The title of the article on Washington Post pretty much says it all: “Call this number and a live person will sing you any Christmas song, 24/7. Really.” Dial-A-Carol is set up in U of I’s …
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Papa Del’s Green Street location closing December 19th
Papa Del’s is moving to their new location on Neil Street in January, and we have official word that the last day of operations for their Green Street location is December 19th. We learned a …
Analog Outfitters hosting moving sale this Saturday
Musicians + gear lovers, listen up — Analog Outfitters is moving, and they’re getting rid of some things. Perhaps just in time to treat yourself or a friend for the holidays. Per the Facebook event: …
The Highdive will transform into The Accord in 2016
This past weekend, The Highdive was open as The Highdive for the final time. It has been announced that venue will undergo a rebrand and change in 2016: The venue will become The Accord. …
Champaign Cycle’s Urbana location closing December 31st
Some news from Champaign Cycle, as they have announced they’re closing the Urbana location at the end of 2015. The shop opened in Downtown Urbana in March 2014. Here’s some information they sent out in …
2016 Innovation Celebration finalists announced
From the press release: 2016 Innovation Celebration Finalists Announced DECEMBER 7, 2015 | Category: BUSINESS, CHAMPAIGN, CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, COMMUNITY, INNOVATION CELEBRATION, NEWS ROOM, PARKLAND COLLEGE, RANTOUL, RESEARCH PARK, TECHNOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, URBANA The Champaign County Economic Development …
bacaro founder Thad Morrow to appear on Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen
Here’s some cool news coming from bacaro founder Thad Morrow: He’ll be featured as a contestant on Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen, hosted by Alton Brown, on January 17th at 9 p.m. CST. Check out our feature on …
Common Ground hosting Owner Party at Champaign location December 11th
As you probably know by now, Common Ground is expanding to Champaign with a second location in addition to their Urbana store. Next Friday, December 11th from 5:30-7 p.m., they’ll be holding an event in …
This 45-minute yule log video of Nick Offerman is incredible
Ever wanted to sit and drink whisky with U of I alum Nick Offerman? Well, here’s your opportunity… uh, virtually. Earlier today, Offerman was featured in this yule log video: Offerman sits alone, silently, with a …
Solar Urbana-Champaign hosting series of free info sessions
From the press release: Free Information Sessions for Solar Group Buy Program Home and business owners in Champaign County have an opportunity to take advantage of record low solar pricingthrough a limited-time solar group purchase …