the most prestigious honors for someone in the public transportation industry this September, when he will be inducted …
Napleton’s Auto Park hosting blood drive next Monday afternoon
If last week’s events were any indication, the need for blood donors — whether it be in Champaign-Urbana or across the country — is extremely evident. As such, I feel it important to chat about …
Neutral Cycle announces BikeNet Kickstarter campaign
If you’re like me, your bike was stolen this weekend. It was violating and frightening, but also a staggeringly common occurrence here in Champaign-Urbana. Luckily, the good folks at Neutral Cycle are trying to combat …
U of I Community Credit Union accepting applications for Orange & Blue Scholarship Program
If you’re a freshly-graduated former high school student in C-U (or know of one), this may be of some use: The University of Illinois Community Credit Union’s Orange & Blue Scholarship Program is accepting applications …
First Federal hosting Sprouts at the Market for kids this Saturday
The good people over at First Federal bank have announced that their Sprouts at the Market will be in full swing this Saturday from 9:30-11:30 a.m for kids aged 3-8 at Urbana’s Market at the …
Downtown Champaign’s Fleurish is an unassuming gem
I was walking around Downtown Champaign yesterday afternoon, quite literally melting my face off, when I happened past Fleurish, a florist sandwiched in between the Blind Pig on Walnut and Barrelhouse 34. I went inside, …