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With the upcoming midterm elections taking place on March 20th, providing access to voting options is pretty crucial. This date falls right in the middle of Spring Break — where many students travel back home, …

The Himalayan Chimney has a new weekly lunch menu featuring “fusion” foods like a spicy garlic chicken roll and a lamb kebab roll, served with potato wedges on the side. These special menu items are …

Dr. Mark Steinberg is the next speaker in the Research Spotlight Series. He is a professor in the History Department, and will be presenting on the Russian Revolution 1905-1921. The event is open to the …

Triptych entered two beers in the Best of Craft Beer Awards and came away with medals for both. Dank Meme won gold in the New England Pale Ale category against 19 other entries, and Little Secret …

Champaign Urbana Film Society’s 6th Annual Pens to Lens Student Screenwriting Competition is now accepting submissions! Here’s the basics of what you need to know: The competition is for students K – 12 in East …

Willow Creek Farm set their February Dinner on the Farm for the 24th. The evening begins at 6:30 with a tour led by owner Traci Lipps, followed by a five-course dinner with wine pairings. Stay …

The Urbana location of Black Dog Smoke & Ale House will be closing for repairs and general maintenance February 4, 5, and 6. Don’t despair, you can still get your Black Dog fix at the …

Allerton is hosting a beer-lovers dream February 24th and 25th at the estate. There will be beer tastings, educational seminars, appetizers and a six-course meal with beer pairings. You also have the option to stay …

It’s been two years since Watson’s Shack & Rail appeared on the downtown scene to grace us with their delicious fried chicken presence. In honor of the occasion, you can enjoy $2 off all sandwiches …

The Pink Pig, a barbecue restaurant set to open soon in Ogden (2698 County Road 1600 N), has posted its menu. Prices and sauces haven’t been finalized yet, so follow the restaurant on Facebook for …

CU Indivisible and the Champaign County Young Democrats are bringing a screening of the documentary Jackson, to The Art Theater on February 27th at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20, which may seem steep for a film …

Newly opened Broadway Food Hall is doing this thing called Friday Night Burger Royale during Urbana’s First Fridays. That is, it is a battle royale, but instead of a massive fight to the death, you …

Common Ground Food Co-op is looking for artists to showcase in their gallery in 2018. Individuals (including kids) and groups are welcome to apply. Check out the basic details from their Facebook page: Call for …

Chen Chen, author of the When I Grow Up I Want to be a List of Further Possibilities will be doing a reading of his work at the Illini Union Bookstore. When I Grow Up …

The Channing Murray Foundation at the University of Illinois was vandalized on Friday, January 26th. CMF’s mission “is to provide educational opportunities to explore Unitarian-Universalism spirituality, reflect our concern for social justice, and affirm diversity through …

Niala Boodhoo of The 21st radio show will be talking with Illinois gubernatorial candidates leading up to the primary in March, and she needs your help! Submit your questions for the candidates and she will …

There’s a lot that happens in the Champaign-Urbana community, and we know you have thoughts about everything — we read your comments on articles and social media.  We’d love to have you contribute to the …

From the press release: GIRLS ROCK! WINTER WORKSHOP ANNOUNCED Registration Now Open Urbana, Illinois, January 26, 2018– Girls Rock! Champaign-Urbana will host a winter workshop at the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center from 9 AM until …

Maize at the Station is now taking reservations for a four-course Valentine’s Day dinner. The Downtown Champaign location has been hosting a variety of special dinners, like last summer’s collaborative beer-taco dinner with Triptych.  Contact …

This year’s Champaign County Fair is taking place July 20-28, 2018, and they’ve announced the headliner for this year’s event: Trace Adkins. He’ll be performing on July 27th. From the press release: The Champaign County …

303 S. Neil Street has been home to Champaign Surplus for the last 35 years, and the store has announced that they will be leaving that location for a new home this Spring. You can …

At least one of The Bling Pig Brewery‘s beers is now available in stores. You can pick up U of IPA at Binny’s and Friar Tuck — well, assuming there are any left.  Top photo …

From the press release: WPCD to Hold 40th Anniversary Alumni Reception CHAMPAIGN Ill. — WPCD 88.7 FM will celebrate its 40th anniversary with an alumni reception Friday, Feb 9.   The reception will be held from 3 …

