Pour Bros. has been doing Thursday night trivia for a bit now, and the last Thursday of each month has a theme. This week’s theme? 90’s trivia. I started junior high in 1990, and graduated …
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Two Bloomington-Normal restaurants are acting as warming centers
File this under “reminders that there are good people in the world.” Cheers to those in our community and beyond who are making sure everyone is safe from this dangerous cold. Photo from WJBC’s Facebook …
Champaign Outdoors is accepting applications for their Mountainfilm Grant
This is the 21st year that Champaign Outdoors (formerly Champaign Surplus) will be screening a collection of films from the Mountainfilm Festival in Telluride, and also the 21st year that they will be donating the …
The Urbana Police Department is giving away bikes on February 14th
Though using a bicycle right now is rather unfathomable, the weather will be reasonable again…hopefully. And even in winter months, there are many who rely on them for transportation. Here are the details of the …
MTD is offering free rides on Wednesday
MTD is doing their part to keep folks safe during the deep freeze: With temperatures plummeting to dangerous lows, the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) will be offering free rides to all passengers on Wednesday, …
The Bread Company brings on the cheese
Julie visits The Bread Company during Restaurant Week.
The City of Champaign has a list of warming centers, shelters, and more on their website
In case you haven’t been paying attention to the weather, it’s going to be scary cold this week. Wednesday, the high is supposed to be in the negative. While many of us can stay bundled …
Take the opportunity to learn from a former Jewish spy on February 13th
In 2019, the voices of those who lived through World War II and experienced the horrors of Nazi Germany are dwindling. On February 13th, Krannert Center will offer the opportunity to hear from a woman …
You can “Rent the Dome” for a unique Allerton experience
Allerton has just announced a way to enjoy the outdoor splendor of the park while being protected a bit from the elements — The Dome. Snuggle up with throw blankets, a space heater, and have a …
University of Illinois is investing a boatload of money into arts and humanities
With the inaugural Presidential Initiative to Celebrate the Impact of Arts and Humanities, put it place by President Killeen, close to $2 million is going to be distributed to 14 different projects across the three …