Have you ever wondered what happens to busses from the C-U Mass Transit District whenever they upgrade to new ones? Us, too, and thanks to a new blog post from C-U MTD, we now know. …
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Japan House hosting annual Matsuri festival on August 27th
Each year, the University of Illinois’ Japan House hosts a Japanese celebratory event called “Matsuri”, which features Asian art, food, and musical performances. This year’s rendition will take place on August 27th from 3-8 pm. …
Bacaro and Maize are collaborating on a tasting menu this Thursday
This Thursday from 5-10 pm, Bacaro and Maize, two of Champaign-Urbana’s culinary powerhouses are joining forces for a special tasting menu that looks absolutely delicious and includes lobster ceviche, fried squash, red snapper and much …
Urbana Park District’s Seussical begins next Thursday
If you’re at all interested in supporting arts for the youth of Champaign-Urbana, the Urbana Park District does some pretty neat things every summer, including a musical performance. This year, that performance is Seussical the …
Brandon Paul signs with the San Antonio Spurs
I’ll be damned – we did it. Today, the San Antonio Spurs announced the signing of former University of Illinois basketball player Brandon Paul. Paul, 26, has had a consistent career since leaving the U …
Columbia Street Roasting Company hosts cuppings every month
Sure, we know that Columbia Street Roastery gets their coffee from this awesome place in Colombia, and we know that they’re the most delicious local brew to wake up to, but did you know that …
Champaign Mayor Feinen submits joint letter to FCC for open internet protections
If there is one place where the internet might be more relevant than anywhere outside of Silicon Valley, it very well may be Champaign-Urbana. With so many tech wizards spending time at the University of …
Starting tonight, Wednesdays are fried chicken night at Big Grove Tavern
Downtown Champaign’s Big Grove Tavern is back at it again, folks. After hosting a special fried chicken dinner last week, it was so successful that it’s back every Wednesday from 4-10 pm. Word on the …
The City of Urbana is conducting a survey of residents’ cycling and walking habits
For those of you who are both Urbana residents and trying to contribute to a better future, the City of Urbana is seeking thoughtful answers on your cycling and walking habits. This, in turn, will …
U of I grad launches Tovala smart oven
From the press release: Tovala set to launch smart oven July 11 Americans are constantly on the go. Oftentimes because of a long workday and perhaps activities in the evening, eating right takes a back …