Hamilton Walker’s does cocktails well, and I’m looking forward to trying one of these new spring concoctions. These seasonal drinks are available for in-person consumption, and reservations are recommend. If you’re sticking with to-go, be …
Yesterday, the U.S. Census Bureau released preliminary data indicating the number of congressional districts each state will have going forward, based on the 2020 Census. As expected, Illinois will be losing one seat. The discussion …
This May Day you can enjoy a walkabout through six downtown Urbana art spots. A combined effort by Bohemia, Cinema Gallery, The Gilbert Gallery, International Galleries, The Urbana Museum of Photography, and the Tom Brewer …
Members of all of the University of Illinois bands will be performing live chamber music on the steps of Krannert Center on Friday, April 30th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The La Paloma food …
Located on Green Street in Campustown, Golden Wheat opened at the end of 2020. It’s in between Dunkin’ Donuts and Cracked! on Green. The menu includes options like braised pork, dumplings, noodle soups, and wontons. …
Today is National Pretzel Day (apparently), and as my Instagram feed is full of pretzel content, it had me wondering where all the pretzels are in C-U. I’ve seen pretzel bites on app menus, and …
Throughout the pandemic, Champaign County Safe has periodically shared these readiness surveys to gauge how the community plans to engage with local businesses. With vaccinations on the rise, and a season of outdoor opportunities on the …
Why not start out the week with a bit of baseball news, shall we? Here’s a cool thing that happened: Riley Gowens, Ryan O’Hara, and Cole Kirschsieper combined for Illinois Baseball’s first no-hitter since 1985 …
Feeding Our Kids was one organization of 175 across Illinois to receive a $20,000 grant from the COVID-19 Community Collaboration Fund by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. The COVID-19 Community Collaboration Fund focused on …
Today is National Picnic Day apparently, and it’s not snowing, so why not grab some takeout and find a nice spot for a slightly chilly picnic? You could also wait a few days until the …
Earth Day was yesterday, Arbor Day is April 30th, and the Urbana Park District and City of Urbana are inviting you to find 15 historic trees near Downtown Urbana. From Urbana’s Sustainibility Spring Newsletter: “Each tree …
Twenty-one years ago today, the City of Champaign declared April 22nd to be GirlZone Day, in honor of the groundbreaking grassroots initiative that “hosted hands-on workshops for girls and young women led by proudly feminist, …
This was the first week that vaccination appointments set up by C-U Public Health District have gone unfilled. Have we reached a vaccination wall already? You can read more in today’s News-Gazette article. If you still …
Parkland College cordially invites you to attend the 2021 Art and Design Student Awards Ceremony and Celebration, on May 6th at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Student work will be on display both on social media …
Visit Champaign County has a TikTok now to highlight cool things about C-U. You don’t need the TikTok app to enjoy this new video about how Page Roasting Company roasts coffee. @visitchampaign Page Roasting Company …
Beginning April 29th, Sipyard will be open 5 to 11 p.m.,Thursdays through Saturdays. Even though Sipyard is an outdoor bar, please remember to be mindful that not everyone may not have been vaccinated (yet). Enjoy …
Elizabeth A. Reese, Yunpoví (Willow Flower in the Tewa language) will be an assistant professor of law, making her the first Native American on the faculty at Stanford Law. She is a tribal law scholar, specifically focused …
A year ago, I spoke with Mallory Robertson about her son Jeremiah (Jero), now a freshman at Centennial High School. Jeremiah, with the help of Robertson and her husband Prince, authored the children’s book Jero’s Journey, …
For the past two years, as Crystal Lake has been undergoing some rehab as part of the larger park project, boat rentals have been paused. Beginning May 1st, you can once again rent row boats, paddle …
Today was the last day that mail in ballots could be counted, before the Champaign County Clerk sends the results to the state for certification. Here are some of the outcomes; you can find all …
Yes, even though we are experiencing another winter today in C-U, May is just around the corner at that means it’s time for Market at the Square! Urbana’s Market at the Square will open on …
This is an important announcement from members of the Glass Room Poets for fans of live poetry readings: “Members Emily Kerlin, Robert Manaster, Elizabeth Majerus, and John Palen [will] read their work in the hallowed …
URBANITE Dance Showcase, an event that originated at the U of I and now performs shows nationally and internationally, will be live at Memorial Stadium on May 1st. Initially open only to U of I …
Last week, the University of Illinois Department of Aerospace Engineering hosted a 25-minute question and answer session with alumnus Mike Hopkins, a NASA astronaut currently aboard the International Space Station. You can watch the full …
