Dragon Fire Pizza has announced that the owner Dave Saam and company are moving to the Naperville area in a few weeks. According to a Facebook post, the food truck will be closed September 20th …
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Pumpkin cinnamon rolls available at Sweet Indulgence on September 19th
These massive sugary treats are among my favorites in all of C-U; I featured them in October 2018’s Five things to eat or drink in C-U article. This year, Sweet Indulgence is making an event …
Orpheum Children’s Science Museum is offering learning pods for your kiddos
The Orpheum Museum Children’s Science Museum is offering learning pods for your school-aged kids currently learning remotely. Pods are limited to six children (in first through fifth grades), and each spot is $225 per week. …
University YMCA’s Friday Forums explore democracy
The University YMCA’s popular Friday Forum series is moving online this semester, and explores “The State of Democracy.” All lectures are Fridays at noon. You can learn more about the entire series and find the …
Watson’s has smothering down to a science
Watson’s knows how to smother an entrée. The restaurant is also good at smearing and slathering — all of this is evidenced in the delicious and indulgent photos of available dishes and specials on its …
Facing shortfall, City of Champaign needs to reassess budget
As expected, the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected the City of Champaign’s budget. According to the press release below, the city has identified some strategies, and is also seeking public comment on ways to reduce …
It’s not too late to make the most of watermelon season
A really delicious watermelon is a beautiful treat. I only buy watermelon from local vendors at our farmers’ markets or at Common Ground Food Co-op. Buying grocery store watermelons (especially seedless ones, in my opinion), …
Champaign has a new mural by Langston Allston
Champaign native Langston Allston recently completed a new mural at the North First Street Barber Shop (204 N First Street, Champaign). According to the GoFundMe page that raised money for the mural: Champaign-Urbana is a …
U of I athletes marched for Black lives yesterday
Some University of Illinois athletes participated in a Black Lives Matter protest march yesterday, August 31st. U of I student and student athlete Kendrick Green organized the event; he speaks to the process of organizing …
Maize at the Station is serving mole this weekend
Maize at the Station has a chicken mole dish on special this weekend, and it looks delicious. According to the post on Facebook, the dish is “a smoky sweet sauce poured over a quarter baked …