For fans of EKAH and The Magic Lantern, the cancelation of the series’ second installment this past spring was definitely a disappointment. But on October 26th, we’ll finally get to experience it online. In her …
I can certainly make a PB&J at home for lunch, but that’s no fun. The mid-day meal is an important meal for me — and probably for everyone — to give energy to keep the body and …
One of my very favorite podcasts is NPR’s Code Switch, hosted by Gene Demby and Shereen Marisol Meraji. Monday, October 19th, Meraji will be joining the Illini Union Board for an interactive Q&A, which is …
Discussing Pressing Issues: Women and Labor in the 1930s is happening from 12 to 1 p.m. on October 15th via Zoom. You will hear from Emily E LB Twarog, Associate Professor in the University of Illinois …
The Sixth Judicial Circuit Court includes Champaign, DeWitt, Douglas, Macon, Moultrie and Piatt counties. Each county has its own courthouse and court, but they are blocked together to form the Sixth Circuit. There are 14 …
Formerly known as a The Nifty Nook, Made in Urbana is the 3D printing studio local artists and makers have been waiting for. With a goal of “making small scale manufacturing accessible to small businesses …
Following the national lead, local organizers are planning a Women’s March and rally in West Side Park on Saturday, October 17th from 12 to 1 p.m. From the press release: “The C-U Women’s Rally and …
Something I’ve always appreciated about Fleurish, beyond their beautiful and unique flowers, is their selection of quirky items that you can purchase to spice up your living space. Right now they have these awesome hand …
In what seems like an actual lifetime ago, there was a bunch of talk about Golden Corral coming to Champaign (newsflash: it didn’t happen). What is 2017, anyway? I don’t even remember anything before March …
Cafe Kopi shared this breakfast sandwich on Facebook, and I can’t stop looking at it. The bread, the melted cheese, and that egg all look so good. All of Cafe Kopi’s sandwiches are $5.95 and …
About Illinois 15th Congressional District: The 15th district covers a very large area of land in East Central Illinois. It includes the counties of Clark, Clay, Clinton, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, …
How does a virtual parade work exactly? With miniature shoebox sized floats. Here is the press release from Champaign Center Partnership: There’s no place like home for the holidays – a classic holiday tune that …
One true delight in the winter months is being able to visit Lincoln Square Mall for Urbana’s Market IN the Square each Satuday morning from November to April. Organizer Urbana Business Association feels that at …
If you’ve missed getting your Art Coop fix via an in-store experience, you’re in luck. Starting today, in-store visits are available by appointment. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Masks are required at all …
The experimental pop/ambient project Warm Darn has released a new record, Take the Pain, which you can stream below. Released just this past Friday, this is Warm Darn’s follow-up (though there was an EP in between) to …
CU Fab Lab is celebrating 10 years, and will have several events to celebrate throughout the year. This month they are doing a Binge-able Cosplay Halloween Showcase, virtually, that is free and open to all …
On Monday, October 26th, Artist Seitu Jones will join a panel of Champaign-Urbana residents, including several University of Illinois faculty, to think together about what lies beneath local food insecurities and to illuminate the needs, desires …
After endorsing “nobody” for President of the United States in the 2016 election race, The News-Gazette has endorsed Joe Biden in 2020 over Donald Trump. The announcement came today, just a few days after their endorsement of …
h/t to Champaign Showers for this: lmaooooooo did everyone know that the @ChampaignGOP campaign HQ is the former Hooters pic.twitter.com/LCveAXAx7W — Champaign Showers (@217Showers) October 9, 2020 Top image from Champaign Showers’ tweet.