Dr. Kate Clancy, Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology posed this question on Twitter back in February: A colleague told me she has heard from others that their periods were heavy post-vax. I’m curious …
Big Thorn Farm & Brewery‘s iconic Tree Bar will open for the season on Thursday, April 29th. The Tree Bar is an elevated bar built in the woods from wood harvested from the Farm’s woods, …
After more than a year of curbside and carryout, Flying Machine Avionics is now open indoors. A few things to note before you head over to enjoy a nice cup of Page Roasting coffee: You …
On Saturday, April 24th, Champaign County Forest Preserve District is hosting a Volunteer Help Day in honor of Earth Day. They are looking for volunteers that can help with clean up and invasive species removal …
Today First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona visited Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon, Illinois (in the northwestern part of the state). The University of Illinois provided the saliva …
Caribbean Grill is one of 37 independent businesses across the country that has been awarded a $15,000 grant in addition to PPE from the James Beard Foundation. As part of the foundation’s efforts to support …
Sweetmelk, Kenna Mae Reiss’ project, has released a new EP, Living Room, which features three tracks you can buy/stream now on your platform of choice. Back in January, we posted about the title track and the …
The Land Connection kept the indoor market going throughout the winter, allowing folks to continue to shop their favorite local farmers and vendors. As summer creeps closer, there are just two more opportunities to shop …
ICYMI, escape room lovers: You may now hunt for clues to complete your “escape” in person. C-U Adventures in Time & Space has reopened for in-person escape room gaming. You can book your visit on …
Did you know you can order vegan calzones from D.P. Dough? They have four different options: Vegan BBQ, Vegan-Veggie Burger, Vegan Nacho, Spicy Vegan. You can also order Vegan Cheese Stix. All of the calzones …
If you’re a fan of muralist Langston Allston, here’s your chance to collaborate with him on new project for downtown Urbana. Allston will be holding a series of Zoom meetings throughout May to get input …
Allerton Park is hosting its 8th annual plant sale fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 1st and 2nd. There will be a whole bunch of different plants, including a limited supply of …
Rose Bowl Tavern is bringing their parking lot patio back, and will be hosting Kilborn Alley Blues Band for their first show of the year. The show is from 7 to 10 p.m., and it’s …
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District has scheduled two more vaccine clinics for next week, where they will be administering doses of Moderna. The clinics are April 19th and 20th at the Rantoul Youth Center, and are …
Though we may not get to enjoy an in-person 2021 Re-fashioned show, we can still see the amazing work by Susan Becker’s Introduction to Fashion students on Facebook. You’ll find amazing entries in the “The Newspaper …
James Hathaway, frontman of Truck Parts, and member of Hathaways, is debuting this video for his track “Fangorn Forest” by way of JAPRO’s Bedroom Broadcast series. Hathaway describes the meaning behind the song, which he …
Curious how vaccines were developed, now that we are consistently talking about vaccines amidst the COVID-19 pandemic? Carl R. Woese Institute for Geonomic Biology, which you’ve probably heard simply as IGB, has developed these vaccine …
I’ve lived in C-U for more than 20 years, and attended the U of I, and it wasn’t until recently that I was even aware that these steam tunnels exist, and are apparently a rather …
Illinois Theatre Actors, Theatre Studies Screenwriters, and Media and Cinema Studies Filmmakers collaborated to create a short film entitled REDBALL, and Krannert Art Museum will be playing it on a continuous loop in their auditorium April 15-17. …
NAYA‘s new burger has a beef patty, American cheese, and bacon on a two halves of a maple bacon cronut. This burger ($14) sounded wild, and I had to try it. The cronut, a croissant-doughnut …
The Spurlock Museum is hosting a virtual discussion about “the role of photography in capturing moments of civil unrest” with renowned artist Sheila Pree Bright. “Documenting Contemporary Social Justice Movements” is Thursday, April 15th at …
I don’t like to drink straight up coffee in the afternoon; noon is kind of my threshold. However, there are some afternoons where a little caffeine boost is necessary, and I’m not a soda person. …
The CDC has given the green light for vaccinated people to safely travel, so there will be more and more people taking to the skies, which is good news for our own Willard Airport. They …
Dis N’ Dat BBQ is a Black woman-owned restaurant in Rantoul cooking up delicious barbeque. The menu includes a Chicago-style chopped steakburger, deep-fried pork chops, beef brisket sandwich, ribs, pulled pork, rib tips, wings, Polish sausage, Italian …
I was fortunate to dine al fresco at Farren’s last week on a day I wasn’t in the mood for a burger. Why fortunate? I find it very difficult to order anything but the Motherlode …
