I took a stroll through Urbana Park District‘s Meadowbrook Park yesterday, one of many good parks in Champaign-Urbana. It was 60+ degrees in November, how could I not be outside on a lazy Sunday post-Thanksgiving? Champaign …
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While I’m not sure who came up with this, they aren’t wrong.
Illinois Championship Triathlon coming to Lake of the Woods September 2018
From the press release: Illinois Championship Triathlon Coming to Lake of the Woods Champaign, IL – Next fall, expect to see athletes from around the Midwest flock to Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve for …
Check out some upcoming events at Allerton to kick off the holiday season
From the press release: Allerton holiday events kick off with All is Bright Monticello – Allerton Park and Retreat Center is hosting several holiday festivities, including All is Bright on December 8, which features the …
C-U Men’s Winter Shelter has opened in Champaign
From the press release: EMERGENCY WINTER SHELTER FOR MEN TO OPEN NOV. 20 Faith and nonprofit communities are working together to provide safe, warm shelter The C-U Men’s Shelter will operate from November 20, 2017 …
As former Illini hoops star Brian Randle retires, here are some dunking videos
Former Illini post player Brian Randle has retired from competative basketball at the age of 32. Randle played for Illinois from 2003-2008. While Randle was a fantastic player in a lot of ways, and not so …
Here’s what’s coming up for Barrelhouse 34’s beer classes
Every Monday, Barrelhouse 34 olds a beer class with Virgil Grider — and here’s what is coming up on their schedule through the end of 2017. The rules? “A tasting class of 10 beers, $10, …
Springer Cultural Center seeking artists for exhibition opportunities
Champaign Park District’s Springer Cultural Center (301 N Randolph St, Champaign) is looking for artists that would like to display their work within their walls. Check out the information via their press release about this opportunity: …
Here’s how you can help out Habitat for Humanity this holiday season
This year, as a part of their annual Day of Giving Campaign, WCIA has selected Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County as the designated non-profit partner. Ultimately this drive will go to help benefit this …
Krannert Art Museum screening ALTERNATE ENDINGS, RADICAL BEGINNINGS December 1-2
Krannert Art Museum is showcasing the collection of videos that makes up Alternate Endings, Radical Beginnings as a part of Day With(out) Art December 1st and 2nd. Screenings will be on a continuous loop from 9 a.m.-5 …