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The Co-op has a new outdoor art installation in front of the store featuring the work of C-U artists Mooki, Haiku, Kofi Bazzell-Smith, Nailah Davis, Ja Nelle Davenport-Pleasure, and Keenan Dailey. They commissioned existing works that …

Boozy slushies seem to be the thing right now, and honestly that’s fine with me. Rose Bowl Tavern is the latest bar to come up with some frozen concoctions. They are $6 each, and there …

NuMed, the Chicago-based cannabis company with a location in Urbana, has a new name: NuEra. Not much will change on the consumer’s end; you’ll still be able to source your medical and recreational cannibas products. …

Beginning today, you can book a room in the Mansion, Guest House, Gate House, or House in the Woods. There are several new guidelines in place, particularly for common areas (masks are required). They are …

Librarians from Parkland, University of Illinois, and area community libraries have just launched READ: Racial Education, Activism, and Discussion, a monthly discussion group that is open to anyone to join. From the press release: “Its …

The pool will not be available for open swimming, but there will be a specific schedule for lap swimming, water aerobics, and swim team practice Monday through Friday. 6 to 8 a.m.        …

Prompting Theater, a local troupe of actors with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an entry into the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. Led by Prompting Theater’s founder and director Brian Hagy, …

Earlier this year, in January, which was approximately 892 years ago, we made a video about Dancing Dog in Urbana. Among the highlights was the baking of a cake — the restuarant is vegan, so …

Get your zen on a glass of wine and some yoga at Alto Vineyards in Champaign. At 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29th, meet up with other flexible individuals for an evening of relaxation and …

University of Illinois artists-in-residents, The Jupiter String Quartet, will give a virtual concert August 6th at 6:30 p.m.  Featured in the concert program will be the world premier of composer Michi Wiancko’s To Unpathed Waters, …

If you’d like to have your art feature in the Illini Union Art Gallery, now is the time to apply. The Illini Union Board (IU Board) Arts Committee is accepting applications through August 31st. The gallery …

Right now, the next electronics recycling event is scheduled for Saturday, October 10th, with online registration beginning September 1st. Of course, it’s difficult to plan anything these days, especially large scale events. To stay up …

This year’s Summer Camp Music Festival was postponed to next year, and late last week, they announced their 2021 lineup. You can check that out below via their Facebook post. Top image by Doug Fondriest …

Just in case you didn’t already love them enough, Farren’s has added a delivery option to their list of safe ways to enjoy their food. We recently shared their bold decision to stick with outdoor …

Rogue Barber Co., located at 12 E. Washington Street in Downtown Champaign, has been under fire for their racist and bigoted commentary on/from their Facebook page. Their commentary is directed towards citizens of C-U associated with …

Savoy 16’s IMAX movie theater will soon undergo some changes, Jason Pankoke of C-U Blogfidential is reporting. Back in February, it was reported that the theater’s parent company had filed for bankrupcy. The Michigan-based parent company, …

City of Urbana Poet Laureate Will Reger has announced an online poetry workshop for adults to be held on September 3rd. The workshop will be open to poets of all levels of experience. To find …

Beginning this Tuesday, July 28th, you can pick up a free Kid’s Kit at the Champaign Farmers Market. Each week there will be a different activity centered around things like healthy eating and gardening. This …

For six weeks this summer, you can find clothing, handcrafted items, and more from Black owned businesses in C-U at the Urban Market. It will coincide with the Let’s CU Shop Small Saturdays, and the …

Collective Pour has over 60 beers on draft. If you feel paralyzed by the many choices, Sunday is the day to check out Collective Pour. On Sundays, they offer a beer flight pass for $9.50. …

Check out NAYA’s new menu here. They’re offering burgers, pasta, and pizza. I want to try the new burgers like the hangover burger ($9.50) which has American cheese, bacon, a sunny side up egg, maple …

Astronomy on Tap has gone virtual, and this month they are digging into to two topics with two grad students in the Department of Astronomy that are quite relevant for the time. From their event …

Last week, The News-Gazette reported a teacher at Next Generation in Champaign tested positive for COVID-19. Yesterday, Regional Planning Commission issued a press release about one of their employees testing postiive for COVID-19 who works at Champaign …

The Idea Store reminds us we why love them. If you want to continue to support them, check out their online store. They are also taking donations through appointments. Dear friends, You may have noticed …

