Tatyana McFadden has won the Chicago Marathon for the seventh (!) consecutive time and eighth overall, taking home the victory earlier today up north. She’s an alum of the University of Illinois. Congrats to Tatyana McFadden …
The Loose Cobra (located at 113 E Main St, Tolono) is one of the best places in the area. I wrote about this Saturday’s Oktsonerfest in the Weekender, but you can check out all the information …
PlanOurPlaza is the new initiative from the City of Champaign to gather public input about the plaza space in Downtown Champaign, which is under the microscope for redevelopment into a different and more useful space. …
From the press release: Prairie Rivers Network (PRN) will honor three Champaign-Urbana area members as Volunteers of the Year and two Naperville teachers with River Steward Awards at its 50th anniversary gala. The event will …
I wasn’t aware of this Monthly Munch that SaladMeister does — so I asked Owner Rob Meister about it, and he filled me in a bit. Now is the time where I share that information …
Chase Baby, one half of Trouble Chasin’ wrote and recorded Growing Up is Hard. It is now available for listen on Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, TIDAL and SoundCloud. Featuring 19 songs, and several local artists. Check …
Some news about Piato Cafe, which currently exists in Lincoln Square Mall, and operates their own food truck (Piato To Go) — they’re moving to a new location at 804 E. Main Street. Here’s the …
After opening up in 2015, Azzip Pizza (505 E. Green Street, Champaign) is closing — their last day of business is Saturday. Restaurant news: #Illini Campustown pizza joint to close after Saturday. https://t.co/9icoo8kLLe#NGMedia pic.twitter.com/lRS5O3vxs9 — …
CU Indivisible will host IL-13 Congressional candidate Betsy Londrigan for a public town hall on Sunday, October 8th from 4:30-5:30 pm at the Champaign Public Library. Londrigan is running as a Democrat to unseat Republican …
Next Saturday, October 14th, Polyvinyl Records is hosting their second pop-up (a follow up to this one a few months ago) from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Check out the details below, they are located at 717 …
From the press release: Dublin O’Neils, Downtown Champaign’s only Irish-themed pub, is reopening under new management Thursday, October 5. Dublin’s has been closed since Sunday, October 1. Amit Chopra, who has been operating Dublin’s and …
Tomorrow is International Walk to School Day, and there are a bunch of schools and organizations participating (Cities of Champaign and Urbana, MTD, Unit 4, etc). You can check out RPC’s safe walking routes for …
Feel the need to do something after the terrible events of Sunday night? The local Moms Demand Action group is hosting a vigil tonight to grieve the victims of the tragedy in Las Vegas and …
Watson’s in Downtown Champaign rolled out lunch on Fridays back in March, and a menu that went with it — and now you can get lunch Tuesday through Saturday, as they open at 11 a.m. …
From the press release: VIC MENSA POP-UP SHOW AT THE CANOPY CLUB THIS SUN, OCT 8TH Chicago’s 24-year-old Roc Nation phenomenon, Vic Mensa , will be performing a very special pop up show this Sunday, October …
October kicks off Manufacturing Month in the state of Illinois, and to celebrate, the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation is hosting a series of info sessions and tours, open for all to attend. Manufacturing Month …
Have any pressing questions or comments for Champaign‘s Mayor and Council? Well, this Saturday, Champaign Council Member Kyles and Mayor Feinen will be holding office hours from 10-11 am at Espresso Royale at The Crossing 2409 …
From the press release: Information, Demos at Parkland College Fall Open House, Oct. 27 CHAMPAIGN, Ill.— Parkland College will hold its annual fall Open House Oct. 27from noon to 3 p.m. in the Student Union atrium and in the …
This upcoming Wednesday, October 4th marks Tsukimi, a traditional Japanese holiday celebrating the harvest moon — and Japan House is hosting a moonviewing event that looks pretty cool. The viewing takes place from 7-9 p.m. …
Harvest Market in Champaign will host a two-day sampling event, The Big Feed, October 7th and 8th. The event is an opportunity for customers to meet some local producers (like Prairie Fruits Farm, Autumn Berry …
Baldarotta’s Porketta & Sicilian Sausage food cart will hit the streets of C-U sometime in the spring of 2018. Helmed by Jordan Baldarotta, this food cart will feature porchetta and sasusages, as well as “authentic …
Urbana-Champaign Books to Prisoners is a local non-profit organization that does exactly what its name says. They send books by mail to inmates in Illinois as well as operating lending libraries in our local county …
After reopening in 2014 after closing for a potential Dublin O’Neil’s expansion — 301 Mongolia is closing, again. They’re located at 301 N Neil St in Champaign, and their last day of business is tomorrow, Saturday, …
From the press release: CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Champaign Unit 4 Schools has been awarded a $9.6 million grant by the U.S. Department of Education through the Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP). The five-year grant will support …
