If you’re headed out to or from the Monticello area, I suggest stopping by Brown Bag / Pies by Inge for some pie. I recently picked up a few slices to share with my spouse: …
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Early voting for primary elections has begun
Yes, I know it feels too soon to be talking about elections, but it’s a midterm year. Primary elections take place Tuesday, June 28th, and early voting continues through June 27th. The Brookens Administrative Center …
Parkland College’s Entrepreneurial Network Pitch Showcase is May 23rd
Parkland Entrepreneurial Network (PEN) will host the third Pitch Showcase for student entrepreneurs. Startup experts and local funders will award $8,500 to students, and one student will win the title of Parkland Student Entrepreneur of …
Lanxang is a new Thai-Lao restaurant opening in Champaign
Have you seen the sign for Lanxang, the new Thai-Lao restaurant opening at 905 S Neil Street in Champaign, the space formerly occupied by Good Fella Korean? The sign is new; the restaurant space is …
You can watch a video of Re-Fashioned 2022
Did you miss Re-Fashioned 2022 on May 7th? You can read our recap, but you can also watch the 15 minute video of the entire fashion show (click through this link). It’s pretty great. These …
Leah Marlene is in American Idol’s Top Three and will perform in Normal tomorrow
Leah Marlene, a 20 year old musician from Normal, has made it into American Idol’s top three. The top three contestants will each give a “hometown” concert — Marlene’s is tomorrow, Tuesday, May 17th at …
Leah Marlene is in American Idol’s Top Five
Leah Marlene, a 20 year old musician from Normal, has made it into American Idol’s top five. She’s been a favorite of the judges, and clearly the viewing audience, too. Check out her most recent …
83 Vietnamese Cuisine is opening a restaurant in Southwest Champaign
83 Vietnamese Cuisine will open a full service restaurant in Southwest Champaign; the restaurant has been closed since spring 2020 and the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was formerly a stall at Broadway Food …
Big Thorn Farm & Brewery is open for its fifth tree bar season
Big Thorn Farm & Brewery in Georgetown is officially open for its fifth tree bar season. The brewery offers delicious beer and yummy food with plenty of amazing views. The tree bar is particularly amazing. …
President Biden will visit OC Farms in Kankakee today
President Biden is visiting Illinois today, and will spend time with the people at OC Farms in Kankakee. Per POLITICO: Biden will fly to OC Farm in Kankakee, where he’ll be welcomed by Rep. Robin …