The City of Champaign suspended parking payments on March 18th for meters, parking lots, and the Hill Street garage. That order will expire on June 30th, and payment will again be required, effective July 1st. …
The Idea Store is now offering some online shopping experiences while the physical store remains closed. Though it won’t be the same as wandering the aisles and finding random treasures, it’s a way to support …
The University of Illinois is offering a free four-week online course about race and cultural diversity in American life and history. Learn more about this opportunity here. Top image: University of Illinois I mark on …
The Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation is hosting a lecture-concert on July 2nd: Last Yiddish Heroes: Lost and Found Songs of Soviet Jews during World War II. This Zoom concert starts at 7:30 p.m. and should run …
The City of Champaign and Champaign Park District have partnered to create Downtown Picnic Parks for people to have the opportunity to enjoy their restaurant takeout in the Downtown Champaign atmosphere. If you want to …
Triptych Brewing has established new hours for curbside pickup, and they’ve added patio seating to the mix. Now, from 12 to 8 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday and 12 to 6 p.m. Sunday you can …
The Illini Union is now partially open. While the lower level of the building remains closed, Tech Zone, Starbucks, Quad Shop, Courtyard Café, and South Lounge are open to the public. The bookstore has also …
Despite the announcement made on Espresso Royale’s main website today stating the coffee shop’s locations will be closing, the locations for Espresso in Champaign-Urbana will remain open and transition to new ownership. The Espresso locations outside …
The Illinois Board of Higher Education granted the new status, and it is now known as the Humanities Research Institute. From the press release: “The elevation to an institute better reflects the campus-level collaborations it …
Celebrate Pride Month with Drag Queen Story Hour featuring Karma Carrington and presented virtually courtesy of the UP Center of Champaign County and the Urbana Free Library on June 20th from 4 to 4:30 p.m. …
Here is an easy way to help a local organization. Developmental Services Center is looking for donations of art supplies. Their Employment Services Program and Community Day Services program will be putting together kits for …
Recently, we wrote about what we hoped for the Orpheum in the future. Unfortunately, we won’t get to see that materialize. Here is the press release: Dear Community Members, We had support. We received donations. …
From the press release: Spectra, Illinois Athletics, and State Farm Center Announce New Weekly Drive Thru Food Service Champaign, Ill. – The State Farm Center and Spectra, the official food service provider of Illinois Athletics, have announced …
Starting today, June 11th, Miga is open for carryout and delivery, Monday through Saturday, 4 to 9 p.m. Call 217-398-1020 to place your order. The menu does not currently include any sushi, but that’s in …
A few weeks ago, both the Champaign Public and Urbana Free Libraries started offering curbside pickup for held items. In these COVID times, one thing I miss greatly is my weekly visit to the Champaign …
Parkland has announced their plans for the fall semester, contingent upon Illinois moving to Phase Four of the Restore Illinois plan. They are subject to change as guidance changes. Here are the main components, per …
The University of Illinois School of Music has announced that its annual summer program will be offered in an online format. Illinois Summer Music Online (ISMO) will offer a series of free virtual workshops and …
If you are looking to refine your picking skills, Sam Payne will be leading two workshops on June 13th. There is a 12:30 p.m. session and a 3 p.m. session. Each will be limited to …
Choreographer, dancer and U of I Professor and Vice-Chancellor Cynthia Oliver‘s performance BOOM! will be available to stream June 11th through 18th. Additional information is available on the CoCo Dance Theater Facebook page. A recording …
Black-owned, delicious Wood N’ Hog BBQ has daily specials in addition to their full menu. On Monday, the special is small jerk tip, and on Tuesday, small turkey tip. Wednesday is pulled chicken. Thursday is small hotlinks. Friday …
NAYA is offering this special squid ink pasta with mussels, Calabrian chilies, cherry tomatoes, lobster oil, and a hint of mint. I tried it, and it was a wild tasting experience. The pasta was tossed …
The Odyssey Project, which offers free humanities course to income-eligible adults, is now accepting applications for Fall 2020. The course will be online. Because the in-person classes also included dinner and bus fare, grocery voucher …
The City of Urbana Arts and Culture Program is seeking high schoolers or recent grads for two summer internship opportunities. Get the full job description here. Send cover letter, resume, and application to rlstorm@urbanaillinois.us by …
Champaign County Humane Society’s annual fundraiser, Mutt Strut, is happening online this year and it’s expanded to include cats. Mutt Strut and Cat Nap 2020 is already underway, but it’s not to late to participate. …
Buy Black Chambana has announced the launch of their Black Owned Business Fund, which aims to provide resources to Black-owned businesses in Champaign-Urbana through the redistribution of funds via donations. From the press release: …