After a proposal by ISG President Raneem Shamselidin, the student government passed a resolution to remove the Chief logo from all university buildings. Not sure how this is implemented or what happens next, but it’s …

Milo’s in southeast Urbana is closing — their last day of business will be February 25th, according to the Gazoo. The restaurant currently exists at 2870 S. Philo Road in Urbana, a location they’ve been …

Last year, i3 Broadband acquired the rights to manage the UC2B network here in Champaign-Urbana, and opened their offices in August 2017. Things are still moving along with the UC2B project, and they’ve recently announced …

Yesterday, Polyvinyl Records posted a mysterious teaser video across their social media platforms. I was curious, like other humans. They’ve announced that they’ve signed Pedro the Lion to the label — David Bazan’s longtime project …

Last weekend, the Champaign Public Library hosted an event called Teddy Bear Hospital, inviting children to bring their injured or sick stuffed animals to the library for a free health clinic. The U of I …

The Red Herring vegetarian restaurant, part of the Channing Murray Foundation and storied enclave of music and political activism, is preparing to celebrate it’s 50th(!) anniversary with a weeklong slate of activities. Details are still …

The U of I Pollinatarium is hosting a couple of workshops about how to build a hive, and you get to take home the hive you build (for the cost of the materials).  There are …

The 20th anniversary of Roger Ebert’s Film Festival is happening in April — so the festival is right around the corner, and we are anxiously awaiting what guests and films are lined up for this …

On this day 25 years ago, Marc Andreessen and Eric Bina released Mosaic — the world’s first popular web browser. It changed the way the web worked forever, and it happend right here in Champaign-Urbana. …

Polyvinyl has posted this very cryptic video to their social media channels — and it has me wondering what the hell is going on. Something is happening tomorrow, that much we know. Or do we? …

The Land Connection’s Organic Grain Coference and Trade Show is coming up, it takes place next week on February 1st. Check out the press release: 2nd Annual Organic Grain Conference & Trade Show Comes Back …

Dewclaw is the project by Liz Faermark and Cody Jensen (of Bones Jugs), and they’re in the process of compiling and recording a live album — they’re collecting recordings from 3-4 shows during the winter …

Bacaro‘s winter menu has been announced via their Facebook page. Check it out: Top photo from Bacaro’s Facebook page.

Curious to know which local band is playing when for this year’s installment of the Great Cover Up? Well, now you can — here you can find the information about the 27th annual GCUP, which …

Urbana’s Jon Ebel is a Democratic Primary canditate for Illinois’ 13th Congressional District, which at this point in time is a seat held by Rep. Rodney Davis. Ebel will be hosting a meet and greet …

Miga has updated its menu for winter, and it’s full of things you want to eat in the cold months, like meat. There are also many seafood dishes on the menu, and I’m particularly interested in …

Just so we’re all 100% clear, let’s list some facts:  UIUC Professor Jay Rosenstein is one of the most important activist/filmmakers in the world, creating award-winning documentaries about issues surrounding civil and constitutional rights in …

Black History Month kicks off in February, and to celebrate, Parkland College is hosting a series of events. This years theme is: “Protest: Tools of the Powerless,” and will includes planetarium shows, lectures, presentations, a …

If you’re looking for a fun and free thing to do this week, check out the Krannert Art Museum’s Spring Opening Night on Thursday, January 25th. Museum members can attend a special preview and reception …

Downtown Champaign will get a new chain bar soon: The Brass Tap. The Brass Tap is a chain from Tampa, Florida, though Champaign’s location is a franchise. Known for having dozens of craft brews on …

If you’re a model train enthusiast, the parent of a kid who’s into trains, or just want a chance to check out a cool local “hidden gem”, the Illini Railroad Club is hosting a final …

I made a trip to Savoy this weekend to hang at Triptych’s tap room, busy as usual. It was a chilly night, so I decided to go to the stout route — ordering myself one …

Illinois vs. Michigan State 8 pm TV: FS1 Tonight begins a stretch of three consecutive home contests for the Illini after starting the new year with four of five games on the road. Unfortunately, home …

Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is showing the film Armor of Light at the University YMCA on Friday, January 26 at 7 p.m. After the film, a discussion with the film’s subject, …

The Giertz Gallery at Parkland College announced their next exhibit: “The ART of Illustration,” which will feature works from artists all over the country and will open on Feb. 12th. An artist reception will take …