This summer The McKinley Foundation installed a brand new theater space with surround sound. They plan to use the space for an upcoming film series on confronting racism, but first they will feature Rosenwald, a …
October is a new-ish publication about beer and brewing lead by Pitchfork’s Slow Focus Studio at Condé Nast, and features some pretty cool content if you’re wanting to dig in a bit over there. They’ve …
Sometimes, when good things happen, it’s best not to ask too many questions. A simple “thank you” to the universe is usually enough. Perhaps inspired by the response from diners at the Pygmalion FOOD Festival, …
Friday, September 29th is apparently International Coffee Day, which is great if you’re an avid consumer of such beverages. BrewLab Coffee is celebrating. How is BrewLab’s coffee? Check out SP’s review here. Photo by …
The founders of Human Kinetics are partnering with Champaign Park District to create a $10M community center on the northside. Per the News-Gazette, the facility will be located at 1501 N. Market Street in Champaign …
In the wake of yesterday’s news that Champaign’s game developer Volition would be laying off employees — there has been a pretty awesome reaction on social media: let’s get people hired. #VolitionJobs has some heat …
Santah has always held a place near and dear to my heart — not just being pals with the crew over the years, dating back to 2009-10 as Music Director at WPGU, watching them at …
Scott Tess, Environmental Sustainability Manager at City of Urbana, has written this interesting article about how the City has lead efforts on the local level in energy savings and green activities. Pretty interesting and a …
Hugh Hefner has passed away at the age of 91, and if you were unaware, Hefner graduated from the University of Illinois, and drew cartoons for The Daily Illini, and started projects here in Champaign-Urbana. Hefner …
Maybe there is a god — because Maize turns six years old on Sunday, and they’re giving away free tacos from 2-5 p.m. The address mentions the Green Street location, FYI — not the Downtown …
Krannert Art Museum‘s first VOICE reading series takes place tomorrow, Thursday, September 28th starting at 7:30 p.m. Check out the information about the free event: Listen to New Work by Authors at the University of …
Bacaro did a collaborative tasting menu a few weeks back with Watson’s and Farren’s, and now they are continuing the series tomorrow with Art Mart. Check out the post below, and the menu that goes …
The sad reality of a poorly received video game release has come: Volition, Champaign’s video game developer in Downtown Champaign, will be laying off “30 employees” — including their GM Dan Cermak. All of the …
The winners of 40 North’s 2017 ACE (Arts, Culture, and Education) awards have been announced. Winners of this award embody the spirit of local art with their passion, drive, and dedication to C-U’s creative community. …
Red Bicycle Ice Cream in Urbana will close for the season on November 12th. This newbie ice cream shop seems to have had a successful first season — you can read SP’s review here. Red Bicycle …
Hogchute Opry (the summer edition, and their fall edition called Hogchute Harvest) is one of the best series to take place all year in the area, hands down. They’re announcing Hogchute Opry Harvest will take …
From the Land Connection’s website: At the Champaign Farmers’ Market we want to make sure our whole community has access to fresh, nutritious, delicious local food. That’s why we’ve operated a SNAP matching program since …
Polyvinyl Records just turned 21 — and to celebrate, they’re throwing a little bash on Saturday at Bentley’s in Downtown Champaign. From 7:30 p.m.-12 a.m., they’ll have a DJ and some prizes for you PV lovers …
The William M. Staerkel Planetarium and the Harold and Jean Miner Theatre at Parkland College will celebrate their 30th anniversary this fall with various events for the community. First off, the planetarium and theatre are …
C-U Pridefest may be over, but The UP Center of Champaign County is still hard at work. They will be hosting a community town hall on Thursday, October 12th at the Champaign Public Library. The …
From the press release: The City of Urbana is pleased to announce that Slavin Management Consultants of Norcross, Georgia, has been selected to conduct the recruitment for the City Administrator position. Slavin Management Consultants (SMC) …
From the press release: (Urbana) On Saturday, September 30, Alderman Aaron Ammons will moderate the community event “Court Fines and Fees: Stop Penalizing the Poor.” The sponsors of the event are First Followers, a community-based …
Update, 9/26: The Himalayan Chimney cited issues with obtaining a health permit, so Sunday brunch is currently on hold: The Himalayan Chimney will offer Sunday brunch from noon to 3 p.m. starting Sunday, September 24th. …
The City of Champaign annual Fall Yard Waste has been scheduled to begin Monday, October 9th for residents in the Blue Zone, and Orange Zone collections will begin Monday, October 16th. Collections will continue through …
Allerton Park has announced that they have received a one million dollar gift from life-long visitors, Dave and Debbie Rathje. The gift will be used to fund a new drive to the Allerton Mansion, reminiscent of …
