The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is bringing a restored B-17 Flying Fortress, Aluminum Overcast on tour throughout the midwest this summer, and will stop at Willard Airport June 7-9. On each of those days, between 10 …
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C-U Adventures in Time and Space has some sweet new signage
Check out this striking new lettering at C-U Adventures‘ new location on Broadway, hand painted by artist and designer Madelyn Witruk. The transformation from what this old warehouse used to look like is astounding, inside …
Do some free coworking at Lodgic this Friday
Beginning this Friday at 10 a.m., you can take part in these free monthly meetup events at Lodgic Everyday Community. It’s happening in the Clever Moose Café; where you can set up your laptop, enjoy free …
National Small Business Week begins May 5th
Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC is observing this annual event by offering 13 free workshops and events throughout the week aimed at local small business owners (or perhaps future ones). While they are …
Reminder: Roads will be closed for runners Friday and Saturday
It’s Illinois Marathon weekend, and even if you are not running or volunteering or cheering for runners, it will impact your life. Both cities will be impacted by the events in terms of road closures, …
You can find some local products at Champaign Outdoors
You’ll find mostly national brands when browsing the merchanside at Champaign Outdoors, but hidden in plain sight among the racks of The North Face, Patagonia, and such are some created by local artisans. As the store …
Krannert Center announced its 2019-2020 Youth Series
KCPA curates their schedule each year to appeal to a wide variety of audiences, and kids are no exception. They do a great job of bringing in performers across the arts spectrum to hook those …
Daymond John from Shark Tank is speaking at the Illini Union Tuesday
John, the Shark Tank investor and founder and CEO of FUBU, will be imparting his motivational wisdom beginning at 8 p.m. in the I-rooms, and admission is free with an I-card. The event is part …
Celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up Kickapoo Rail Trail
Champaign County Forest Preserve District is looking for some volunteers to do spring clean up of Kickapoo Rail Trail on April 22nd, Earth Day. There are two shifts, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to …
Parkland has a ton of summer offerings for kids and teens
Summer is approaching quickly, and if you are someone who has kids living under your roof that means they will be home. All the time. Complaining about how bored they are. I feel like Parkland’s …