Allerton Park and Retreat Center is partnering with WILL for a summer solstice concert that you can enjoy from your car or while wandering the grounds or while enjoying your own space. Jazz bassist Viktor …
The Land Connection’s Champaign Farmers’ Market is moving back to its old market site starting today, Tuesday, June 9th at Neil and Washington. Go shop local farm goods from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown …
The Don Moyers Boys & Girls club will reopen summer camps beginning Monday, June 15th, per Illinois Phase 3 reopening guidelines. Details are in the press release below. Register for summer camp here. Don Moyer …
If you’re interested in purchasing a Black Lives Matter sign for your yard, here’s your opportunity to purchase one (or more) and support black-owned businesses at the same time. Buy Black Chambana is a terrific …
On Thursday of last week, Mayor Deb Feinen announced an executive order allowing carryout and delivery of cocktails in Champaign. Effective Friday, June 5, the Emergency Order 20-05 allows for alcoholic liquor-cocktails to go. All cocktails …
Page Roasting Company partnered with c-u pARTners and artist Madelyn Witruk to create these custom bandanas. They are available for sale on the Page Roasting website or at Flying Machine Avionics for $15, and $5 …
On Friday, June 19th from 12 to 1:30 p.m., you can join a Zoom webinar about trauma-informed solutions and strategies related to the COVID-19 crisis. The speaker is Karen Simms from the CU Trauma and …
They will also “continue to disallow uniformed police officers to march in our Pride Parade, and we will have conversations with the City of Champaign and the Champaign Police Department regarding alternatives to using squad cars for …
Champaign County Environmental Stewards, Food and Water Watch – Midwest, and the Prairie Group of the Sierra Club Illinois Chapter are teaming up to bring you an important film. The Story of Plastics brings into …
There’s a new food truck in town called Brien’s Bistro. I want to try so many things on the menu, from the yum yum chicken sandwich to Chicago style nachos to the mac n’ cheese …
If you’ve been longing for a good gallery visit, enjoy this short video from Parkland College’s For Arts Sake! series featuring Liza Wynette, Instructor in Visual Communication Design. Wynette, a practicing illustrator, curated this exhibition in …
The Champaign Park District is selling leftover annuals that they will not be planting this year. They have 25 varieties, and they will be sold by the flat for $12. The sale is happening at …
Rapper WilliamGold has dropped his debut album, Asleep With The TV On, which is now available to hear on this particular new music Friday. WilliamGold is Jordan Patterson’s project, which has a variety of other material which …
Pour Bros Craft Taproom has crowlers to go. They offer a great selection of draft, cans, and cocktails served on the patio and covered seating, but if you aren’t ready for a drink out, you …
Uniting Pride of Champaign County is partnering with RBTV Media for a Global Pride Variety Show on June 27th, part of a larger effort organized by InterPride, a global network of pride organizers. They are calling …
Sam’s Cafe is a Champaign classic breakfast place, and they are offering their menu for pick-up. You can call 217-352-7102 to place your order. They’re open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Take a look at …
Solidarity Gardens CU is a newly launched initiative meant to address food insecurity through distribution of gardening supplies and donated produce. From the press release: With help from the broader community, Solidarity Gardens CU will …
Families can come to three different sites throughout the summer to get breakfast and lunch to-go for kids 18 and under: Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, 201 W. Kenyon Rd., Champaign M-F 10 a.m.-12 p.m., now …
From the press release: Champaign County Bailout Coalition Conducts Mass Bailout for All Individuals Incarcerated for Protesting Police Violence in Champaign-Urbana Yesterday, Champaign County Bailout Coalition (CCBC) paid more than $46,000 in bonds for the …
Rumberger’s Wings at the Crossing serves up delicious wings, but oh my goodness, their broccoli bites are insane. Crispy, crunchy batter wraps a creamy, cheesy broccoli center to make a delicious mouthful. I ordered the …
Common Ground Co-op is now stocking Red Herring’s weekly specials in their grab and go section, if you’re looking for another opportunity to find some vegan meals. Here’s what you can find this week: Spring …
Buy Black Chambana has shared a link to black-owned businesses with dining options. Buy Black Chambana is a community organization that empowers and creates space for all people to celebrate and honor black culture, support …
Paign to Peace is hosting a Black Lives Matter march this Saturday, June 6th at noon. The march will begin at Hessel Park and continue on a loop around Champaign, with stops at 12 different …
The Ubuntu Project, a “a coalition of Black activists, intellectuals, and politicians in Central Illinois” is hosting a panel discussion titled “After the Rebellion: Organizing for Liberation” on Sunday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Panelists …
