Regardless of the calendar, fall unofficially begins when 710 Mart serves their grab-and-go sushi. After a long summer hiatus, the convenience store on Goodwin has their fridges stocked with affordable rolls. Apart from sushi, they …
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Tsukimi, a moonviewing party, is returning to Japan House
After two years online, guests are welcome to celebrate the full harvest moon in person at Japan House next Saturday night September 10th. The Tsukimi holiday, or moonviewing party, will have food, decorations, music, and …
Giant mushrooms are popping up in Urbana
It’s a hot and humid week here in C-U, and while most of us humans find the muggy weather a drag, the mushrooms are loving it. A circle of these “False Parasol” mushrooms emerged from …
The inaugural Champaign County Balloon Festival is ready for takeoff
The inaugural Champaign County Balloon Festival is just under one month away. The charity event will take place at Dodds Park, with proceeds going to local children’s services like Crisis Nursery, Cunningham Children’s Home, and …
Take a Happy Hour Hike around Crystal Lake Park
If you’re looking for a walk in the woods, naturalist conversation, and a cold beer to end the work week, consider this month’s Happy Hour Hike. The one hour event is hosted by East Central …
A quick traffic guide to U of I move-in week
The week students return to campus is notoriously troublesome for Champaign-Urbana locals trying to navigate the community. Consider this a PSA that those days are just around the corner, and use this as a mini …
Enlighten yourself on renewable energy at this upcoming Solar Power Hour
This Thursday, August 11th, home and business owners of the greater Champaign County community are invited to a Solar Power Hour at Papa Del’s Pizza Factory. The free educational presentation is hosted by grassroots program …
A last look at the secret oddities hidden at Dallas & Co.
There was always more to Andy Dallas than what he was showing us, and if you knew his reputation, you knew that.
Year of the Park, A to Z: Robeson Meadows, Champaign
This network of trails and ponds and a park showcases what it means for developers to take seriously their projects with consideration for the future of the neighborhood.