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Last year, The Art Theater merged with The Art Film Foundation and became a 501c3. Now, they are searching for an executive director. Here are the details from their website: The Art Film Foundation, the …

Caribbean Grill will be open for lunch only (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) this week, March 12-17.  Top photo by Jessica Hammie.

The 2018 U of I Engineering Open House was last weekend. Here’s about 90 seconds of what you missed if you didn’t check it out:   Video courtesy of Tedd Carroll. 

Bentley’s Pub is hosting PetNet’s Drafts for Dogs fundraiser on Saturday, April 14th. PetNet Rescue is a local volunteer-run “network of foster families who can provide loving homes until forever homes can be found for …

While it is tough to top Nick Offerman as the Commencement speaker, U of I has announced that Max Levchin has been snagged as this year’s speaker. Levchin is a highly recognizable U of I …

If you are a registered voter and reside within the boundaries of the Urbana Park District, then you are eligible as a candidate for the Board of Commissioners. The UPD is looking to fill a …

The Land Connection’s Champaign Farmers’ Market is returning for the 2018 season on May 15th. They are still in the process of planning this year’s events and vendors, and they want your input.  If you have …

After 11 days of striking, the GEO has a contract agreement with the U of I administration, per their announcement last night on Facebook. The text below comes from the GEO’s website (linked above), and …

The 20th anniversary of Roger Ebert’s Film Festival is coming up — April 18-22 at the Virginia Theatre — and the festival has announced the initial slate and opening night film. The Fugitive starring Harrison Ford …

Each year, the McKinley Foundation recognizes individuals and organizations that engage in social justice work in the community. Here are this year’s honorees: Kathleen Hu, a U of I engineering student who started an organization …

Our wonderful friends at chambanamoms.com have started this local installment of this natioanl group, $5 Fridays, to help make a difference in our community with area schools. You can check out what the group is …

Just look at it! Stratton Elementary partnered with artist Amanda Browder to create this installation titled Chromatopia. It’s the result of more than six months of student, teacher, and family cooperation and community sewing days to bring …

Riggs Beer Company is hosting a seed starting workshop with Delight Flower Farm from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 8th.  For $20 (registration required), you’ll  learn the basics for successful flower seed starting. We …

Yeah, right now. Both vote-by-mail and early in-person voting for the March 20 primaries are available now through March 20. Early voting information is available on the county clerk’s website. If you’re not up to …

As per the Gazoo, there’s a medical marijuana referral clinic opening in April in Savoy. Medical Cannabis Outreach will be located at 1801 Woodfield Drive, and serve as a place where a physician will be able …

The City of Urbana is requesting proposals from developers for city-owned property at 200 S. Vine Street, specifically for residential development. Here is the press release: City of Urbana Requests Development Proposals for 200 South …

CUMTD tweeted out a pretty crazy statistic yesterday. Take a look: Since 1971, MTD’s provided 314,341,455 shared rides in #Chambana & on the @Illinois_Alma campus. pic.twitter.com/cDALDjdfhl — CUMTD (@CUMTD) March 8, 2018 That’s a lot …

It always feels nice when something happening locally music-wise has a larger impact on the grander scheme of the industry. Polyvinyl is always doin’ the work — and one of their most recent signings, Anna …

After January’s announcement that Champaign Surplus would be moving from their longtime Downtown Champaign location (and announcing a massive clearance sale), they have now revealed their plans for the future. Champaign Surplus will become Champaign …

The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics just released a hockey feasibility study that indicates NCAA Hockey could be very successful here. The study also proposes a downtown facility to house three sheets for hockey and community ice …

Each Thursday night Dragon Fire Pizza parks at Triptych Brewing, offering some of the best Thirsty Thursday and pizza and beer combos in town. In addition to whatever Triptych has on tap, the brewery also …

After 11 days of striking, the GEO and the University of Illinois have reached a tenative contract agreement, per the GEO’s Facebook post. Though this is still tentative, this is progress for the GEO. Read …

The 2018 Pyeongchang Paralympics begin tomorrow, and there will be three athletes from the University of Illinois competing in the games. Aaron Pike is a cross country skier and biathele, who also competed with the …

Bacaro is open for lunch every Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and every Friday the menu is exactly the same: A Wagyu burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, a side of fries, and a soda, all …

