This is a really neat thing that Unit 4 will be doing on Friday. Check it out if you’re able to do so: A dedication ceremony will be held on August 7 at 4 p.m. …
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Feed the Thing and City of Champaign participating in recycling events for Move In/Move Out days
There are a number of events happening in the next few weeks as renters begin to change residences. Feed the Thing and the City of Champaign will be providing the means to recycle items such …
Crain’s highlights Allerton Park as one-tank road trip from Chicago
While it might not exactly be a one-tank trip from Chicago, Crain’s Chicago Business highlighted Allerton Park as neat spot to explore. As we in Central Illinois know, there’s plenty to do in Monticello and …
Urbana-native Cody Bralts curates one of the best Instagram accounts in Chicago
TimeOut Chicago‘s list of top Chicago-related Instagram accounts includes one run by Urbana-native Cody Bralts. The accounts are fairly diverse, each showcase a different side or feature of the city — though food and architecture …
Smile Politely named as source for Snopes
Yes, this very website is cited as a source by Snopes confirming that Jimmy John Liautaud hunts big game. Though we’re not a strong enough source to get a full “True” rating, we did get …
Taffies to close Country Fair location
After 35 years, Taffies is closing its doors at the Country Fair location. The goal for the owners is to find a new location, not to shutter for good. You can read the details here.
New 3-day festival taking place in Danville in September
Downtown Danville, Inc. is hosting Culture Shock in Danville September 25-27. The festival used to be “The Taste of Downtown Danville” but the promoters are expanding it this year. Though we probably won’t make it …
Do some gardening and talk about Common Ground’s new location today
Today at Prosperity Gardens you can do a bit of community gardening and learn more about Common Ground Food Co-op‘s new location. Don’t miss out. It’s today!! Come out to Prosperity Gardens for some community …
U of I named top party school by Princeton Review; HuffPo uses racist photo to celebrate
University of Illinois students and alums DO party hard, Princeton Review. It’s true. Bend the knee, Iowa — We’re #1 and we’re going to not show up at football games for the rest of the …
Shocker: University’s investigation does not support allegations against Women’s Basketball Program
The University of Illinois and Chancellor Phyllis Wise released their investigation into the allegations against the Women’s Basketball Program. The investigation found that no wrongdoing went on and, in the best way possible, called the …