Well, it’s just not any plant, it’s the Amorphophallus Titanum/Corpse Flower. It’s expected to flower any day now. We’re so close! Though not a lot is happening right now, watching the water ripple and the …
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Kayla Brown to sing the National Anthem at Wrigley this Sunday
Local singer Kayla Brown will be singing the National Anthem at Wrigley Field this Sunday (July 17) after winning a contest sponsored by Out at Wrigley last night. So a huge congratulations to her! As …
A first person look at the Illinois workers health insurance mess
Cynthia Voelkl has gone to the mat to fight for her right to a health plan with existing local coverage.
Where is it all going to end?
The absolute madness invoked by new state health insurance contracts is just further evidence of how broken our health care system is. But so what?
Bacaro appears to be taking over Carmon’s
Don’t have a lot of info on this, so maybe some of you can help fill in the blanks. But Bacaro’s Facebook page hinted that they will be opening a Carmon’s Bistro soon: If you …
SP Radio Podcast: More on Salsa in C-U
We talk about the thriving local salsa scene with SP contributor Alyssa Schoeneman and local dance instructor Mügé Dizén.
Today on SP Radio: Dance, Dance, Dance
This week on Smile Politely Radio (listen live today at 5:30 p.m. on 90.1 FM or weft.org): We’ll be talking with SP contributor Alyssa Schoeneman about the local dance scene in Champaign-Urbana. Alyssa recently completed …
SP Radio Podcast: Historic 1st Street Farmers Market
We talk to Market Manager Wendy Langacker about the market, which is bringing local food to North Champaign for the third year.
Today on SP Radio: Historic 1st Street Farmers Market
This week on Smile Politely Radio (listen live today at 5:30 p.m. on 90.1 FM or weft.org): We’ll be talking about the Historic 1st Street Farmers Market with Market Manager Wendy Langacker. The market has …
Champaign Taste going on hiatus
After keeping it going for an amazing five years, the local food blog Champaign Taste is going on hiatus for the summer. Though from the official announcement, it sounds like it could be a more …