Newly opened Broadway Food Hall is doing this thing called Friday Night Burger Royale during Urbana’s First Fridays. That is, it is a battle royale, but instead of a massive fight to the death, you …
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Channing Murray Foundation vandalized on January 26th
The Channing Murray Foundation at the University of Illinois was vandalized on Friday, January 26th. CMF’s mission “is to provide educational opportunities to explore Unitarian-Universalism spirituality, reflect our concern for social justice, and affirm diversity through …
Smile Politely seeking Opinion writers
There’s a lot that happens in the Champaign-Urbana community, and we know you have thoughts about everything — we read your comments on articles and social media. We’d love to have you contribute to the …
Maize is taking reservations for Valentine’s Day
Maize at the Station is now taking reservations for a four-course Valentine’s Day dinner. The Downtown Champaign location has been hosting a variety of special dinners, like last summer’s collaborative beer-taco dinner with Triptych. Contact …
Blind Pig brews now available in stores
At least one of The Bling Pig Brewery‘s beers is now available in stores. You can pick up U of IPA at Binny’s and Friar Tuck — well, assuming there are any left. Top photo …
Here’s your 2018 Restaurant Week preview
Restaurant Week kicks off today, and Food & Drink editor Jess has some suggestions for you.
Oh my goodness, look at these cute photos
Last weekend, the Champaign Public Library hosted an event called Teddy Bear Hospital, inviting children to bring their injured or sick stuffed animals to the library for a free health clinic. The U of I …
You can learn to build a bee hive and save some bees
The U of I Pollinatarium is hosting a couple of workshops about how to build a hive, and you get to take home the hive you build (for the cost of the materials). There are …
Here’s Miga’s winter menu
Miga has updated its menu for winter, and it’s full of things you want to eat in the cold months, like meat. There are also many seafood dishes on the menu, and I’m particularly interested in …
The Brass Tap will open in Downtown Champaign
Downtown Champaign will get a new chain bar soon: The Brass Tap. The Brass Tap is a chain from Tampa, Florida, though Champaign’s location is a franchise. Known for having dozens of craft brews on …