Culture

November was a dynamic month in central Illinois offering record warmth and our first snow of the season. December is off to a mild and dry start, but could a stormy transition lead us into a snowy holiday season?

C-U is full of activity this weekend, and there's a little something for everyone.

It's dark and cold outside, and it's easy to want to hunker down and hibernate, but there are great experiences to be had this December.

It's gift-giving season and Julie wants to make sure you find something for everyone on your list.

Next week might be a busy one for a lot of us. Take this weekend to relax, recharge, and cut loose a little.

Debra chats with the talented team behind The Lavender, C-U's new queer newsletter. 

Federal funding is on the table for airlines to extend direct daily service to the Washington, D.C. area, but so far, there aren’t any takers.

We have shopping, snacking, and more in this installment of The Weekender.

With the fentanyl crisis touching Champaign-Urbana and the renewed debate on drug policy at the national level, it's a good time to reexamine laws and policies. We talked to Joe Trotter, coordinator of the CUPHD Harm Reduction Program, about what his office does and how drug use should be approached.

We will be updating this article with election results as they come in tonight and over the next couple of weeks.

October was another dry month across Central Illinois with periods of summer warmth interrupted by early shots of cold air. November is off to another mild start, but a big dose of wintery air is on the way.

November? Already? We have some suggestions for a great start to the new month.

Dutch and Barb Powell have been Champaign County election judges for over 10 years. They offer a little insight on what goes on behind the scenes.

Fall is underway in Central Illinois. The changing leaves are especially beautiful on the University of Illinois campus. Even the squirrels are cozying into the season, including beloved Pinto Bean, may the little creature rest in peace.

November is an in-between sort of month, but still has some great cultural opportunities. 

The Idea Store's biannual jewelry sale is a labor of love.

Jeff takes a look at the biography of Charles Whittlesey, recently published by U of I grad Stanley Totten.

It's the weekend before Halloween, and one of the last truly fall weekends. We have some ideas for what you should do.

Julie spoke with comedian, author, and podcaster Paula Poundstone ahead of her show at the Virginia Theatre.

With every County Board seat up for grabs this November, Lauren chats with Jenny Lokshin and Elly Hanauer-Friedman about their campaigns in District 4. 

Need a little help planning your weekend? We have you covered.

Tom explores Mount Hope Cemetery in this month's column.

Mara dodges cyclists on the Black Partridge Park Trail near Metamora, Illinois. 

Julie sits down with nationally-known public radio host, and C-U native, Jeremy Hobson ahead of the premiere of his live national call-in show The Middle.

People with disabilities and their loved ones and caregivers will find a wealth of resources in an accessible environment at the Disability Resource Expo.

It's U of I Homecoming weekend, but don't miss all of the other great things happening around town.

Players are given the freedom to do as they please with a fully-customizable main character in the latest addition to the Saints Row franchise. 

Andrew was pretty spot on with his September weather predictions. Check out what he has to say about October.

We have a little something for everyone this weekend. 

Embrace fall and all that comes along with it this month. 

Playwright, producer, and Urbana native Mark Roberts gave a reading from his latest work for children, Bad Mule Rag, last Friday night in the Cohen Building.

Another beautiful weather weekend, and another weekend packed with possibilities. 

Julie offers a preview of Spurlock Museum's new exhibit, an exploration of the cultural tradition of quinceañeras.

Mid American Gardener host Tinisha Spain chats with Lauren about the show, passing a love of nature onto the next generation, and making gardening more inclusive. 

Julie checks in with Nicole Frydman from Uniting Pride about Pride Fest 2022.

There are so many things to do in C-U this weekend, and the weather is going to be absolutely perfect. Get out there and enjoy.

Julie chats with comedian Shane Torres ahead of his performance at PYGMALION.

Drink beer for a good cause in Downtown Champaign this weekend. Developmental Services Center is returning with the 9th annual Oktoberfest this year, bringing traditional Bavarian food, drink, and fun.

There will be a lot of family fun at the inaugural Champaign County Balloon Festival, on the ground and in the air. 

A Building, A Feeling, and A Latrine is BACK, and hot off the presses.

There is no shortage of activity in C-U this weekend. Here is what we suggest.

Julie previews some of non-concert events happening at PYGMALION.

Here are a few things you may have seen if you attended the Black and African Arts Festival this weekend. 

September is chock full of events, and this weekend is no exception. Here are our suggestions. 

August brought some relief from the hot and dry summer. Andrew recaps the month and offers a glimpse of what we can expect in September.

Mara heads west to check out the delightful, well-appointed Sangamon River Trail.

A conversation with Amy Schuele, recently retired associate director of NCSA, exploring her career and her experiences in the field computer science.

It's September, and we are entering a season of so many things to do. Here's what we suggest for your long weekend.