Urbana Mayor Diane Marlin has designated a Temporary Outdoor Refreshment Area in Downtown Urbana for the upcoming Downtown Get Down on Saturday. From 5 to 8 p.m., you will be able to get your alcohol …
I was at Krannert Center earlier today and as I approached, I noticed that they had done some work on their beloved Amphitheatre space. The stairs are absolutely pearly white and stunning. If you’re paying …
This year’s Prairie Sky Festival at Allerton will feature the country artist, who hit it big in the late nineties when country became super mainstream. I don’t follow country much anymore, but I was all …
Looking for your video debut or simply have some free time tomorrow afternoon? MTD is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Illinois Terminal by recording a music video and is seeking extras to participate in a …
Chef Ra, born Jim Wilson, Jr., is known as a marijuana advocate and is a local legend of sorts, going to Urbana High School and U of I after that. His memory is memorialized on the …
A new cocktail lounge is coming to downtown Champaign, as indicated by interior construction work and exterior signage. Punch! will be located on the first floor of the Hyatt Place Hotel (located at 217 N. Neil …
ICYMI, the end of the Illinois Legislative Session was a doozy, where we certainly saw how having a Democratic governor resulted in a whole bunch of progressive legislation moving right on through. Votes in the house …
Mayor Deb Feinen has once again designated a Downtown Festival District to coincide with Friday Night Live. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Friday, June 21st, you can grab your drink and go from …
Industrial Donut, perhaps responding to requests and competition, will open at 7 a.m. beginning Wednesday, June 19th. The store has been opening at 7:30 a.m. The new hours are 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday …
Campustown’s NAYA is now accepting reservations. The restaurant opened in early March, and the food is fantastic. You can make your reservations online and through the Resy website/app. With seasonal dishes like the strawberry salad …
Urbanalove’s Summer Movie Nights are back but with a twist. Each movie night will take you to different location around town. Tonight kicks off the series with a purrfect choice: A Cat in Paris, shown at …
Cracked is among the best choices for breakfast on the go. Have you seen the line for the truck at Urbana’s Market at the Square on Saturday mornings? It can get lenghty. Now that the …
Do you remember in March when we shared that Champaign is getting a moonshine bar? No? Well, guess what? Champaign is getting a moonshine bar. Shiners Moonshine will be located on South Neil Street. There’s …
Next week is Pollinator Week, not just here in C-U, but across the U.S. From the Pollinator Week website: “National Pollinator Week is a time to celebrate pollinators and spread the word about what you …
The Rare Book & Manuscript Library at the University of Illinois will have an exhibit on display beginning June 17th that features the progression of tools that writers have used throughout the years. Just in …
A couple of weeks ago, we shared several locations where kids under 18 can find free summer meals — CU Public Health, Unit 4 schools, and District 116 schools are all offering them at various …
Yesterday I was taking a walk with my boyfriend along the Boneyard Creek in Urbana, when he stopped dead in his tracks and said “What’s up with your prawn wall?” He’s from Ireland, so we …
This summer, Twin City Theatre Company’s “Stars of Tomorrow” will serve up a fresh take on Jane Austen’s beloved novel, Emma. Emma: A Pop Musical locates its matchmaking heroine in a posh prep school. If you loved …
The fourth annual Midwest Beer Fest will take place from 4 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, July 13th at Barrelhouse 34. This family-friendly event will feature beer, obviously, but also food trucks and swag, and …
If you have children in your house, you are inevitably looking for ways to keep them busy and entertained and not parked in front of their screens. It’s a never-ending battle that I am well …
The Apollo 11 moon landing happened 50 years ago this summer, and even those of us who weren’t around for that momentous occasion are at least somewhat familar with the iconic images, and sounds, and …
The 7th annual C-U Oktoberfest will take place on Saturday, October 5th from 3 p.m. to midnight. The event is organized by and is a fundraiser for DSC Illinois. Taking place in Downtown Champaign, the celebration …
If you are an artist looking for venues to exhibit your work at, consider applying for the inaugural Crystal Lake Park Art Fair in Urbana. In partnership with 40 North and the Champaign County Arts …
Thanks to the creative minds at the Spurlock Museum, there’s one more reason to say TGIF this summer. Join the Lunch Bunch Craft Club for some crafting and conversation. You’ll go back to work relaxed, …
Ah patio season. It’s really the best season of all. And we are fortunate to have numerous outdoor dining opportunities throughout C-U. This Friday, I enjoyed some quality patio time with my spouse and some …
