The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation America’s Cup will take place in Brazil July 13-18, and there will be six current and former Illini athletes competing for Team USA. Brian Bell, Spencer Heslop, and Correy Rossi …
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Carnivale Debauche returns on July 30th
C-U’s burlesque troupe Carnivale Debauche is bringing their Nerdlesque show — the first one was in 2019 — back to the stage in the Seven Saints beer garden on July 30th at 8 p.m. will feature …
Paula Poundstone is coming to the Virginia Theatre in October
The Champaign Park District just announced that comedian Paula Poundstone will be doing a show at the Virginia on Friday, October 28th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, June 17th, at …
The Tuscola GSA Booster Club is showing up for LGBTQ+ teens
Sports teams and other school organizations have booster clubs of parents supporting their students. Michelle Dellorso decided the Tuscola Gay Straight Alliance needed one too.
See beautiful local gardens on the Champaign County Master Gardener’s Garden Walk
I wish that I was a gardener. Yes, I plant things, but my skill and will to tend to them daily is just not there. I have the highest respect for those for whom this …
Try a tea ceremony at Japan House this summer
Summer is a great time to swing by Japan House for a tea ceremony. There are three more dates on the calendar for you to experience “Chado”, the Way of Tea. You’ll learn the history …
The CCFPD Summer Concert Series kicks off this weekend
Beginning this Sunday, June 12th at the Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden in Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, you can enjoy an evening out in nature with music from local performers a couple of times …
There’s a new mural going up in Downtown Champaign
The back of the building that houses Visit Champaign County in Downtown Champaign is getting a new mural from Lisa Kesler. VCC shared some progress pics earlier in the week: Last year Debra talked to …
You need these breakfast tacos from La Paloma
Please, do yourself a favor and swing by the La Paloma truck at Urbana’s Market at the Square this Saturday. Last week I tried their breakfast tacos and decided that they need to be a …
C-U Public Health is hosting a back to school health fair on June 25th
C-U Public Health, in partnership with the Community Health Partnership of Illinois and Champaign Lions Club, will be hosting a Community Back to School Health Fair and Family Fun Day on June 25th from 9 a.m. …