The Intermezzo Cafe at Krannert has always had some pretty solid desserts, and now you can make and enjoy one of them at home. Pastry chef Kelly Darr shared the recipe for their giant chocolate …
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You can take a video tour of the International Prep Academy construction plans
International Prep Academy is one of the Unit 4 Schools getting a new building as part of the 2016 referendum. The district has created a video tour of the plans, so that the public can …
Try a virtual coffee cupping with Columbia Street Roastery
Columbia Street Roastery has come up with a way to participate in their popular cupping classes, typically held on Saturday mornings, from the comfort of your own home. I had the opportunity to test it …
Finding refuge on Allerton’s trails
Julie shares her experience hiking Allerton's trails.
University of Illinois Press is giving away free e-books each month
University of Illinois Press has been giving away free e-books, and this month’s publication is rather timely. If you’d like to download Disaster Citizenship: Survivors, Solidarity, and Power in the Progressive Era by Jacob A.C. Remes, …
Silvercreek is offering complimentary baked treats for Mother’s Day
It’s going to be a different sort of Mother’s Day this year, and while Silvercreek is currently closed, they are doing a really nice thing for moms in C-U. On Saturday, May 9th from 11 …
CU Adventures just launched an online escape room
CU Adventures in Time and Space never ceases to amaze with their creativity. They’ve just launched a digital version of The Lost Temple, that you can play with the people in your household or with …
Here are the yard waste pickup dates for Champaign
The City of Champaign has rescheduled their dates for yard waste pickup; exciting news for those of us who have been out working in the yard these nice spring days. Here’s what you need to …
If you’re flying out of Willard Airport, make sure you bring your mask
Beginning May 11th, all passengers on American Airlines flights, which is what you’ll be flying if you are at Willard Airport, will need to be wearing a face covering in order to board the plane. …
Champaign Park District dog parks and tennis courts are opening
Champaign Park District is re-opening their dog parks and some tennis courts today. Hessel, Lindsay, and Sunset Ridge courts will be open today, then Clark, Eisner, and Spalding will open as soon as the nets …