The summer season of Krannert Uncorked will begin July 14th, with music from 5 to 9 p.m. on Stage 5 in the lobby. The Stage Bar will be open and serving beverages and limited snacks. …
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Please go vote today
Today is primary election day. We are used to doing this in March, but a bill passed in Illinois last year moved the primary to June to accomodate the delayed Census data. There aren’t many …
The Parkland College Automotive Program is adding EV and hybrid training
Now students who are training as automotive technicians at Parkland will be able to add experience with electric vehicles and hybrids to their skill sets. The automotive program, with the help of a grant, recently …
You can be a Campustown Explorer and win prizes this summer
Champaign Center Partnership is promoting 13 Thursdays again this summer, where you can take advantage of various deals at Campustown businesses. If you want to take things to the next level, you can also participate …
The Parkland Shield CU testing site is closing June 30th
Due to a lack of continued funding, OSF Healthcare is closing its last two community testing sites, at Parkland College and Danville Area Community College. The DACC site closes today, and the Parkland site on …
A dog from St. Joseph won Best in Show at Westminster
Trumpet, a very good boy from St. Joseph, just won Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Tarrytown, New York. He is the first bloodhound to ever win the top prize. …
The Illini Solar Car is headed to the American Solar Challenge
The Illini Solar Car team will be competing in the annual American Solar Challenge from July 1st to 16th. The race begins in Independence, Missouri and ends in Twin Falls, Idaho. After placing 4th last …
You can get your bike tuned at Restore this weekend
Champaign County Restore is hosting a drop-in bike clinic on June 25th from 10 to 12 p.m. Their bike expert will be on hand in the grassy knoll behind the store at 119 E University …
Visit Chen’s Art Show at the IMC
Software developer and artist Chen Wang is hosting her debut art show at the Independent Media Center beginning this weekend. Wang works in digital art, watercolor, and mixed media, and her show will highlight her use of …
There will be a new arts festival happening in September
West Side Arts is a free, juried art festival hosted by the Champaign Park District and 40 North. This new arts event is happening on September 17th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in West …