It was just announced that the Illinois Marathon, now Illinois Race Weekend, will not be holding a marathon race in 2022. The half-marathon, 10K, 5K, Green Street Mile, and Youth Run will still go on, …
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Author Jai Chakrabarti is doing a reading at the Asian American Cultural Center
Jai Chakrabarti, award winning author of the novel A Play for the End of the World, will be doing a reading at the Asian American Cultural Center on March 3rd at 4 p.m. It will be a hybrid …
Vendor applications are open for Market at the Square
As another winter storm barrels down on us today, let’s remember that spring, and outdoor farmers markets, will come again. Applications to be a vendor at Urbana’s Market at the Square opened this week, so …
Youth Services Grants are available from the City of Urbana
The City of Urbana is looking to help fund programs that serve young people from PreK through age 22 through their Youth Services Grants. Grant applicants need to demonstrate that the money would be used …
OHOK Things is opening a storefront in Downtown Champaign
Madelyn Witruk, artist, designer, and owner of OHOK Things, announced that her business will be coming to Downtown Champaign. The shop will be at 14 E Washington Street. View this post …
WILL has a recording of Langston Hughes visiting U of I
Jameatris Rimkus, a reference archivist at the University of Illinois uncovered a 1957 recording of Langston Hughes, when he visited the campus and gave a poetry reading at Gregory Hall. WILL recorded the event, where …
Try a tasty winter cocktail at Everyday Kitchen
I am a sucker for a seasonal cocktail menu. I love to see how bars and restaurants put a seasonal spin on classics. My spouse and I sampled a couple of the winter cocktails at …
Four unique last minute valentines
If you choose to celebrate with someone else, or yourself, here are some ideas for snagging a last minute valentine.
Alexander’s Steakhouse is closing permanently
In the fall, Alexander’s announced that they would be shutting their doors temporarily due to staffing issues. Today, they posted that they would be closing the Champaign location for good. The restaurants in Normal, Springfield, …
Champaign County Forest Preserve District has a cool use for your Christmas trees
Every year, the Champaign County Forest Preserve District accepts Christmas tree donations, and they make use of them in the preserves. Many are mulched, but check out this video of how they use the trees …