The 26th Annual Great Cover Up is back in 2017: the local-bands-covering-their-icons celebration takes place January 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 2017. Yep, 6 nights of this madness — and tickets are on sale …
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II-VI EpiWorks celebrates groundbreaking for upcoming major expansion
II-VI EpiWorks (fka simply EpiWorks) has recently undergone a major acquisition over the course of the past year, and are clearly one of the best success stories in Champaign-Urbana tech as of late. The work …
The Land Connection participating in #GivingTuesday movement
From the press release: The Land Connection Joins the Global #GivingTuesday Movement Pledges to combat food insecurity in Champaign-Urbana and Central Illinois by supporting local farmers and making local food more accessible to all. Champaign, …
You can book a party at Maize’s additional space in Downtown Champaign
Although Maize‘s additional location in Downtown Champaign hasn’t yet opened, that doesn’t mean you can’t book a party there. Per a recent announcement, you can reserve their space at the Station — which hosts the …
Guide to shopping local 2016
Spend your money wisely this holiday season. Here's a guide to help you make some choices.
Champaign Park District to receive $125,000 donation from Jimmy John’s
From the press release: JIMMY JOHN’S DONATES BIG FOR KIDS November 8, 2016 – With an initial donation of $25,000 in 2015, Jimmy John’s is once again coming through for kids by donating $125,000 to the …
In Trump’s America, Champaign County becomes “Champaign Kettle”
Without talking about the election too much, this article came out in the New York Times about what a map of the United States would look like if voter regions were isolated. Which areas voted for …
Scotty’s Brewhouse opening December 1st
Scotty’s Brewhouse is a new restaurant/pub that will be opening on December 1st at 2001 South Neil Street. They announced the opening on their Facebook page, which you can see below. While there aren’t a …
Koh-i-noor Indian in Downtown Champaign: Menu, photos, and opening info within
From the creators of Sitara in Urbana bring you Koh-i-noor in Champaign.
Einstein Bros. opening permanent location at Willard Airport this winter
Willard Airport (CMI) has just announced the permanent additon of a new vendor at the airport: Einstein Bros. Bagels, coming “winter 2016”. As they’ve continued with their rebrand of the airport, this comes as a …