Planned Parenthood of Illinois is launching a series called Real Talk: Creating Healthy Conversations with Young People. This virtual education series is designed for parents, guardians, and other at-home caretakers who would like to supplement …
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The Urbana Sweetcorn Festival will be a drive-thru this year
A few months ago, we shared the news that Urbana’s Sweetcorn Festival would be cancelled this year. That’s changed. Instead, it will be a drive-thru festival in the Lincoln Square Mall parking lot on Friday, …
Where in C-U is your favorite place to walk your dog?
This week’s weather has been nothing short of perfect. Have you been taking your furry family members for walks? In addition to the dog park, there are plenty of parks and trails and neighborhoods that …
In honor of Obama Day, watch his 2018 speech at the U of I
Today is President Barack Obama’s birthday, and Barack Obama Day in Illinois. In honor of his birthday and to celebrate this noted day in our state, take an hour to watch the speech he delivered …
I tried the Deluxe Milkshake at El Oasis
I initially posted about this delight after seeing it on Facebook in early July, and a few weeks later, I took a trip to El Oasis to experience it for myself. It was awesome. Photo …
City of Champaign doesn’t want your graffiti
In a press release today, the City of Champaign reminded protesters that “[g]raffiti use…can present a condition of blight within the City” and it “will begin to clean graffiti that has been placed on public …
Blackbird is now NOLA’s Rock Bar
Blackbird, the bar and music venue in Downtown Urbana, has been rebranded as NOLA’s Rock Bar. The food and drink menu and the vibe will change, but the live music, location, people, and patio remain. …
NuMed is now NuEra
NuMed, the Chicago-based cannabis company with a location in Urbana, has a new name: NuEra. Not much will change on the consumer’s end; you’ll still be able to source your medical and recreational cannibas products. …
Dancing Dog’s cake game is strong
Earlier this year, in January, which was approximately 892 years ago, we made a video about Dancing Dog in Urbana. Among the highlights was the baking of a cake — the restuarant is vegan, so …
Peoria Charter Coach lays off 95% of workforce
Peoria Charter Coach, the Peoria-based transportation company that serves a very large number of University of Illinois students and C-U community members, has just laid off 95% of its employees. According to a Facebook post, …