Camping, in an of itself, is enough to get someone excited – when you throw in a breathtaking location to the mix, it gets even better. It’s a very rare opportunity to be able to …
The 4th of July parade is coming up soon, and aren’t you curious about what you might see moving down the streets of Champaign-Urbana? Well, here is your preview: This Bud’s for you, indeed …
Urbananites are not fooling around when it comes to outdoor eating, and every year, Huaraches Moroleon has upped its patio game. First, they cleaned up the alley behind their dumpsters and put some tables there. …
We posted about Urbana’s newest children’s museum, Spark Museum + Play Cafe, back in March when they had a tentative opening date of mid-May. That has since been adjusted and will officially open June 24th. …
In what is certainly some good news, Campustown restaurant Salad Meister has announced a new Salads for Sprouts initiative, where they will donate healthy meals to area schools. Donations will be collected, and a percentage …
Hometown heroes Polyvinyl Records are back with their 10th annual Garage Sale, kicking off today. Here, collectors and casual fans alike can find a huge selection of heavily discounted music that has been damaged, if …
If you’re like me, and never check you expiration dates, then odds are you have some expired or no longer useful medication lying around. Fortunately, there is an easy, safe, and free way to dispose …
A new coffee roastery will be hoping to open its doors in Midtown by Fall. Page Roasting Company, which provided high-quality beans, will open up shop at 202 S. 1st St., in the Flying Machine …
Though you may start noticing the name “Central Illinois Bakehouse” around a little more than usual now, do not be alarmed – it is the former Pekara Bakehouse, who now has their own moniker to …
Champaign’s Unit 4 School District will be hosting an all-staff retreat for all of their employees on June 16th, from 8 am to 3 pm. The retreat will be focused on minority recruitment and retention …
Last week, we reported on Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County‘s Interfaith Build Dedications, and if any of you got to check it out, I’m sure it was an awesome time. For those of …
Whether you are considering jumping into local politics in the future, or you’re just interested in learning more about how our city government works, the City of Champaign is offering classes to fill you in …
Twin City Squared has announced that it must regretfully cancel the second week of its current production, Shotgun, due to a death in the family of a cast member. They are offering refunds to anyone who has …
Now that CJ Run has been around for about a year, you really should be familiar, but in case you’re not, read this. Today, they release their first new music since a late-winter EP, and …
The 10th season of the Local Flavors Dinner Series will be kicking off this month, and will be featuring local restaurants in the C-U area with a commitment to sourcing from central Illinois farmers. Featured …
At the very beginning of the month, we reported on Parkland College giving food trucks a try, with a trial run that lasted the first week of June. Apparently, having food trucks on campus was …
Dance Music Therapy, a community dance party program that was first established last summer, have announced the dates for this year’s sessions. The concept of Dance Music Therapy is simply to provide, quote, “Space for …
The 2nd annual Midwest Beer Fest will take place July 15th. The fest brings together local breweries and bars within the community for a night of family-friendly festivities. The festival is being held at Cowboy …
This month, Krannert Art Museum is joining with the University of Illinois School of Music to host a free children’s concert, featuring violin musician, Rachel Barton Pine on June 27th. For more information on the …
Goosecreek Blueberries will be ripe and ready for picking starting this Friday, June 16th at 10 a.m. Located just northwest of Monticello (755 East, 1950 North, Monticello), Goosecreek is a blueberry farm that provides the …
As someone who lived in Urbana during college, part of what made it so charming was the plethora of old houses that adorned West Urbana’s tree-lined streets. Today, however, Green Street Realty has announced a …
Cafe Kopi has a summer special drink that looks pretty delicious: That thing looks amazing. Nothing says summer like ice cream in your beverage. Top photo from Facebook.
