Triptych Brewing is kicking off this Thursday with some really great news. Their plans for expansion were approved unanimously by the Savoy Board of Trustees and their Planning Commission. It looks like they’ll get to …
When you’re living in a town or neighborhood and you’re someone who enjoys dining out or ordering food, sometimes you get in a rut of what to order. There’s that conversation you have with yourself …
The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s latest #CleanWaterRules campaign has featured short videos about how clean water is good for small businesses. Yesterday they posted a video featuring Chris Knight discuss how clean water is …
You’re sitting on the beach. Sand between your toes, a slight breeze ruffling you hair, the sound of waves crashing barely audible over the steady stream of summer jams pouring from your speakers, and suddenly: …
I had the pleasure of spending the afternoon at Illini ballfield today. Walking up to the park someone said, “I can’t think of a better way to spend a Monday afternoon” and I agree. The …
Krannert Center is seeking local artists and creative minds to design guitars for a community guitar gallery that will take place during ELLNORA. Amateur artists are encouraged to participate and Krannert is providing the guitars. …
From the press release: Contact: Erin Lippitz, Executive Director Phone: 352-2400 Cell: 637-0570 E-mail: erin@champaigncenter.com CAMPUSTOWN’S 13 THURSDAYS ANNOUNCES FULL LINEUP OF ENTERTAINMENT! Visit Campustown all summer long and enjoy specials and deals from participating …
One of the best video stores in the country is closing its doors this summer. That’s Rentertainment has done a wonderful job sharing great films with this community and after 30 years they’ve decided to …
Earlier today, we somewhat randomly ventured into Dallas & Co., being in the Midtown neighborhood for another commitment beforehand. Perhaps I am late to the game on this one (or I didn’t notice it because …
With support from the Urbana Public Arts program and the UC Independent Media Center, Shelley Masar and friends will offer The Ladder Dance to the public at the IMC (old post office in Urbana) on …
Mark Kozelek’s project Sun Kil Moon drops a new record tomorrow called Universal Themes, a follow up to the spectacular Benji from 2014. That’s the album art right there. Kozelek spent some time in Champaign-Urbana last year …
The City of Urbana has organized a monthly lunchtime food truck series, in which several local food trucks will park at the Urbana Civic Center the last Tuesday of June, July, and August. Check out …
Unable to easily get delicious doughnuts during the school year? Pandamonium Doughnuts has a new summer schedule, with parking spots in Champaign and Urbana.
We posted a little while back about Big Grove Tavern being nominated for the People & Planet Award for Green Businesses. They’re in the top 10 and voting ends on Monday, June 1st. A top-3 …
For months, UIUC has been challenging the existence of two recently formed faculty unions, CFA Local #6546 (which represents non-tenure track instructors at UIUC) and Uni Faculty Organization (which represents instructors University Laboratory High School), …
Urbana Pops Orchestra’s first concert of its 2015 season, Once Upon a Tune, is Saturday, June 13th at 7 p.m. at Urbana Middle School. It will include the premiere of UPO’s composition contest and music …
Join us tonight on Smile Politely Radio for a pre-recorded chat with the City Manager of Champaign, Dorothy Ann David. She sets us straight on how the city runs and tells us a bit about …
One of the coolest things in the world is getting to play in a band. There’s something special about sharing your creativity in unison with others. Learning to play an instrument as a young person …
Taken from a press release: Looking for some fun on Friday, June 5th? Make the short drive to Rantoul’s Willow Pond Golf Club for their first-ever Comedy Extravaganza. The show is hosted by C-U Comedy’s …
Urbanalove has announced the Summer Movie Night Series that will take place throughout the summer in Downtown Urbana. The film series will kick off this Friday (at 129 N. Race Street) with a screening of …
The C-U Folk & Roots Festival has announced its first wave of performers: The Amigos Phil Jamison David Francey Way Down Wanderers …and there are more to come! See the Folk & Roots website …
If you look at the byline, you’re well aware that I’m a Chicago suburbanite. I played indoor sports for the most part and the closest that I’ve gotten to being an outdoorsy-type is when I’m …
Big news for music fans! Per a Krannert Center press release: KRANNERT CENTER, FOX/ATKINS DEVELOPMENT, LLC & THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS PRESENT OUTSIDE AT THE RESEARCH PARK 2015 June 12: Della Mae July 17: Kilborn …
I just thought I’d share this neat playground equiptment at Eisner Park located at the corner of Church and Russel in Champaign. Go out and enjoy these cool toys!
The Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association and the Urbana Business Association are excited to present the second annual Uncork Urbana Wine Festival, scheduled for June 13th, 2015. The festival will take place at Main …
Last year, Merry Ann’s Diner raised over $6,000 for charity during their annual Celebrity Server & Chef Fundraiser. This year, Merry Ann’s is raising their goal to $10k. From 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. on June …
According to WCIA, longtime anchorman at Dave Benton passed away this morning. Condolences to his family and friends, we’ll miss Dave’s great reporting and wonderful outlook. It is with great sadness that we tell you …
We attended the last Triptych beer dinner, which was held a few weeks ago at Big Grove Tavern, and had rave reviews. The next meal will be four-courses and will feature pairings of Triptych brews …
Following its debut at the Cherry Lane Theater, New Country — the most recent dark comedy by former C-U resident Mark Roberts — has received its review in The New York Times, courtesy of Neil …
Whoa. This is a really cool and ambitious idea coming from The Basement Gallery. There are very limited details, so we’ll let the people behind the gallery tell you about it: The space is open …
Per a Station Theatre release: ACTORS! AUDITIONS! Saturday, May 23 from 2-5pm Station Theatre 223 N. Broadway, Urbana Director Tim O’Neal will be auditioning actors for this summer’s production of a two-person show, Mary’s Wedding, …
We’re a smidge late on this, as this Facebook post just came to our attention. But it appears that Kamakura will be closing at the end of the month and then reopening with new ownership …
Tonight on Smile Politely Radio we hear from Chief Anthony Cobb about policing in Champaign, police/community relations since he took office, and how technology has changed the law enforcement game. Join us! Smile Politely Radio airs …
JSM has announced that a new pizza restaurant is going to open in campustown in the old Jersey Mike’s location. Azzip Pizza’s first Illinois location will set up shop right on Green St. and will …
Joe’s Brewery is searching for bands to perform each weekend in their outdoor beer garden this summer. The venue is looking to make campus a friendlier place for local musicians and will be seeking groups …
From a Krannert Center release: From May 23, 2015 through June 14, 2015 the Ticket Office will be closed on weekends. Krannert Center will also be closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. Normal …
The news was just posted on Espresso Royale‘s Facebook page. We don’t have any details, other than that they’ll be closing on May 26th. So this is happening….so sad to be leaving the Illini Union …
Per Facebook, V. Picasso will start serving lunch and weekend brunch beginning June 2nd.
As a community magazine, people come and go constantly from SP — which is kind of a positive thing about it from which to begin. People move through this community and keep things flowing. New …
Things have not been the brightest surrounding U of I Athletics as of late. Though several of the teams have been remarkably great on the field of play (baseball, tennis, golf) — the Illini Football …
A fundraiser to help send UC-IMC artists to the Allied Media Conference in Detroit will take place Sunday evening at the IMC. From the release: A dinner will be served for a suggested $25-$50 a …
Christian music and arts festival Audiofeed is returning to Urbana, July 2-5 with over 90 bands and speakers. Notably, the lineup includes bands like Flatfood 56 and The Soil and the Sun, and the festival …
Aroma Cafe is hosting live music each Thursday this Spring from 6-8 p.m. Weather permitting each show will be held outdoors. There’s still a few acts left to see in May including Guido Sanchez Portuguez …
The awesome news came a short while back that bacaro would start serving brunch under the name The Gravy Train, and now they’ve revealed what will be on the menu. They’ll start serving brunch this …
Good news for all the fans of Strawberry Fields out there: They’ve announced on their Facebook page that they’re reopening this June (though exact dates TBA) under new management: After news in December that the …
Rok’s Tacos, a Korean Taco food truck, served lunch for the first time today. For now, they will be parked five days a week at Green and Wright from 11:30 – 2 p.m. for lunch …
The Urbana Sweetcorn Festival will be celebrating its 40th year in Downtown Urbana on August 28th and 29th. In the past, the Urbana Business Association has brought in a national act to headline the main …
DJs from around the midwest will unite July 2-4 for “Spindependance,” a 3-day Independence Day festival taking place in Downtown Champaign. See more info and the initial lineup of DJs (including several locals) in the …
We’ve been posting a lot about C-U and the U of I showing up on “best of” lists recently. Today, Value Colleges posted their list of the top 50 Value Residential Business Schools and included …
