If you are looking to accessorize your Halloween costume, or find some inspiration, I found a few items at the The Idea Store that might be of use. When you’re only going to wear something …
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MTD unveiled it’s first zero emission buses today
Today at the MTD Maintenance Facility in Urbana, national, state, and local leaders and industry partners gathered for the unveiling of the brand new zero emission fleet technology. An on-site hydrogen production station, powered by …
Staerkel Planetarium is doing their first all Spanish language shows in the dome
On Saturday, October 16th, Staerkel Planetarium will host two full dome all Spanish language shows. The first will be “Un cielo, un mundo: La aventura de Big Bird” at 1 p.m. It’s an introduction to the …
It’s the last day to apply for a Back to Business grant
Governor Pritzker set aside $250 million for businesses that have suffered during the pandemic. The Back to Business (B2B) grants range from $5000 to $150,000 and are meant for small business to cover operations, staffing, …
Humanities Research Institute announced the first Mellon Interseminars Project
The Humanities Research Institute announced the inaugural Mellon Interseminars Project, funded by a $2 million Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grant. The project — the first of three — will be led by professors Carolyn Fornoff of the Department of …
This burrito from Espresso Royale was a solid grab and go breakfast
First, I hestitate to call it a burrito. It’s really more like a breakfast wrap. Either way, my vegetarian burrito/wrap from Espresso Royale was an easy grab and go breakfast this morning. It offered a …
Check out the Fall Open House at Japan House this Sunday
If you’ve been missing in-person community events at Japan House, this is a great opportunity to get reacquainted. Arigatou no Kokoro, their fall open house, is happening this Sunday, October 17th from 12 to 4 p.m. Arigatou …
Look at this buffalo burger from Guido’s
A few years ago, when we did our Best Burger rankings, Guido’s came in as a dark horse, sliding into 2nd place with their double patty griddle burger. Not only does it have a nearly …
Give your input on Meadowbrook Park
As we all know, the current play structure at Meadowbrook Park will be going away in 2023. This is sad news. However, you have an opportunity to give some input on what will go in …
It’s not too late to become a mentor
Mentoring a student through CU 1-to-1 Mentoring is a great way to make a difference in the life of a local kid. The needs in our schools seem overwhelming right now, but this is one …