Leslie David Baker and Kate Flannery, aka Stanley and Meredith, will be doing a Q&A at Foellinger Auditorium on April 25th from 7 to 9 p.m. The event is a part of Last Chance Week, …
The Urbana Park District will be replacing the Meadowbrook Park playground next year, and it’s looking for your input on the final designs. There are three final designs (view the details at the link above); …
The high school service clubs from Academy High, Centennial, Central, and Uni are working together to host the Caring Carnival on Saturday, April 30th at Meadowbrook Park. From 4 to 7 p.m., the community is welcome …
Where Are You, Jay Bennett?, the new documentary on the acclaimed singer-songwriter and former Wilco member Jay Bennett is out today. Directed by Gorman Bechard and Fred Uhter, the film explores the life and journey of …
University of Illinois professor of comparative and world literature and director of the Initiative in Holocaust, Genocide, and Memory Studies, Brett Ashley Kaplan, has penned her first novel. Rare Stuff will be available August 1st …
The 3rd annual OnRamp Agriculture Conference is happening on July 26th at the State Farm Center. The AgTech startup conference hosted by gener8tor, and presented by Cooperative Ventures, the University of Illinois Research Park, Serra Ventures, …
Centennial grad Kayla Campbell made this really sweet TikTok about her dad starting a new job after 30 years at his previous one. It has nearly 4 million views. @kayla_campbell65 take this as a reminder …
Former Parkland student and University of Illinois athlete Daniel Romanchuk won the men’s wheelchair division of the Boston Marathon in 2019, and now he has a second title. Congratulations to #ILLINOIS athlete Daniel Romanchuk, who …
On Friday I decided to take advantage of the clear crisp morning to slip over to Japan House for the obligatory viewing of the sakura (if you haven’t made it there yet, do it now), …
Registration is now open for the Champaign County Spring Residential Electronics Collection. The event is on May 21st at Parkland College (use the Duncan Road entrance). You will book a 15 minute slot online, then …
Audiofeed Music Festival unfortunately had to cancel the 2020 and 2021 festivals due to COVID-19. Now they’re coming back strong in 2022 with a big lineup, lead by Pedro the Lion, Rosie Thomas, Flatfoot 56, …
A group of medical students at Carle Illinois College of Medicine are providing medical and psychiatric evaluations for refugees and asylum seekers, as well as raising awareness about human rights issues. Lidja Barbaric, a 4th …
There’s a new restaurant on Green Street called Thai Fusion. Located between Teamoji and Golden Wheat, the Campustown restaurant serves fast casual combination plates with a side of rice. There is a choice of steamed …
Every year at the Japan House, there is a small window where the cherry blossom trees bloom, displaying their famous pink flowers. The entirety of the bloom from the small florets to the fantastic pink …
The Red Herring, which has been closed for regular hours this semester (but open for special events), is hosting an Earth Day Open House with food, music, and a raffle benefiting Solidarity Gardens. The vegan …
On May 6th, an exciting shopping experience is headed to Champaign. Paved Paradise is a traveling pop-up record store, making stops in cities all over the Midwest and East Coast. The idea was forged by independent record …
Come see what the Parkland Art & Design students have been up to. As the news release states the exhibition offers “an impressive body of student work in photography, painting, drawing, metals, sculpture, three-dimensional design, …
The babies are here, and Prairie Fruits Farm will be open on Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., for you to shop the farm store and walk around the farm. Per the post …
The City of Urbana wants your help creating a new work of art. In collaboration with professional muralist and C-U native Langston Allston, participants will be able to make their own mark on Urbana by …
As the parent of a teen daughter of prom age, I can definitely speak to how expensive it can be to purchase a prom dress. It can be a major barrier for students. Mike Ingram, …
You can celebrate Earth Day at Miller Park Zoo on Saturday, April 23rd, from 12 to 3 p.m. at the kickoff celebration for their month long Party for the Planet. See some adorable animals, check …
Chaos has come to Bikini Bottom as Spongebob and friends face the destruction of their underworld home. The musical is based on “the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg and features a book by …
YWCA USA’s annual Stand Against Racism campaign happens every April to “raise awareness about the negative impact of institutional and structural racism in our communities and to build community among those who work for racial …
U of I alum and independent journalist Terrell Jermaine Starr is giving a talk at the Campus Instructional Facility Auditorium on April 19th at 7:30 p.m. Starr was in Ukraine at the beginning of the …
In collaboration with the Dancing Illini and Cinnamon Dance Works, the Urbana Dance Company will present a weekend-long series of Latin Dance instructor and open dance. Take an hour long class in Salsa or Bachata …
