Ebertfest will return to the Virginia Theatre September 8-11, and festival passes will be available for purchase beginning June 7th. The passes are $200 plus fees, or $150 for U of I students. A four …
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It’s time to order rain barrels and compost bins
The cities of Champaign and Urbana are once again selling rain barrels and compost bins. They are $55 each, and that price includes home delivery. It’s possible to subsidize your barrel purchase if you pay …
You can get donuts from Curtis Orchard on June 3rd and 4th
If you’ve been craving apple cider donuts from Curtis Orchard, and just can’t wait until they open in July, this is your shot. You can pre-order from their new online store by the half dozen or …
The Odyssey Project is accepting applications for fall
The Odyssey Project, which provides free college courses for income-eligible adults, is now accepting applications for their fall cohort. Classes will run from late August to early May, on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Students can …
Carle is closing its vaccine site at Kohl’s Plaza
Beginning June 7th, Carle will be administering COVID vaccinations at their Curtis Road and Windsor Road locations, rather than at the former Dress Barn in Kohl’s Plaza. Those who have gotten their first dose at …
Here are a few ways to celebrate Pride in C-U
It’s June 1st, the beginning of Pride month, and there are a few different events happening in C-U. Pride Fest 2021 will still happen in September, when students are back, but why not take two …
Girls Rock Fest is happening at Rose Bowl Tavern on June 12th
Girls Rock CU will not be hosting their usual summer camp this year. In its place, they will be putting on a open mic and art show at Rose Bowl Tavern’s outdoor patio on June …
A three time U of I alum is Director of the NIDILRR
The White House recently appointed Dr. Anjali Forber-Pratt as Director of the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research. Forber-Pratt has a B.S., M.A., and PhD from U of I, and is also a paralympian …
Look at this cool aerial photo of Brookens
Urbana Free Library posted this aerial photo of Brookens from 1973. According to the post, the building was Brookens Junior High from 1970 to 1980. Of course now it’s the home of Champaign County Administrative …
Hamilton Walker’s has an awesome grilling package for Father’s Day
Throughout the year, Hamilton Walker’s has been selling meat and fish out of their online butcher shop, for cooking up at home. If you’re starting to think about Father’s Day plans, they’ve put together a …