An amazing member of our C-U community put together a spreadsheet outlining how you can support local businesses (restaurants and retail) at this time. The document is incomplete, so if you have information, you may …
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These places will feed kids for free during school closings (with updates)
*Note: With the announcement of the closure of bars and restaurants except for drive thru or curbside pick up, these are subject to change. We will update as needed. Maize at the Station Parents and …
Lodgic Kids Camp will remain open while schools are closed
Lodgic Kids Camp, a licensed childcare center at Lodgic Champaign, will remain open while all Illinois schools are closed. You can read about the procedures they’re taking to ensure the health and safety of participants …
Boneyard Arts Festival 2020 has been postponed
This year’s Boneyard Arts Festival, scheduled for April 2-5, has been postponed. Per event organizer 40 North: POSTPONED: Boneyard Arts Festival For the health and safety of our amazing creative community and the wonderful art …
The Edible Book Festival 2020 is postponed
This year’s Edible Book Fest, originally scheduled to take place on April 4th, will be postponed, though no date has been set. Per the Edible Book Fest Facebook page: Top image by Jessica Hammie.
U of I students vote to make kingfisher the new mascot; Administration says no
Last week, the University of Illinois students voted in a non-binding poll to make the belted kingfisher the new mascot. The belted kingfisher is naturally blue and orange, native to Illinois, a predatory bird (to …
Your guide to CSA 2020
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Instagram Story Takeover with Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons
Our next installment in our Instagram Story Takeover series is this Friday, March 13th. Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons will show us how the office is preparing for election day on March 17th. Follow us …
How do you show off C-U to visitors?
We love a walk around Hessel or Meadowbrook, a visit to Staerkel Planetarium, and checking out Krannert Art Museum. Where are the places you take your guests? What are the activities you do with visitors? …
Wood N Hog in Downtown Champaign is now open
In early January, we shared that Wood N Hog was opening a new location in Downtown Champaign. The restaurant is now officially open for business. Photo by Jessica Hammie. We stopped in yesterday for lunch …