Spring is the perfect time to take a hike on the Rayburn-Purnell Woods Trail in Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve in Mahomet. Champaign County Forest Preserve District has a self-guided Wildflower Walk that wil help …
Re-Fashioned is a fashion show featuring the work of University of Illinois School of Art & Design students in the fashion classes. All of the looks are made with reused and recycled materials. It’s a …
There’s a new place for wine coming to Downtown Champaign called Ladro Enoteca, and the teaser post on Instagram announced that it would be coming this spring. View this post on …
Three University of Illinois professors were awarded prestigious Guggenheim Fellowships this year: Chemistry professors So Hirata and Prashant Jain, and Dance professor Cynthia Oliver. You can read about their respective projects in this U of …
Garage-punk outfit Kangaroo Court have released their first recorded single, “Something’s Gotta Give.” Despite having no recorded music since their inception in late 2021, the band quickly rose in popularity around C-U with their energetic performances, …
Smith Burger Co. is teaming up with Ye Olde Donut Shoppe again to serve up their Glazed and Confused burger (yes, a burger made with glazed donuts instead of buns) on Wednesday, April 20th. They …
Though reflecting the social change and climate of the past couple years, including events such as the murder of George Floyd and how it affected the nation, University of Illinois School of Music jazz vocalist …
Just Hamburgers, a tiny but mighty burger shack in Paxton, will permanently close on April 30th. Nothing terrible has happened to precipitate this closure; the owners simply want to retire. If you want one last …
Add BoBo China to the list of restaurants that have permanently closed in C-U. The Chinese restaurant served cuisine from the Northeast part of China with dishes like hand-made dumplings, clay pot food, and mountain …
Sola Gratia’s annual plant sale begins Friday, May 6th and continues daily through Sunday, May 15th. You’ll find veggies, herbs, and some fruits, as well as flowers from Country Arbors. The sale is daily, from …
40 North’s Great ARTdoors program is accepting artwork submissions through 11:59 p.m., Friday, April 8th. The Great ARTdoors offers opportunities for artists to present outdoor, public installations. There are 11 locations, and selected artists will …
Inner Voices Social Issues Theatre has a long tradition of speaking out and speaking up. However, their 25th anniversary (was came and went in 2020) could not be properly celebrated because of the pandemic. Now, …
Spurlock Museum is looking to the community to help create a Quinceañeras exhibit this fall. From their Facebook post: Quinceañeras are typically a coming-of-age practice for girls turning fifteen in much of US Latina/o/x and Latin …
Think food can’t be a tool in the classroom? Allow me to introduce you to I-POP, the program that makes agricultural education memorable. Created by Anthony Studer, an associate professor in the Department of Crop …
Hip-hop artist Kai Billz$ has a new song and accompanying music video out. The song is titled “Afterlife” and features a verse from Jarrel Young of Illini Anthem fame. Billz$ and Young’s chemistry is apparent, …
The UIUC Ukrainian Student Association is joining with colleges across the U.S. to stand in solidarity with Ukrainian student and community members at a vigil on April 7th at 8 p.m. They will be gathering in …
WILL-AM, one of the first radio stations in the country, and the oldest component of Illinois Public Media, is turning 100. On Wednesday, April 6th, there will be a commemoration ceremony at Campbell Hall, with …
This Saturday, April 9th, is Boneyard Creek Community Day, the annual event where volunteers are dispatched all over C-U to clean up sections of Boneyard Creek. Volunteers can sign up as individuals or as a …
Nectar have announced the release date of their newest record No Shadow. The record is scheduled to drop May 13 on Lauren Records. You can preorder the record now. The group also shared a new track off …
Cloud Mountain Kombucha has won gold at the inaugural Kombucha Kup for their Autumn Mary (fruited category) and Lemon Balm Ginger (ginger/spice category) flavors. Cloud Mountain Kombucha opened in Lincoln Square Mall about six months …
Common Ground is joining with Plantify and the CU Plant People group to host a swap on April 16th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bring any plants, seeds, tools, cuttings, soil, pots, trays, or …
Next Saturday, April 16th, The Champaign Center Partnership will present the second annual Downtown Champaign Wine Walk. From 5 to 7 p.m., ticketed guests will take a self-guided tour of Downtown Champaign as they sip, …
If you’d like to vote by mail in the June 28th election, you can now submit your request at the Champaign County Clerk’s website. This time around, because of a new law in Illinois, you …
Ebertfest has announced the 2022 schedule, including special guests. We previously shared that Guillermo del Toro would be speaking after the screening of his latest film, Nightmare Alley. You can also catch director Ramin Bahrani …
