Humanities Research Institute has invited Crisitina Ibarra and Alex Rivera, directors of the film The Infiltrators, to participate in a virtual discussion and Q & A. From the film description: The Infiltrators is a docu-thriller that tells …
Posts by Julie McClure:
I received my mail-in ballot then voted in person instead
Our Champaign County Clerk, Aaron Ammons, is doing a fantastic job at making sure we are all educated about voting by mail (if you aren’t aware of that, just go to the Champaign County Clerk …
These bacon-wrapped dates from Hamilton Walker’s are a delight
My spouse and I have a standard order at Hamilton Walker’s, which involves their spinach salad and the aged steak burger. On a recent visit for sidewalk dining, we decided to go crazy and throw …
These new outdoor game set ups at Crystal Lake are fun
Crystal Lake Park is in the midst of a huge renovation project right now, and one of the new additions are these outdoor chess/checkers and backgammon tables, as well as a set up for bags. …
Here’s the video from the IL-13 debate
Last night Illinois Public Media, WCIA, and League of Women Voters of Champaign County hosted a debate between IL-13 Congressional candidates Betsy Dirksen Londrigan and Rodney Davis. If this flew under your radar, you can …
The 2020 Ebert Symposium begins on Thursday
Yes, this year’s Ebertfest had to be cancelled. But film buffs can still connect with folks in the film industry as well as those who study media and film through the 2020 Ebert Symposium. This …
Champaign County Recorder: Mark Shelden vs. Mike Ingram
About the Champaign County Recorder of Deeds: If you don’t follow county level government very closely, you might not have a lot of knowledge about what a recorder actually does. It’s one of those races …
An overnight escape to Allerton
Julie details her experience with “glamping” in Allerton Park.
Everyday Kitchen has happy hour during the week
This is going to be a delightful week for being outside — we don’t have many of these days left — so maybe head over to Everyday Kitchen for some Happy Hour specials. Monday through Friday, from …
It’s time to bid on the Raise the Woof dog houses
The houses built in this year’s Raise the Woof “Build from Home” Edition are completed and up for auction. You can bid on them at Habitat’s eBay site, or purchase one outright from the Restore …