Champaign Park District has a big day this Saturday, May 29th: Sholem Aquatic Center and Prairie Farm both open for the season, and the Summer Concert series kicks off. All of the specific details are …
It’s almost June. And that means Boneyard Arts Festival 2021 is just a few weeks away. Mark your calendars for June 18th through the 20th and stay tuned to BYAF’s Facebook and website for updates. …
Common Ground Food Co-op is resuming its popular cooking classes, albeit virtually. You’ll order a meal kit and then follow the class on Zoom. The next class is 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, June …
Henry Frayne’s seventh album for alternative-shoegaze project Lanterna, Hidden Drives, is slated for release next week. The new album comes out on June 4th on Badman Recording Co., the band’s follow up to 2015’s Backyards. You can preorder …
Eighteen years ago today, NCSA Senior Research Scientist Craig Steffen and other NCSA researchers were featured in The New York Times for using the Playstation 2 to build a high performance computing cluster. From the NCSA website: Researchers …
Champaign and Urbana school districts will once again be providing free summer meals for anyone 18 and under. Here is pick up and site information: Champaign Meals are available at Centennial, Franklin, Jefferson, and several …
After the success of their recent soft opening, Ausharra Knox of Beard Culture has announced that the new Beard Culture Barbershop & Gallery will be open for business on June 1st. Knox shared on Instagram that …
Red Crib Acres just opened their apple CSA for sign ups. You can pick up weekly apple pecks starting in late August or early September for ten weeks. Members of the CSA pick up their apples …
Carla M. Boyd has been appointed to the newly created position, and her primary responsibility will be oversight of the City of Urbana’s human rights ordinance as well as the civilian police review board. Here …
Here’s some good news for C-U artists. The Giertz Gallery’s deadline for submissions to Around the Block III, Artists from our (Virtual) Neighborhood, has been extended to Thursday, May 27th. All entries must be submitted …
After closing last year in October, Rosati’s Pizza in Urbana will reopen with new owners in June. It will be nice to have Chicago thin crust pizza, deep dish pizza, pasta, wings, salads, and sandwiches in …
There’s a new food vendor at the farmers markets this summer, and they are selling what they describe as “small batch craft hot sauce” to compliment your meats anything else you’d like to add a …
Brooke Nicol from Wandering Way Wellness and Amanda Sheppard from Mindful Beginnings are hosting a full moon meditation session with sound and reiki healing at 7 p.m. this Friday, May 28th at the Allerton Park …
It’s almost time for Crystal Lake Family Aquatic Center to open for the season, which is very exciting after a summer of no swimming last year. In the current phase of reopening, they are able …
Even before pandemic times, sitting outside under the stars and enjoying a movie on a big screen was a must do activity. Now, if you’re not quite feeling like sitting in a movie theater yet — …
Sometime in the recent past, someone decided that there should be National Italian Beef week. In the year 2021, that is this week. I’m all for any excuse to partake in the eating of one …
Bob Dylan has major connection to C-U because of his role in making Farm Aid a reality, but apparently he shares writing credit on two songs titled Champaign, Illinois. Former SP Music Editor John Steinbacher …
After four 18 hole rounds at Swan Lake Resort in Indiana, the Parkland men’s golf team clinched a one stroke win in the final round over South Mountain Community College to claim the NJCAA DII Men’s …
Damn, it’s hot out there. This bourbon peach punch slush ($7) from Art Mart was so freaking good — and it can quench the heat and maybe some of that Monday blah. Starting with whiskey …
The Illinois General Assembly is moving forward with redistricting in an attempt to meet the May 31st deadline for new maps. Not much will change for us in C-U/Champaign County with these proposed new maps …
June will be here before you know it, and what better way to begin your Pride celebration than to pick up some of these cute flags from a queer-owned business. View …
Summer is just about here and that means summer activities like tubing down the Middle Fork River. Kickapoo Adventures is open this weekend and offers tubing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, and biking. You can book …
These hot days call for a cold cocktail. Why not add some fresh herbs from a local farmer’s garden? Molly Oberg from Meyer Produce shared a reel on the farm’s Instagram account showing how to …
If you think this pic from Made in Urbana’s 3D printed crab meetup looks like fun, you’ve got to check out their collab with illustrator/animator Matt Wiley. Welcome to the crab rave! …
Each Sunday morning, the Champaign County Audubon Society hosts a bird walk through Crystal Lake Park or Busey Woods. The 90 minute walk is free, but registration is required. You’ll meet at Anita Purves Nature …