Native Pop promotes Native pop art and art making, and three Native artists will be participating in a panel discussion, live demos, and reception around the collective theme “Native Pop presents: Strong Women: Reclaiming Imagery”. …

Silvercreek will be offering special lunch and dinner menus and their brunch buffet during the weekend of May 11-13. Reservations are filling up, so plan ahead for this busy weekend in C-U. Here are the …

Game enthusiasts rejoice! Sunday, March 11th from 1 to 8 p.m. you can head over to Broadway Food Hall to be a play games designed by CUDO Plays, a local board game competition. The event …

And by right now, we mean in the last few days and the next few days. The Girl Scout cookie doughnuts are only available for a limited time, so if that’s your thing, stop by …

In looking up something about the upcoming 20th Annual Ebertfest, I came across some sad news: Leonard Doyle, who had worked at the Virginia Theater for 67 years and become known as the greeter and …

Seven Saints is hosting another Cocktail Showcase this month, on the 8th and the 22nd. Bartenders this month include Dylan Royer with a fresh spin on classic cocktail and Mustafa Odhe hosting a night featuring …

The Mark Morris Dance Group returns to Krannert Center this weekend, and they are offering a free dance class for all ages. They make a point to get involved in the commnunities where they perform, …

Our Landmark (members of Wicked Walls, New Ruins, The Chemicals, and more) has just released their new video for a track from their debut record, What the Silence Says, an album which came out last year. Check …

Lodgic Everyday Community is pushing towards their Summer 2018 opening, and they’ve been tasting menu items for their planned eateries: Everyday Kitchen & Bar and Clever Moose Market Café. Check out some of the items …

Comedian, actor, and The Daily Show veteran Hasan Minhaj is coming to the Illini Union on April 2. Admission is free with i-card. Hasan Minhaj is fresh off a banner year in 2017, performing at the 2017 …

Sci-Fi fans can enjoy multiple events at the Illini Union over the weekend including two movie showings and a Q & A with author Elizabeth Bear. The event are sponsored by the Undergraduate Library and …

Urbana High School will be presenting Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl, “a modern retelling of the ancient myth of Orpheus”  this weekend, March 8th and 9th. The play is to be performed by students in the …

If you’ve got a variety of bread eaters in your household, or if it’s just you and you’ll never finish that delicious fresh bread before it’s shelf life is over, or if you like to …

Spandrels have been busy lately, and the band is going on tour. Check out what they’ve been up to recently here. Their tour kicks off next Friday at Canopy Club with Motes and Fiona Kimble, …

In the lead up to its permanent closing, Flying Machine Coffee in Urbana will start closing up shop at 5 p.m. daily from today, March 5th, until its last day of business, March 28th. From …

Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavillion, along with the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations, is hosting the Global Africa Community Forum on Thursday, March 8th from 6 to 8 p.m. Here are the details …

This month Café Kopi is encouraging you to March into Kopi. Snap a photo of your to-go order and post it to Instagram and you could win a free travel mug and two free drink …

Last weekend I may have embarrassed myself eating at Farren’s. I was starving and there were so many delicious things on the menu and I wanted to eat them all. So, the spouse and I …

Mark your calendars for Boneyard Creek Community Day. This annual event brings the community together to clean up various sites around Champaign-Urbana, and is appropriate for kids through seniors. You can register as a team …

The Undergraduate-Graduate Alliance has written an open letter to leading Democratic gubernatorial candidates asking why they have not supported the UIUC GEO in their strike to win a fair contract. Here’s the letter: For almost …

Learn all about Pinot Noir and the history Italian wines and, of course, sample them, at Allerton’s Vine to Wine event. Your ticket includes two seminars, tastings, and a dinner with wine pairings. Make it …

Spurlock Museum has a new series, Contemporary Conversations, and the first program is happening today at 4 p.m. at the museum. The aim of the series is to foster discussion on cultural issues relevant to …

The 2nd Annual Mahomet Craft Beer Festival will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. on Satuday, April 21st in Downtown Mahomet. It’s hosted by JT Walker’s and the Mahomet Area Chamber of Commerce.  The …

This Friday, March 2, the Channing Murray Foundation (1209 W. Oregon St., Urbana) is screening a new documentary about people who live in the regions most touched by oil and gas extraction. “To the Ends …