Bob Dylan has major connection to C-U because of his role in making Farm Aid a reality, but apparently he shares writing credit on two songs titled Champaign, Illinois. Former SP Music Editor John Steinbacher …
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The Parkland men’s golf team just won a national championship
After four 18 hole rounds at Swan Lake Resort in Indiana, the Parkland men’s golf team clinched a one stroke win in the final round over South Mountain Community College to claim the NJCAA DII Men’s …
Get ready for Pride with these flags from Art Coop
June will be here before you know it, and what better way to begin your Pride celebration than to pick up some of these cute flags from a queer-owned business. View …
A group of interpreters have created TikToks to share COVID information
According to their Facebook page, Pixan Konob’ Interepreters are… “un grupo de jóvenes mujeres y hombres interesados en formarnos como interpretes comunitarios. Nuestro objetivo es crear un espacio en dónde podamos compartir nuestra cultura y lengua propia …
Rodney Davis voted for the January 6th commission bill
As the saying goes, a broken clock is right twice a day. Rodney Davis was one of 35 representives that voted to establish a bipartisan commission to investigate the attack on the Capitol. It’s a …
Please watch this baby fox video
Champaign County Forest Preserve District shared this delightful video of fox cubs frolicking in the grass at Sangamon River Forest Preserve. I’ve watched it ten times already. Notice how the mom is trying very hard …
Parkland is hosting a vaccination clinic on Thursday
Parkland College is partnering with Walgreens to host a vaccination clinic on Thursday, May 20th from 3 to 7 p.m. in the M4 parking lot. This is a great option if you (or someone you …
Get some meat or fish for grilling from Hamilton Walker’s
When restaurants closed for in person dining back in March 2020, Hamilton Walker’s created their own online butcher shop, selling the cuts of meat and fish that they use to create their delicious dishes. It’s …
Photographic presidents book launch is happening on Wednesday
Cara A. Finnegan, professor of communication at U of I will be doing a virtual book launch on Wednesday, May 19th at 5 p.m. Her latest book, Photographic Presidents: Making History From Daguerreotype to Digital is now …
The Champaign Farmers Market opens Tuesday
The Champaign Farmers Market returns to Downtown Champaign on May 18th from 3 to 6 p.m. It will take place every Tuesday until October 26th. You’ll find it in the parking lot at Neil and …