According to their Facebook page, Pixan Konob’ Interepreters are… “un grupo de jóvenes mujeres y hombres interesados en formarnos como interpretes comunitarios. Nuestro objetivo es crear un espacio en dónde podamos compartir nuestra cultura y lengua propia …
Muralist Carlie Upchurch has brought her magic to Urbana once again. Check out her latest work at the corner of Urbana and Green Streets. And follow her on Instagram for more updates. Photo by Seth …
As the saying goes, a broken clock is right twice a day. Rodney Davis was one of 35 representives that voted to establish a bipartisan commission to investigate the attack on the Capitol. It’s a …
The University of Illinois Press has just released its Fall 2021 catalogue. You can read it here. This is the academic adult version of the Scholastic Book Fair (the very best day in elementary school). …
This month has been filled with end-of-year showcases from performing arts and visual arts students at the University of Illlinois. But have you seen this incredible work from the lighting students at Illinois Theatre? Installations in …
I love the sandwiches from Cheese & Crackers. I’m partial to Mindy’s Italian, but every now and again I manage to try something else on the menu. I’m never disappointed. This week, I tried the …
Champaign County Forest Preserve District shared this delightful video of fox cubs frolicking in the grass at Sangamon River Forest Preserve. I’ve watched it ten times already. Notice how the mom is trying very hard …
There’s a new food truck in town, and this one serves up pasta, sandwiches, soup, and lasagna. There are no hours of operation posted on their Facebook page or website, but the truck will be …
If these grey days are getting you down, watching OHOK Press screenprint these colorful album jackets will help brighten your day. View this post on Instagram …
Parkland College is partnering with Walgreens to host a vaccination clinic on Thursday, May 20th from 3 to 7 p.m. in the M4 parking lot. This is a great option if you (or someone you …
La Mixteca is not messing around. Do you like tacos? Check out this foot long taco ($13.49) filled with beef or chicken, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, cilantro, and french fries. Yeah, fries. You …
When restaurants closed for in person dining back in March 2020, Hamilton Walker’s created their own online butcher shop, selling the cuts of meat and fish that they use to create their delicious dishes. It’s …
Cara A. Finnegan, professor of communication at U of I will be doing a virtual book launch on Wednesday, May 19th at 5 p.m. Her latest book, Photographic Presidents: Making History From Daguerreotype to Digital is now …
The Champaign Farmers Market returns to Downtown Champaign on May 18th from 3 to 6 p.m. It will take place every Tuesday until October 26th. You’ll find it in the parking lot at Neil and …
Champaign County Safe has posted a helpful guide to when and where you should wear a mask, given the updated guidance from the state of Illinois and the CDC. Read specifics here, and check out …
If you have kids aged 3-17, the Champaign County Forest Preserve District has an in person option for them. Preschoolers and a parent or guardian can try out Nature Explorers on June 2nd and 9th …
Until yesterday, I did not know who Brian David Gilbert and Karen Han are, but when a friend shared this hilariously odd video about birds that was quite obviously filmed here — you’ll catch lots …
Yoga with Goats is back. On Sunday May 23rd, June 6th, 13th, and 20th, you can do some yoga at Prairie Fruits Farm with the cutie goats. Class is an hour, and registration is $35 …
The organizers of the Urbana-Champaign Crochet Coral Reef Satellite have installed a promotional pop-exhibition of the ongoing project in the Jane Addams Books window display. And there’s still time for you to get involved. There …
Giertz Gallery at Parkland College is calling for local artist submissions for their Around the Block III: Artists from our Neighborhood online exhibit. According to their recent announcement: “Selected works will be showcased on our …
Rodney Davis is focusing a lot of his attention on Governor Pritzker and his role in the redistricting process. Back in April, he was urging Governor Pritzker to veto any redistricting map drawn by lawmakers. Two …
High school students can apply to be a Summer Youth Arts Intern with the City of Urbana. They’d work with the Arts and Culture Coordinator and Economic Development Manager to learn about arts administration. Learn …
Illinois Reboot is “a FREE coding pre-academy that exposes participants to technical skill fundamentals and provides coaching and mentoring from local tech professionals.” The program was created by University of Illinois Research Park with the …
The covidSHIELD saliva testing system developed at U of I, and now being used by other universities and institutions throughout the state, will get a big financial boost to get the tests into middle schools …
