Developmental Service Center (DSC) is welcoming the public to their new venue, The Crow, which is located at 110 E. University in Midtown Champaign. You can read more about what the goals of The Crow …
Champaign-Urbana Interfaith Exploration is a “collaborative effort that builds bridges across local faith communities, the University of Illinois, community groups, campus religious and student life associations, faculty, staff, and administrators.” This weekend, they will host …
Each year, Common Ground Co-op offers lots of options for making your Thanksgiving meal prep just a bit easier. First, the turkey. You can pre-order a Triple S Farms turkey now by filling out the …
If you head over to the Champaign Outdoors Blog right now, you can learn about 17 different women in our community who interact with the outdoors in various ways, whether it be through their careers …
This annual event, hosted by Art Coop, is an opportunity for local artists to sell their work for good cause. The store is asking for donations of one or two pieces, all of which will …
And maybe heart palpitations. Crane Alley’s sandwich of the week is called the “Chip off the Ol Block” and is a buttermilk fried chicken breast topped with chipotle mornay and a fried onion ring. Heart …
The Parkland student who trains at the University of Illinois just accomplished a new feat by winning the New York City Marathon wheelchair division two years in a row, making him the first American to …
This week, Deadspin was essentially laid to rest by way of the actions of a private equity firm telling the massively popular sports blog to “stick to sports”, therefore leading to the departure (via firings and …
But the prices have gone up. Unlike last year, this year 20 ribeye steaks will cost you $30. I took this photo from my car as I drove past the meat tent…I’m still not convinced …
The Champaign County Clerk’s office is looking for some folks to become election judges for the 2020 election, which we know is going to be a doozy. Here are the things you need to know …
Behold another reason to check out the gallery space at Analog if you have to do so. Students from Parkland’s advanced photo classes will be showing you what they’ve been up at a new exhibit …
It’s no secret around here that U of I grad and Parks and Rec star Nick Offerman has a special relationship with Japan House. He talks about it here before a Japan House benefit in 2017, …
Silvercreek’s Sunday brunch is the stuff of legends. The restaurant’s annual Thanksgiving-themed brunch is Sunday, November 24th from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m ($29.95 for ages 12+ and $15 for kids 3-12). Reservations are recommended; …
This year is the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance, when, according to the event description, “New York City’s Harlem neighborhood became an African-American cultural mecca—an unrivaled center for an artistic outpouring of literature, music, …
A mysterious Facebook event appeared a few months back about this event, Hindsight 2020, which didn’t tell us much, but seemed to be a collection of shows happening on Memorial Day weekend 2020. Now, Hindsight …
Have an artisitic endeavor that you need some funding for? The Urbana Arts and Culture Program is offering grant workshops next month for those interested in applying for one of their annual grants. The workshops …
In order to make way for Christmas stuff, Harvest Market is giving away all remaining pumpkins today. Okay that isn’t technically accurate — there is no Christmas stuff that I know about. But Harvest Market …
Hell yeah that’s a graphic with a turkey with a pot leaf as feathers. This year’s Oktstonerfest at Loose Cobra in Tolono has been announced, and it’ll feature Telekenetic Yeti, Sweet Cobra, Dibiase, Shazu, and …
If you are someone with a disability, or have a child or another person in your family with a disability, navigating everyday experiences such as dining out can be a challenge, if those establishments do …
8 to Create is an annual favorite of ours. 8 artists spent 8 hours creating art in front of a live audience. (if you haven’t been , you can read about it here) And now, …
Watchfire Signs, a Danville company that designs, engineers, and manufactures LED signs just completed a updated version of the lighted canopy that stretches over Fremont Street in Las Vegas. The canopy was originally built back …
That’s right! Instead of waiting until 11 a.m., you can get breakfast or brunch at Maize on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Check out the menu below. Maize at the Station …
Did you see our video last week about Everyday Kitchen? The restaurant has a new menu for brunch, lunch, and dinner (you can check them out here). It will also start serving Saturday brunch this …
If you haven’t glanced at the weather forecast for this week, everything is about to be complete trash (snow and 20-30 mph winds on Halloween? COME ON). Get those costumes on the kids now and …
If you are someone who appreciates the role WILL programming has played in our community over the past 98 years, then you are invited to celebrate with them on November 12th from 5:30 to 7 …
