Astronomy Illinois will be hosting a free 2-day summer camp for girls entering grades 10-12. It will focus on hands-on projects including building a Lego Mars Rover and working with Hubble data in the computer …
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Here’s a photo of the Lincoln Hotel circa 1924
The City of Urbana shared the photo (taken the day after it opened) of the former Lincoln/Landmark Hotel opened on their Facebook page today, as well as this photo from the 40s. ICYMI, here’s the …
Try something new this summer through the park districts
Summer activities are not just for kids. Though both of our local park districts offer a ton for the younger set, don’t overlook the adult opportunities. There’s no better time than summer to try something …
Sakanaya has new summer hours
Beginning this week, Sakanaya won’t be open quite as late in the evenings. So don’t expect to get your ramen or sushi fix at 11:30 p.m. Here are their summer hours: Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. – …
Café Kopi is looking for artists and crafters
Last summer, Café Kopi started featuring local makers in front of the shop during Friday Night Live. A great opportunity, with one of the music corners right there at Walnut and Chester. They are offering this …
Here’s another opportunity to celebrate Pride in C-U
June is Pride month throughout the nation, as a recognition of the Stonewall riots at the end of June, 1969. In C-U, we typically postpone our big Pride celebrations until September, so that more students …
Unit 4 is breaking ground on McKinley Field this Thursday
The McKinley Field Project, part of the Unit 4 referendum voted on in 2016, officially begins Thursday with a groundbreaking ceremony at 4 pm. at 909 S. New Street. What has long been the home …
Get ready for Chill & Grills at the Co-op
I love this time of year…summer is in sight (though it feels more like November today) and lots of establishments in our twin cities are starting to spring back into action with favorite recurring events. …
You will be able to roam with your beverages at the first Friday Night Live
Friday Night Live 2019 kicks off next Friday, May 31st, and Mayor Deb Feinen has designated a Downtown Festival District to coincide with the occasion. As you may remember, there was going to be a …
You can camp in the meadow at Allerton on June 1st
If you’ve ever wanted to have this experience, one that’s not available often, here’s your opportunity. And what a great time of year for camping, before the humidity and the bugs really kick in. It’s …