When I order up my coffee fix from Columbia Street Roastery, I have a few year-round staples that put in the cart, but I also like to throw a couple of seasonal offerings in there …
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Unit 4 board unanimously approved Black Lives Matter sign
At last night’s Unit 4 school board meeting, members unanimously voted in support of a sign referring to the resolution passed earlier this summer declaring racism a public health crisis. Image from Facebook. Last month, …
Suzu’s, a Japanese bakery, is coming to Downtown Champaign
Soon there will be a new bakery filling the space at 114 North Walnut Street, previously occupied by Cream + Flutter. Suzu’s is a Japanese bakery which will surely be a unique addition to our …
Unit 4 teachers host a Black Lives Matter march ahead of the school board meeting
Champaign Unit 4 teachers, staff, and families gathered at Westview Elementary School this afternoon and marched to the Mellon Building in support of Black lives. Led by Black Teachers Alliance C-U, the march preceded tonight’s …
University students, faculty, and staff can enjoy Intermezzo Cafe to-go
Krannert Center’s Intermezzo Cafe is now open and serving their food to-go. Due to campus restrictions for building entry it’s only available to those affiliated with the University. You need to be in compliance with U …
Haze from the wildfires has reached C-U
If you look at the sky on this sunny day, you won’t see blue. Instead, you’ll see a white haze. According to C-U meteorologist Andrew Pritchard, this is from the wildfires. There are no clouds …
University of Illinois Library kicks off Chai Wei Cultural Salon Series on Tuesday
The International and Area Studies Library and Mortenson Center for International Library Programs is beginning its Chai Wei Cultural Salon Series Tuesday, September 15th from 1 to 2 p.m. Their website describes the series as …
The Idea Store is having their Jewelry Jackpot event next week
The Idea Store has figured out a way to do this popular sale event — where you can browse all the pieces of jewelry and jewelry-making supplies — even in the midst of a pandemic. Here’s what …
The Champaign Fall Yard Waste Collection dates are set
It won’t be long before the leaves begin to turn and fall from the trees, creating more yard work for us all. The City of Champaign has set dates for their yard waste collection; it …
Triptych’s tap room has a new look
The folks at Triptych have been busy during this pandemic, working on an overhaul of their tap room. After months of strictly patio seating and curbside pick up, they are now open on the inside …