Two recent University of Illinois graduates, Taylor Tucker and Nicole Dowling, have written and illustrated a children’s booked called Jenny Saves a Convertible. The book introduces kids to engineering concepts through a story about a …
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David Palmer is running for Congress
David Palmer, a Democrat, is running to unseat Rodney Davis in IL-13. Palmer “is a retirement planning advisor with Bloomington-based Country Financial. After retiring from his professional basketball career, David spent time with his wife, …
Looks like Sugga Shaii Sweets is getting a food truck
Sugga Shaii Sweets, the delicious bakery and confectionary, appears to be working on a food truck. It’s still in progress, but you can follow along on Facebook for updates. In the meantime, find these incredible …
Will Jupiter’s half-price pool and pizza make my pool shark dreams come true?
Probably not, if we’re being serious. But now that I’m fully vaccinated against COVID-19, I’m looking forward to heading to Jupiter’s on Tuesdays for half-price pool and half-price large pizzas. It’s something I used to …
Riggs-Fest 2021 is June 24-27
And Riggs is turning five, so it’s an extra special celebration for the brewery. From the event page: Join us for our 5 year anniversary and annual brewery festival in the beergarden. Live music, food …
Anyone over eight in C-U can get a U of I saliva test
The University of Illinois’ saliva-based COVID-19 test is available through OSF for community members over eight years old. You will need the Safer Community app to receive your test results. Details about where and how …
Here are the 217 Black Restaurant Weekend details
Last week we told you that the second annual 217 Black Restaurant Weekend will take place June 18-20. Here are the details, including which restaurants are participating: Buy Black Chambana announces 217 Black Restaurant Weekend …
The Alma Mater is 92 years young
As of just a few days ago, the University of Illinois’ Alma Mater statue is 92 years old. The Lorado Taft statue was cleaned from 2012 to 2014, and is still looking shiny and fresh-faced. …
Help Japan House make paper cranes
Japan House needs your help folding a whole lot of red origami paper cranes for TBA special project. You can either pick up the origami paper, or you can visit Japan House to fold some …
Damian Duffy and John Jennings have been nominated for an Eisner Award
Parable of the Sower: A Graphic Novel Adaptation, by Damian Duffy with illustrations by John Jennings, has been nominated for a 2021 Eisner Award. Both men are graduates of, and have taught at, the University …