According to 2001: A Space Odyssey, HAL 9000, the helpful yet menacing supercomputer, was brought to life in Urbana on this date 30 years ago. Thanks to Twitter user Grady Booch for pointing this out to the …
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Seven Saints is serving up Scotch and slider pairings next month
I’m always here for a booze and food pairing event, mostly because I love to be able to try lots of different items when I go out for dinner. It’s so hard to choose just …
The Illinois Small Business Development Center has a bunch of helpful workshops coming up
If you are a small business owner, or are thinking about becoming a small business owner, the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation is offering several free webinars over …
Get your Culture here: Three outdoor experiences to have in January 2022
Don't let the cold and the COVID keep you locked up inside. Julie has some suggestions for making the most of the outdoors in January.
It’s time to submit your Urbana Arts Grant proposals
If you are an artist, arts organization, or festival presenter with a creative proposal in need of funding, now is the time to apply for a grant from the Urbana Arts and Culture Program. The …
Here is the first round of menus for Restaurant Week 2022
Champaign County Area Restaurant Week 2022 is happening January 28th through February 5th, and Visit Champaign County has offered up a peek at some of the menus you can try for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and …
Cunningham Township needs winter coats
If you have winter coats in your house that you no longer need, or if you feel inclined to purchase one (maybe hit up some local thrift stores?), the Cunningham Township Supervisor’s Office is in …
Someone ranked the county seals of every county in Illinois
If you would like to waste some time on a Monday, fall down this Twitter rabbit hole and appreciate the absolute dedication to this niche topic. A : I will now rank the county seals …
U of I will require COVID boosters for students and employees
In an email announcement today, the University of Illinois System announced that all students, faculty, and staff will be required to receive a COVID-19 booster shot if/when they are eligible. Those who received exemptions for …
The Dr. Martin Luther King Countywide Celebration is on January 16th
The public is invited to this year’s annual MLK celebration on January 16th at 5 p.m. at Krannert Center. Doors open at 4 p.m., and proof of vaccination is required for attendance. The keynote speaker …