Dr. Howard Elementary School has one of the more dramatic building projects happening as a result of the facitilites referendum, and one that is much needed. It’s going to be completely demolished and rebuilt on …
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Sonia Manzano is coming to C-U next week
Don’t recognize that name? Sonia Manzano is the actress who has portrayed Maria on Sesame Street, really forever. I mean she was Maria when I was a kid. A really long time ago. And yet …
Sticky Rice, a Thai/Laotian restaurant, is going in where Wedge once was
Wedge closed less than a month ago, and there is already a new restaurant moving in. More Asian food downtown Champaign? Bring it on. Here’s the full story in the News-Gazette. Photo from Wedge’s Facebook …
Arcadia, a café and wine bar, is going to occupy the former Spark Museum space
So that was fast. Here’s the press release: ARCADIA: A Lumen Café, Launches in Former Spark Space April 5, 2018 (Champaign-Urbana) – Lumen Events is an Urbana-based event planning and management firm, and plans to …
Japan House is hosting a happy hour on April 20th
This event was originally set for this Friday, and meant to be an opportunity to enjoy the spring weather and cherry blossoms. So, yeah, that’s not happening. In fact if you purchased a ticket for …
Did you know you can do a spirit flight at Watson’s?
I am a fan of the the slushie flight at Watson’s, but maybe that’s too much frozen sweetness for you. Did you know, however, that you can sample just plain ole spirits? A spirit flight …
C-U March for Our Lives Town Hall happening Thursday
On March 24th, students and community member took part in the C-U version of March for Our Lives, part of the national movement led by students from Parkland, Florida. After the march, those students encouraged …
The 5th Annual Library Research Showcase is next week
Stop by the Main Library between 1 and 4 p.m. on April 10th, and you can check out the ongoing and completed research happening at the UIUC Library. See the above graphic for specific timing …
Urbana Aquatic Center is hosting Community Palooza on April 14th
The Urbana Aquatic Center, C-U Special Recreation, and Community Choices have teamed up to offer this family friendly event from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. next Saturday, April 14th. The coolest part? It is being run …
The next Residential Electronics Recycling event is May 19th
Here’s your next opportunity to safely get rid of all of that electronics junk that takes up space in your closets. TVs, game consoles, camcorders (anyone still have one of those? I do!), even Christmas …