It’s pretty widely known around this community that Courage Connection, a local domestic violence shelter, is in dire straits due to the ongoing budget impasse. Many have stepped up to donate and host fundraisers, but …
A rather scary story has matriculated in Champaign-Urbana this past weekend, and into this week, involving a visiting scholar at the U of I named Yingying Zhang, who has not been heard from since Friday …
The U of I subreddit, r/uiuc, truly is a special place. Yesterday, someone posted this awesome video (embedded below), which is a shot-for-shot remake of the popular sketch comedy show Portlandia, with a bit of a …
Here’s the article. I can’t sit silent about this. Our Managing Editor, Patrick — that silly sonuva — sent me this link, and it got me goin’. Especially not during a week where Smile Politely …
Join us on Saturday, June 17, 2017 for the third annual BeeBlitz! Mark your calendar for the third annual BeeBlitz during National Pollinator Week. Nature lovers and concerned citizens in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, and Ohio are …
This season, the Champaign Farmers’ Market is making it’s farm fresh, local foods even more accesible to the community. Starting June 13th, the market is offering Triple Link Tuesdays, a program where Link cardholers will …
Acoustic experimental noise outfit Voidbringer have released their first single. The track “Ghosts In The Frost” combines the pensive emo vulnerability of groups like American Football with the ethos of metal and envelops the product in lush …
The Urbana Park District‘s Saturday morning Yoga session makes its triumphant return to Meadowbrook Park this weekend. The classes are free, and run from 9 – 10 am, and are open to those aged 15 …
One of the most important aspects of Habitat for Humanity‘s work in C-U is their interfaith builds, which connect good-doers of all religions to help make our community stronger. This coming Sunday, Habitat will be …
As music venues seem to be picked off one by one in Champaign-Urbana, even more sad news comes out of Champaign this morning, as Fluid Events Center and Leadbelly’s Arcade Bar have announced their closure …
Fresh International Market is now open at 505 South Neil Street, Champaign (Neil or Randolph and West Healey). The grocery store specializes in mostly Asian ingredients, broadly. The store is huge, and there is a robust …
Today, the community welcomed United Airlines to Willard Airport, as it was announced last week that today would be the day that happened. Check out some video and photo of the events today. Top …
Well, that escalated quickly. Just this past Monday, word was going around the internet that Illini Inn would be demolished this summer. What they failed to mention, however, was this the demolition was coming way …
For those of you looking for something to do this weekend, Urbana’s Market at the Square will be offering some unique entertainment as part of their monthly Art at the Market series. This time, the …
If you’ve been following the news over the past couple of weeks, terrorism across the globe has become pretty hard to ignore. With recent attacks in London, Paris, Kabul, and most recently, Tehran, attacks are …
From the News-Gazette: John Dixon on Wednesday retired after 43 years at The News-Gazette. He was hired in 1974 as a part-time photo lab technician. In 1979 he was hired as a staff photographer, promoted …
If you were ever questioning what the University of Illinois was doing to lend a hand in combating climate change and protecting our planet, here’s an answer for you. Since 2015, U of I has …
It’s a pretty well-established fact that one of the best, and most unique, live entertainment events in Champaign-Urbana belongs to Champaign Ladies Amateur Wrestling (CLAW), which pits wrestlers against each other, aided by awesome live …
In case you needed another reason to prove that the University of Illinois is globally relevant, today you can have one. U of I scientists, working on behalf of the Illinois Natural History Survey, have …
If you’re not familiar with WILL’s Book Mentor Program, you probably should be. The program, which has been around since 2004, provides thousands of books to youth in Champaign-Urbana via Head Start programs. Check out …
Earlier this week, Urbana Mayor Diane Marlin released a statement regarding the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord, and asserted her committment to taking action locally to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and slow the …
When stopping by for my Wed $2 latte, I noticed the specials board had some fun & nerdy listings: Butterbeer Polar Cap Bloody Dragon Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster Being a nerd (and frequenter of ERC), …
Beginning tomorrow, the University YMCA will be home to a new Community Resource Center for refugees and immigrants who are settling in the Champaign-Urbana area. Three Spinners, a local organization dedicated to supporting these newcomers …
Poets at the Post is a monthly open mic for all poets, storytellers, and spoken word artists. Where: The Iron Post in Urbana When: The 2nd Monday of each month What Time: Sign-ups at 6:30, …
The fine folks at iVenture Accelerator and Champaign-Urbana’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) have put together this gathering of the top student startups, entrepreneurs and more at Sipyard tomorrow from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Check out the …
One of Champaign-Urbana’s institutions is coming down soon — the Illini Inn will be put to rest sometime this summer, per the News-Gazette. While this isn’t news entirely — it is worth mentioning, as there have …
From Carle’s website: Carle, developers move forward with west Champaign plans Carle at the Fields building construction and retail development continue to progress on schedule. This week, Carle leaders and partnering developers will present plans for …
