Every successful community has more than just strong local government programs. Of course that stuff is important, but the people and businesses are ultimately responsible for making their communities stand out. Many important programs for …

In the early 1960’s during the burgeoning period of folk music in Greenwich Village, a young Bob Dylan would hang out at the Northwest corner of Washington Square Park and listen to buskers and groups …

The Red Herring has a rich history in C-U of being a great meeting place for activists, organizers, artists, and, in more recent times, vegan food lovers. The space has hosted some of the coolest …

When the weather is cooperative, a trek through the outdoors is one of the most beautiful things one can do on this Earth. As cliche as it sounds, it’s true. We’re constantly connected to our …

Making connections in the business world isn’t always the easiest thing to do. Obviously, during business hours everyone is usually jam-packed with work, coffee, and more work. The thought of even carrying on a conversation …

“Extreme garnishing” was a legitimate foodie trend in 2014. It sounds absurd, and frankly, when you’re ordering a drink you want the drink, not the gigantic PIZZABURGERWICH that is skewered with a harpoon made of …

Depending on who you speak with, some will tell you that your college-aged years are the best of your life. The wealth of knowledge gained on a collegiate campus and the time spent there is …

This afternoon Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti made a trip to Champaign to meet with Ms. Ellis’ social studies class at Barkstall Elementary. The students in the class wrote letters to her asking about her role in …