The 29th annual Great Cover Up has been announced: It will take place over four nights in 2020, February 7th, 8th, 14th, and 15th. The annual local-bands-covering-their-favorites celebration will throw down at City Center in …
Local theatre isn’t just happening in the city these days. A local production of She Kills Monsters, written by Qui Nguyen and directed by Teri Sturdyvin, is currently at the Homer Opera House in Homer. Situated inside …
The Art Theater in Downtown Champaign has announced they will be closing October 31st. This is following a fundraising campaign the theater launched earlier this year to raise $25,000. Here is the info they sent in …
The Champaign County Economic Development Corporation released a report detailing the economic impact Willard Airport has on Champaign County, and it’s big: $99.75M, a 34% increase since 2016. Here are some of the important stats: Total …
Savoy is slowing building up a little food plaza, and the most recent addition is El Rancho Grande II. This is the second location for the Mexican restaurant (the first is in Villa Grove). El …
Parkland College is collaborating with the Illinois Community College Board and State Representative Carol Ammons to launch SWFT: Support for Workforce Training. The program will target underserved populations, offering short term training (a year or less) …
Plant Mode officially opened a short while back in Midtown Champaign at 75 Chester after making the jump over from Furniture Lounge’s loft, and I finally had a chance to stop by today and check out …
King Kuma, the poke bowl vendor at Broadway Food Hall, now has a location at I-57 and Curtis Road in Champaign. Carle at the Fields, the reason for anything to be at “the Fields,” is …
Halloween is coming up quick and with it, an end to Spooky Season. If you haven’t yet received your yearly dose of horror, consider heading over to the Art Theater to catch the last two …
Okay, this may not immediately strike you as an event you’re going to enthusiastically mark on your calendar. But, I think this is actually a pretty meaningful and important (and healthy) endeavor. Waking Death Cafe …
This Saturday’s Urbana Market at the Square will be transformed into the annual Market at the Scare! event from 8 a.m. to noon. In addition to all of the usual wonderful things you can find …
KAM’s has closed. RIP KAM’s. May its legacy live in minds of all who experienced it, warts an all. They are already dismantling the building it seems, which is sad in a variety of capacities. …
Pizzeria Antica has some new weekly lunch specials for vegans, vegetarians, and “meatatarians,” including pizzas and cheese plates. The lunch specials are available 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Check them out in …
Get into the harvest spirit with this two-day event which explores intersections between community healing, activism, and the arts. Sunday, day two, features a number of artivist events including “Heartstorming into Arts” at 2 p.m. …
Late last week, ahead of the Explosions in the Sky show at the Castle Theatre in Bloomington, the group I was with paid a visit to Anju Above, which just so happens to be right …
The event is happening from 7 p.m. to midnight. It’s being organized by Tyler Robinson, a sophomore at U of I, and sponsored by the Bruce Nesbitt African American Cultural Center. It was created to …
Are you someone who enjoys all that our forest preserves have to offer? Then let your voice be heard. The Champaign County Forest Preserve District is looking to update their strategic plan, and they’d like …
Local artists Humbly G and M K Nova together make up the duo Smoke in Space. Check out this music video they dropped on October 17th: If you like this, check out …
The greenhouse will be constructed at the corner of Fourth Street and St. Mary’s Road as part of a research project called RIPE: Realizing Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency. The groundbreaking will begin at 11 a.m., followed by …
Wondering what the University of Illinois Creative Writing faculty are up to these days? This Thursday at 4:30 p.m. you can meet Julie Price Pinkerton and John Rubins outside the classroom and hear them read …
Stango Cuisine moved into the space formerly occupied by Tang Dynasty this summer, and in doing so expanded their hours and menu, which includes a full list of American breakfast options. Now, if you pop …
If you (or your kids) can’t get enough of Anna and Elsa, you’re in luck. Disney’s Frozen Jr., a musical based on the movie, is coming to the Virginia Theatre in November. Disney’s Frozen Jr. …
It’s been a minute since fireflies were an active band in the scene, but they bestowed a gift to us listeners last week when they uploaded their 2005 record Goodnight, we’re only here to help. …
If you have a hankering for a DP Dough calzone, you can gaze upon Illini greatness while you wait for your pizza in a pocket. bubba forever @dpdough pic.twitter.com/7YeBukeAG9 — The Champaign Room (@Champaign_Room) October …
