When you’re living in a town or neighborhood and you’re someone who enjoys dining out or ordering food, sometimes you get in a rut of what to order. There’s that conversation you have with yourself …
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Blind Pig featured in US EPA video
The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s latest #CleanWaterRules campaign has featured short videos about how clean water is good for small businesses. Yesterday they posted a video featuring Chris Knight discuss how clean water is …
Design a guitar for ELLNORA
Krannert Center is seeking local artists and creative minds to design guitars for a community guitar gallery that will take place during ELLNORA. Amateur artists are encouraged to participate and Krannert is providing the guitars. …
That’s Rentertainment closing after 30 years
One of the best video stores in the country is closing its doors this summer. That’s Rentertainment has done a wonderful job sharing great films with this community and after 30 years they’ve decided to …
Last chance to help Big Grove win Green America award
We posted a little while back about Big Grove Tavern being nominated for the People & Planet Award for Green Businesses. They’re in the top 10 and voting ends on Monday, June 1st. A top-3 …
First Gig Rock N’ Roll Camp coming to Parkland College
One of the coolest things in the world is getting to play in a band. There’s something special about sharing your creativity in unison with others. Learning to play an instrument as a young person …
Under the Ped Walk
Tom analyzes Downtown Champaign and suggests taking a cue from Iowa City by turning a portion of the area into a pedestrain mall.
Learn to hike with the Outdoor You series at Champaign Surplus
If you look at the byline, you’re well aware that I’m a Chicago suburbanite. I played indoor sports for the most part and the closest that I’ve gotten to being an outdoorsy-type is when I’m …
Merry Ann’s Celebrity Server & Chef Fundraiser taking place June 1st
Last year, Merry Ann’s Diner raised over $6,000 for charity during their annual Celebrity Server & Chef Fundraiser. This year, Merry Ann’s is raising their goal to $10k. From 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. on June …
WCIA Anchor Dave Benton passes away
According to WCIA, longtime anchorman at Dave Benton passed away this morning. Condolences to his family and friends, we’ll miss Dave’s great reporting and wonderful outlook. It is with great sadness that we tell you …