The Virginia Theatre is bringing another season filled with a wide variety of events, from movies to live music to community performances. From their website: The 2019-2020 Virginia Theatre Performing Arts Season includes folk legend Art …
Li’l Porgy’s BBQ‘s Urbana location — 101 W. University Avenue — will soon be closing, as this sign mentions outside of their location. The Urbana location has been open for over 40 years. The good …
Soon you will be able to not just hear about tornadic weather, but you’ll be able to see alerts in a rather prominent way. Adams Outdoor Advertising has nine digital billboards in C-U, and they …
There’s this feeling among a not-insignificant number of the electorate that it doesn’t matter who is in office, that both parties are the same, and that your vote doesn’t matter. The end of the IL …
Crane Alley’s annual Crawfish Boil is happening soon: Sunday, June 23rd at 11 a.m. The popular event features crawfish, obviously, with sausage, onions, corn, peppers, and potatoes. There are drink specials and there is usually …
Local artists Drea Aarons, Patience Anders, Julie Sue Fiscella, Cris Hughes, Casey Lowry, and Skot Wiedmann have taken inspiration from a place few artists find it: the world of fungi. Stop by Ivy House this …
Common Ground Food Co-op will have a brat pop-up lunch on June 12th and 14th. They’ll be available in the cafe from 11 a.m. until sold out. The brats are from Kilgus Farmstead; there will …
This year’s Outside at Research Park on July 19th will feature Alma Afrobeat Ensemble, described by Afropop Worldwide as an “in-demand, eclectically instrumented group serves up an “intensely danceable” mélange of global flavors, influenced by funk, …
Willard Airport has been working on an Airport Master Plan to take a look at what is needed for all of their facilities, but it will specifically focus on the Air Passenger Terminal, as it …
Torta ahogada means drowned sandwich; this massive sandwich is covered with a thin spicy sauce. It’s not unbearably spicy, but it does soak into the bread and giving your whole sandwich some heat. I offer …
Summertime on campus can feel like a ghost town, with only a handful of students occupying an area which normally has tens-of-thousands more. This is the perfect opportunity for those of us who call Champaign-Urbana …
I know we often think of dogs and cats when we think of adoptable animals, but the Champaign County Humane Society often has other critters too, including rabbits (we adopted our bunny Lola there), snakes, …
The Urbana Arts and Culture Program and Urbana Free Library have two more installments of Young Artist’s Studio planned for the summer. The Young Artist’s Studio offers free art-making for children ages 5 and up …
The City of Champaign and New American Welcome Center at the University YMCA are teaming up to host a Flag Day celebration and Citizenship Fair on June 14th from 1 to 3 p.m. at the …
It’s Pride month across the nation, and though C-U celebrates PrideFest in September when the students are around, that doesn’t mean you can’t and shouldn’t do a little recognition this month. This year is extra …
Attention Chambana actors: The Celebration Company at the Station Theatre will be holding auditions on June 17th for The Last Five Years, written Jason Robert Brown, directed by Chelsea Collier, with musical direction by Chris Huffman. …
There has been a lot of doughnut news lately. The latest: National Doughnut Day is June 7th. Our local doughnut vendors are participating in some way or another; if you’re looking to celebrate, do place …
Last week I sat down with the two people in my house that suddenly have a plethora of free time for the next few months to discuss summer plans and “must do” activities, and Champaign-Urbana …
There are two opportunities this month to enjoy Triptych Brewing while hitting the links. Doesn’t that make me sound like an experienced golfer?? I’m not, but I like getting my frustrations out at the driving range. This …
The Illinois School of Social Work is looking for local artists to create a new installation celebrating their 75th anniversary. Here’s the post via Urbana Public Arts Program: Location: 1010 W. Nevada St. in Urbana …
This summer’s installment of Hogchute Opry at Monticello’s Kaylx Center took place this past weekend, and photographer Eric Frahm went out to catch the action. This year’s lineup included Frontier Folk Nebraska, Rebecca Rego & …
As they did roughly around this time last year, Nectar is going on tour this summer. They announced a string of dates, which you can see below, including a C-U play at Audiofeed Music Festival, …
Once again, the Illini Union will be screening World Cup games in the Courtyard Cafe, this time as the women captivate the world stage. Now a U.S team will actually be not just a factor, …
MTD is proposing some minor changes to some of their routes this fall, and you have an opportunity to give your input on them this Thursday, June 6th, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Illinois …
