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Fresh International Market has fresh almonds in stock. Look at these minty green little nuggets, and look at how affordable they are! Find them in the produce section, right inside the door. Check out this …

If you were wondering how progress is going on the massive MCORE Project which is revitalizing Green Street, now you can take a look at drone footage captured two days ago which chronicles how it’s …

One of Champaign-Urbana’s finest summer traditions, C-U Days, will be taking place in just over a week, on August 11th and 12th. Put on by the Champaign Park District and the City of Champaign, C-U …

State Senator Daniel Biss, who visited C-U in April for a meet and greet, is coming back for a town hall hosted by CU Indivisible. The event will take place in the Champaign City Council …

Shout out to the U of I’s video marketing person – they’re doing a lot with a little, today. This preview video for Illini Football has me downright excited, which will inevitably be crushed soon, …

For those who are interested in getting their foot in the door in the music industry, Champaign-Urbana’s very own Polyvinyl Records is a great place to start. Luckily, they also are offering internships in both …

If you needed another reason to justify why Illinois Public Media is awesome, one needs to look no further than the awards that WILL’s radio and television stations received last week. The 21st, WILL’s daily Illinois-centric …

Kamasi Washington is one of the most interesting and innovative musicians in the realm of indie rock today, and Canopy Club announced he’s performing there on November 14th. I’ve you haven’t listened, you should check …

On the episode of Bob’s Burgers “Bob Day Afternoon” — it would appear that the Illini Union was a featured building on the television show. I noticed the U of I’s Tweet this morning: Watching bobs burgers where …

The UIUC subreddit has unearthed another fascinating gem today in the form of Falling Fruit, a website that tracks various trees and plants all across the United States. If you don’t have a forester on-hand, …

On August 18th and 19th, the University of Illinois’ Allerton Park (in nearby Monticello) will be hosting their inaugural Prairie Sky Music Festival, which will be headlined by The Jerry Douglas Band and Sam Bush. …

I can’t stop watching this video posted by Sakanaya. Check out our Chef Talks feature on Sakanaya chef Richard Mechalke.

Lucky Pierre Bakers, a new business specializing in — you guessed it! — baked goods (including those for your pets), is now officially open: There is no store or food truck, but you can find the goods …

A group of Champaign County officials has just released a statement calling for the sale of the county’s nursing home, which has been financially insolvent for quite some time. The letter, which calls for finding …

Every year, University of Illinois student entrepreneurs get the opportunity to showcase and present their startups. This year, the annual iVenture Accelerator Campus Demo Day will be taking place Tuesday, August 1st. Take the opportunity …

If you have an affinity for plants (or better yet are looking to gain that affinity), you may want to stop by Urbana’s Market at the Square outside of Lincoln Square Mall this Saturday sometime between …

Next week’s Friday Night Live will feature their annual sidewalk chalk contest, where kids fill the downtown sidewalks with their colorful chalk creations and have the opportunity to win fabulous prizes. Pre-registration, which you can …

We made it, folks – after a relatively tame summer, we are cruising on into August, the early part of which is usually the hottest time of the year in Central Illinois. To remedy, the …

On August 17th, join the College of ACES to celebrate 2017’s Agronomy Day. This free event gives the community the opportunity to learn more about the latest research and technology within the field. Find the …

Krannert Center will be hosting the Dance for People with Parkinson’s on August 4th at 10 a.m. This free event is for those living with Parkinson’s and those who just want to show their support. …

The Champaign Public Library‘s 2nd Annual Food Truck Rally and Summer Reading Celebration is happening Wednesday, August 9th from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. This free event brings together two of my favorite things (books and food), …

If you’re looking for a healthy catering option (that still is delicious), I’d recommend considering Salad Meister as a healthier alternative for your next catered function. Not only are the salads massive and customizable (pictured …

One of the most unique things about the University of Illinois, of course, is our absolutely massive library system. This, of course, means that the University has a ton of specialized libraries for almost every …

It has been 20 years since Jay Rosenstein published his documentary In Whose Honor?, an in-depth film about the nature of the University of Illinois’ polarizing mascot. Earlier this week, he penned (er… typed) a piece published …

During Big Ten media days, U of I athletic director Josh Whitman announced that his department is drafting a proposal to ban athletes with a history of sexual assault or domestic violence from playing for …