The University of Illinois Year of Creative Writers has returned to this month with a Zoom format. There’s still time to register for the October 13th event featuring two Chicago-based writers, Daniel Borzutzky and Christopher …
Yes, we are thinking about Thankgiving already, even though March was two days ago (but somehow also two years ago). Common Ground Food Co-op has opened their turkey pre-ordering. If you do so before November …
After consistently endorsing Rodney Davis to represent IL-13, The News-Gazette shockingly shifted course and gave Betsy Dirksen Londrigan the nod this time around. It’s interesting that one of the biggest reasons they’ve switched to Londrigan …
Humanities Research Institute has invited Crisitina Ibarra and Alex Rivera, directors of the film The Infiltrators, to participate in a virtual discussion and Q & A. From the film description: The Infiltrators is a docu-thriller that tells …
The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting and CU-CitizenAccess.org have compiled a list of COVID-19 outbreaks in Champaign County, using previously unreleased data from the state of Illinois specifying which events and locations caused the outbreaks. …
About the Circuit Clerk: From Champaign County Circuit Clerk’s website: The Champaign County Circuit Clerk’s Office keeps all Circuit Court records and collects all court-related fines and fees. The Office connects the judicial system and …
Our Champaign County Clerk, Aaron Ammons, is doing a fantastic job at making sure we are all educated about voting by mail (if you aren’t aware of that, just go to the Champaign County Clerk …
District 102 encompasses parts of Champaign, Douglas, Edgar, Moultrie, and Shelby counties. The seat is currently held by Republican Brad Halbrook. Brad Halbrook Halbrook was first appointed to the state legislature in 2012, to fill …
Willard Airport and American Airlines will resume daily flights in November. There will be one daily flight to Charlotte, 12 flights per week to Dallas, and six flights per week to Chicago. If you’re planning …
My spouse and I have a standard order at Hamilton Walker’s, which involves their spinach salad and the aged steak burger. On a recent visit for sidewalk dining, we decided to go crazy and throw …
With their commitment to “resisting [queer and trans] erasure through print culture,” it’s no surprise Meanwhile… Letterpress has been working hard to get out the vote. Watch the magic happen as 450, two-color postcards come …
Crystal Lake Park is in the midst of a huge renovation project right now, and one of the new additions are these outdoor chess/checkers and backgammon tables, as well as a set up for bags. …
These gourmet Hope & Harvest peanuts sold by Cheese & Crackers are known for their large size and distinctive crunch. There are several different types, or cultivars, of peanuts. These are Virginia peanuts, and they …
In my research for our little libraries map, I came across the following Tweet: Seen on my neighborhood walk yesterday ! #dogswithsticks pic.twitter.com/mFlURRxFpZ — Deborah Schauffler (@schauffd22) June 25, 2020 I thought it was super …
2020 ACE Awards nominations are open; and that means its time for us to honor the folks who make our arts scene what it is. Artists, arts educators, advocates, and arts-related businesses each play a …
Last night Illinois Public Media, WCIA, and League of Women Voters of Champaign County hosted a debate between IL-13 Congressional candidates Betsy Dirksen Londrigan and Rodney Davis. If this flew under your radar, you can …
Yes, this year’s Ebertfest had to be cancelled. But film buffs can still connect with folks in the film industry as well as those who study media and film through the 2020 Ebert Symposium. This …
About the Champaign County Recorder of Deeds: If you don’t follow county level government very closely, you might not have a lot of knowledge about what a recorder actually does. It’s one of those races …
This is going to be a delightful week for being outside — we don’t have many of these days left — so maybe head over to Everyday Kitchen for some Happy Hour specials. Monday through Friday, from …
The houses built in this year’s Raise the Woof “Build from Home” Edition are completed and up for auction. You can bid on them at Habitat’s eBay site, or purchase one outright from the Restore …
Leslie Till, owner of Oh, Honey Pie food truck, is also a dedicated Hamilton fan, and she took that fandom to the next level with her Halloween decorations. You can get a sneak peek at her Hamilton …
Next Wednesday, October 14th, the chefs behind C&C Kitchen’s food truck are offering a virtual cooking class with ingredients delivered to your door, so you can cook along with them. Offered by the Urbana Parks …
Here’s some good news for area teen poets. In addition to the call for nominations for the 2020 City of Urbana Poet Laureate position, the City of Urbana has announced the launch of a Youth …
Early voting began last week at Brookens Administration Center, and will expand to more locations on October 19th. MTD is not currently charging fares, so you can have one less thing in the way of …
The City of Urbana shared that there will indeed be trick-or-treating in Champaign and Urbana this year, setting the hours from 5 to 7 p.m. on October 31st, though they encourage alternate activities at home …
According to Superintendent Vic Zimmerman, Kirby Medical Center will be offering the tests for students and employees that may have COVID related symptoms: Kirby Medical Center will be providing no-cost RAPID COVID testing for our …
The Champaign and Urbana Park Districts have collaborated for The Great Pumpkin Hunt, which begins today and last throughout the month of October. They’ve painted several pumpkin faces on surfaces throughout Champaign and Urbana Parks. …
About the County Board: The County Board is the central legislative body of our Champaign County government. There are 11 districts, and two board members elected to each district. The County Board makes decisions about …
Though the pandemic has closed Krannert Center to the public, staff have been busy with accessibility upgrades that will help make it more navigable to all upon its reopening. As stated in the recent announcement, …
In June we asked you where C-U’s little libraries were, and you reponded. Thank you for that! Taking your information and the list of official Little Free Libraries, we put together a map of C-U’s …
