I’ve heard from numerous runners that the Illinois Marathon is fun to run. Why? Many reasons. The land is flat, the trees are beautiful, the weather is mild and most importantly, the fans are out. …
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Ebertfest 2017: Photos from Day Three
Welcome back to my Ebertfest photo journal. Here are ten meaningful shots from yesterday’s festival. I started my day off by stopping in Cafe Kopi for a sandwich. I asked them to just put it …
Ebertfest 2017: Photos from Day Two
The day kicked off with a panel discussion at the Hyatt in Downtown Champaign. The topic was empathy and many of the panel members were young people in film and media. The central question seemed …
Workspaces: Jan Adams
“In the spirit of these animals, I find my subjects. My intent is not to portray them as victims, but as dignified in their survival.” Check out this week's Workspace featuring a local artist with a cause.
Ebertfest 2017: Photos from Day One
I am attending all of Ebertfest with my camera, and I am going to share my 10 favorite shots from each day with you. Here is day one: The line started forming around 3 p.m. …
How It’s Made: Central Illinois Bakehouse (formerly Pekara Bakehouse)
Central Illinois Bakehouse bread is different than commercially baked bread. Plus it's good for the gluten intolerant. Read on to find out how the bread is made and what makes it so different!
Uniforms: Virgil Grider
How many jobs do you have? This guy has four! Check out photos and interview with Virgil about his many talents and how he feels about the job market in C-U.
Custom air-plant, Fleurish and Plant Mode collab
It was Saturday morning and I had just finished a cheese omelet, french toast, and coffee at Sam’s Cafe in Downtown Champaign. I decided to go into Fleurish. I rarely get into the shop because of …
Midwest Barber Company, barber and tattoo parlor, opens downtown
Check out some photos from inside the new barber shop/tattoo parlor known as Midwest Barber Co. that is located Downtown Champaign in the old Indigo Art Gallery. For more information on their services, check out …
Uniforms: Finn Cronenberg
“The change you throw in the tip jar — regardless of what business it's in — is helping someone to buy groceries or pay for their kid's daycare.” Read more about a local barista who wanted to be a werewolf when she grew up.