New alternative/garage rock band, Designer Dog releases their first ever single today, “White Picket Fence.” The band consists of members from Finer Feelings and ex members of Penny Horses, not making this their first go …

Good news, good people of Champaign-Urbana. With the help of Neutral Cycle, two of C-U’s newest businesses, Brewlab Coffee and Hopscotch Bakery will be celebrating their recent opening with a bike party this Friday. The …

This morning, The News-Gazette is reporting that Triptych Brewing will expand their operation to a newly-purchased building across the street from their current location in Savoy. The new location, which will be used for expanded production, …

On August 21st at 11:53 am, the moon will begin to cover the sun in what is the first coast-to-coast solar eclipse since 1918. It just so happens that one of the most optimal places …

Although State Rep. Carol Ammons had Champaign-Urbana fired-up about the 2018 election (a year and a half in advance), tonight, via an email, she has officially stated that she will not seek Rodney “Hot Rod” …

Local indie/folk band, Tigerbeat, recently released a teaser for their new album Breaking Away, showing a tiny glimpse of John Isberg in front of the camera for once. It gives a deeper look into the studio work …

While many of us used to dread back to school season due to the inevitable conclusion of summer, the purchase of school supplies is something that many take for granted each year. To remedy this, …

Weather is neat. Andrew Pritchard has written for us in the past about all-things weather related in Champaign County — but he snapped some cool ones yesterday during the storm. Check out his full timeline for …

Dr. Howard Elementary School on University Avenue in Champaign will look a little different in the coming years, and to make the public aware of these changes, Champaign’s Unit 4 School District will be hosting …

If you have an interest in sustainable food, or food in general, The Land Connection (which hosts Downtown Champaign’s weekly farmers’ market) has a way for you to get involved via volunteering. For more information …

If you aren’t familiar with Pens to Lens, Champaign-Urbana’s annual filmmaking competition for kids, you should be. Each year, the program picks a select few young writers from C-U, and allows them to bring their …

It’s been a while since I’ve publicly expressed my love for Carmella’s doughnuts. They’re delicious. I encourage you to treat yourself and someone you love to doughnuts this weekend, especially because it’s disgusting outside, and …

Illinois Renaissance has unveiled updated plans for the future of Memorial Stadium. Construction on a new football performance center is set to begin in 2018, with a completion date of Summer 2019. Phase 2 involves …

Renown British newspaper, The Guardian, stopped by Champaign-Urbana’s own Audiofeed Music Festival last month to discover an interesting cross-section of American humanity: metal heads, Christians and general festival fans. If you’ve never been to Audiofeed, held every year …

Our very own State Senator Scott Bennett took to Facebook yesterday to explain his new bill, “Denny’s Law,” which focuses on removing statutes of limitations on sexual crimes perpretrated against chilfren. The law, which is …

Due to an algal bloom, Urbana’s Crystal Lake will close down temporarily starting now. The bloom, discovered on July 17th, was tested by the EPA and showed the presence of algal toxins. There is no …

If you enjoy standing outside and trying to hit a small ball into a small hole hundreds of yards away (with a metal club, no less), Champaign Park District (as well as the Urbana Park …

If you’re looking for a good ol’ fashioned hilarious Twitter thread and have an interest in Illini sports, have I got the thread for you. Today, our friends over at The Champaign Room asked their followers …

The Highdive lived a long life up until the end of 2015 when things changed a bit. First the Accord and now 51 Main — but it is really cool to see when things resurface …

Curtis Orchard and Pumpkin Patch will open for the season tomorrow, July 20th. In season right now are apples, apple cider, and perhaps most importantly, apple cider doughnuts. You should also be able to pick …

Clickhole is, of course, a wildly active clickbait site meant to make you click on hilariously ridiculous headlines (within the realm of the Onion). This information is being provided to you in case this is …

Have you ever wondered what happens to busses from the C-U Mass Transit District whenever they upgrade to new ones? Us, too, and thanks to a new blog post from C-U MTD, we now know. …

The Urbana Park District is looking for a local artist to create a painted barn quilt on the Meadowbrook Interpretive Center. Such a cool opportunity! See below for details: CALL TO ARTISTS! To: Illinois Artists …