If you’d like to play some pool at the bar, but want to keep things on the safer side, Jupiter’s Pizzeria & Billiards gives you the opportunity to play al fresco. They’ve even kept some …
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Magelli Office of Experiential Learning connects companies with business students
The Magelli Office of Experiential Learning is a part of the Gies College of Business, and it’s an opportunity for area businesses to engage U of I business students in problem solving efforts. Groups of …
This cheesecake parfait from Cafe Kopi is a fun to-go treat
Cafe Kopi has expanded their grab-and-go options to include a couple of versions of parfaits: yogurt and granola and cheesecake. I grabbed a cheesecake version the other day for an afternoon snack. It’s a very …
The Idea Store is opening to the public on August 1st
Have you been missing The Idea Store? Beginning August 1st you can return to shopping in person, with some guidelines of course. They will be open Wednesday through Friday 12 to 6 p.m., and Saturday …
Visiting our farmers markets has been a highlight of this strange summer
I’ve always enjoyed Urbana’s Market at the Square, and in recent years I’ve participated as a community organization leader, chatting up causes I’m passionate about with market-goers, hitting up food trucks, wandering the rows to …
Unit 4 Schools released their reopening plan
Yesterday afternoon, Unit 4 released their framework for reopening this fall. It’s a long document, with a lot of details to work through, but here’s the basic idea, from Superintendent Susan Zola: Most students will …
Willard Airport is hosting a TSA PreCheck event next month
Willard Airport is hosting a TSA PreCheck event August 17-21. In order to reserve a spot, you need to pre-register here. There will be appointment slots between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. and 1 and …
Legendary basketball coach Lou Henson died this weekend
Lou Henson, coach of the Flyin’ Illini and the coach with the most wins in Illinois basketball history, passed away on Saturday. He was 88, and had not been well in recent years. He was …
Check out the new art installation at Common Ground
The Co-op has a new outdoor art installation in front of the store featuring the work of C-U artists Mooki, Haiku, Kofi Bazzell-Smith, Nailah Davis, Ja Nelle Davenport-Pleasure, and Keenan Dailey. They commissioned existing works that …
Rose Bowl Tavern has frozen drinks now
Boozy slushies seem to be the thing right now, and honestly that’s fine with me. Rose Bowl Tavern is the latest bar to come up with some frozen concoctions. They are $6 each, and there …