During the two most recent episodes of the of the C-U at The Show radio show, Latrelle Bright, J’Lyn Hope, and Christina Jones were “asked to talk about the next steps we can take as …

The series will be in five parts, and is hosted by Endalyn Taylor, professor in the Department of Dance. According to the press release, she will “engage with faculty members and special guests to share …

Staerkel Planetarium is bringing their Prairie Skies series to your backyard beginning July 31st at 7 p.m. You can join via Zoom to get a live narrated tour of the sky. It’s free and open …

Got tomatoes? Want to learn something new from the comfort of your home? On Wednesday, July 22nd at 1 p.m., you can learn about preserving tomatoes at home. In this socially distanced, online seminar, University of …

Beginning August 15th, Champaign Public Library is going to stop charging for overdue items, and will waive fees that are on your account already. From an email they sent out to cardholders: “There are many …

Common Ground Food Co-op has re-opened their café with a refreshed menu. They are back to making sandwiches and pizzas, as well as all of the coffee and tea beverages from 7:30 a.m. to 6 …

Area school districts are still making and adjusting plans for learning this fall — here is what we said about the subject last week — and now CUPHD has released their guidelines and recommendations for schools …

This Thursday, July 23rd, Illinois Newsroom will be holding a panel discussion on Facebook live regarding the role of police. The panel will be moderated by Director of News and Public Affairs Reginald Hardwick, and it …

Chambana Proud, a collaboration between Visit Champaign County, You’re Welcome CU, Champaign County Economic Development Corporation, and 40 North, has added another design to their t-shirt selection. The shirt (or tote bag) features artwork by …

From U.S House of Representatives to County Coroner and many more at the state and local level, there will be a lot of women on the ballot this November, and that’s pretty important. We need …

The U of I Library system is resuming services for students and faculty, but currently their spaces remain closed. They’ve detailed their offerings and procedures for accessing materials on their website. Here are the important …

While I still enjoy a cup of hot coffee in the mornings, regardless of the temperature outside, I find myself craving a cold brew during the summer. Cold brew is a bit different than iced …

Those of you who skip breakfast might want to reconsider. I got one of The Bread Company’s breakfast sandwiches yesterday morning, and it was divine. I ordered the ham, egg, and cheese sandwich for $3.50. …

Fresh Press Paper has announced a new collaboration with Preservation and Conservation at the University of Illinois Library. Prairie Paper “is a sustainable option for conservation and the fine arts, ideal for case bindings, printable, and …

Peoria Charter Coach, the Peoria-based transportation company that serves a very large number of University of Illinois students and C-U community members, has just laid off 95% of its employees. According to a Facebook post, …

Free Comic Book Day usually happens in early May, but of course that didn’t happen this year. To make up for it, Free Comic Book Summer is happening at G Mart every Wednesday through September …

I’m not willing to go inside an eating or drinking establishment right now, but will venture out to a patio if it’s not crowded and it’s a place committed to following health guidance. The oppressive …

Another bad news announcement this week: Shiners Moonshine is closing August 31st. Sadly, the moonshine store never really had an opportunity to get off the ground; it’s been open for less than a year. Starting …

Fleurish is open for walk in, pick up, and local delivery if you need some beautiful flowers in your life right now, and they currently have some bouquets from Delight Flower Farm available. Call them …

Pour Bros. Craft Taproom is selling something special for all you Tiger King fans out there. This Tiger Ring beer is a sour IPA from Lil Beaver Brewery in Bloomington, Illinois. Tiger Ring is 7% …

The next installment in the Poverty Discussion Series, hosted by the University of Illinois School of Social Work, will be July 24th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The topic will be “The Distribution of …

Sign up the young poets in your life for a free virtual poetry workshop with Urbana Poet Laureate Will Reger, Sunday, July 19th from 3 to 4 p.m. Designed for kids ages 5 through 11, …

Pekara Bistro’s Downtown Champaign location at 116 N Neil Street has closed, per the information on their Facebook page. Their location at Springfield and Prospect remains, which opened in 2018 as an expansion of their presence here …

The University of Illinois has signed on with “peer institutions in the filing of amicus briefs in support of the F-1 visa suit filed by Harvard and MIT.” The lawsuit challenges the Trump Administration’s requirement …