Parkland’s volleyball team is currently undefeated (on a 12-match streak). These women are incredible, and are well positioned to make another run for a championship title. They are next in action here in Champaign on …
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Screen Keenan Dailey’s Greene on Amazon Prime
University of Illinois grad Keenan Dailey‘s film, Greene, is now available to stream on Amazon Prime. You can watch for free with your Prime subscription, or rest or purchase the movie. Written and directed by, …
Urbana Ward 3 primary: Shirese Hursey defeated Deborah Liu
Shirese Hursey will be the Democratic candidate for Urbana Ward 3 Alderman. Full election results are available here. The consolidated election will take place April 6th. Check the Champaign County Clerk’s website for election information. …
Urbana Ward 5 primary: Chaundra Bishop defeated Meghan McDonald
Chaundra Bishop will be the Democratic candidate for Urbana Ward 5 Alderman. Full election results are available here. The consolidated election will take place April 6th. Check the Champaign County Clerk’s website for election information. …
Share your thoughts on Urbana Park District’s Green Initiatives
The Urbana Park District has developed “a climate climate plan with the intent of becoming a community leader and role model in sustainable practices and climate action,” and it wants your feedback. The draft plan …
Richard Powers’ The Overstory will be adapted by Benioff and Weiss for Netflix
University of Illinois Emeritus Professor Richard Powers‘ Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Overstory, will be adapted by Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and DB Weiss. The Overstory is Powers’ 12th novel. IndieWire reports that Hugh …
I love these turtles from Sugga Shaii Sweets
A friend gifted me a bag of candy turtles from Sugga Shaii Sweets, and holy moly they are truly delicious. I was super surprised to cut into one and find not caramel, but peanut butter …
Hear C-U candidates speak about closing gaps in domestic violence survivor support
The Champaign-Urbana People’s City Council is presenting the third in a “series of issue-based forums centered on progressive platforms.” Candidates from Champaign and Urbana will speak about closing gaps in domestic violence survivor support. The …
Do you want to take a tour of the new Rantoul Family Sports Complex?
If so, you’re in luck! Apparently people are so nosy that the Village of Rantoul will host bus tours of the soon-to-be-completed Rantoul Family Sports Complex on February 21st. You can reserve a spot on …
It’s hot chocolate time
Two years and one month ago, I asked where you find your favorite hot chocolate in town. A lot has changed in that time. One of my favorite hot chocolates was from Bossa Nova, but …