After flights from American Airlines began to run from Willard Airport (CMI) to Charlotte (CLT) back in December, the airport has announced thta they will be adding a second daily flight to CLT starting in …
Each year, Napleton’s Auto Park honors six teachers from Champaign Unit 4 and Urbana District 116 schools with their Teacher of the Year Award: one elementary, one middle school, and one high school teacher from …
If you’re an artist or potential venue still hoping to participate in this year’s Boneyard Arts Festival (April 4th to 7th), you have until Friday, March 15th to register at the 40 North website. Good luck. …
There’s more than climbing happening at Urbana Boulders. This spring, they will be offering self defense with Sal Belahi from 6 to 7 p.m. on Saturdays. It’s a drop in class, and you don’t have …
Brewlab has added a peppermint milkshake to its menu to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and it looks fantastic. It’s green, but it’s no Shamrock Shake®, and thank the universe for that. I’m really looking forward …
On Monday, March 25th you can enjoy listening to cellist Dmitry Kouzov perform Johann Sebastian Bach’s Six Suites for Violoncello Solo *and* help support the Illinois String Academy Scholarship Fund. The Illinois String Academy is …
King Kuma, the Hawaiian poke spot at Broadway Food Hall, will open a second location at Carle at the Fields. Construction begins this spring. Additional information is in the press release below: Top photo by …
Keep Champaign Beautiful, our local version of Keep America Beautiful, was recognized by the parent organization with a 2018 President’s Circle Award for its “exemplary performance as an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful and for …
Stango Cuisine is now serving breakfast on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The menu includes American breakfast classics like omlettes and skillets. The other food on the menu is so good, I’m certain …
Lodgic Everyday Community is teaming up with C-U’s Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC to offer some workshops that will help you develop different aspects of your small business. This Thursday, March 14th …
Have you ever been at Parkland College’s Giertz Gallery and found yourself imagining what it would be like to have your work shown there? Well now’s your chance to make that dream a reality. Giertz …
Sylvia’s Irish Inn is offering high tea on Sunday, March 17th. This St. Patrick’s Day celebration is 2 to 4 p.m., and $30 per person. (Tickets available here.) Included in your ticket is a glass …
As you’ve heard a few times from us over the past several months, this season marks Krannert Center’s 50th anniversary — quite a milestone for this gem we have on campus. Next month will be one …
This Wednesday, March 13th, will be the very first YES! Civics Youth Engagement Summit, designed to encourage high school students to become engaged in the local political process. As municipal elections approach, what a great …
Those warm temps are creeping in, and soon it will be time to start to bring your yard and landscaping back to life. As you trim and plant and mow and clear things out, keep …
As of this month, you can now pay a visit to Phoenix Botanical on Sundays from 12 to 5 p.m. in addition to their regular hours Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. To find …
MTD is teaming up with the CU Poetry Group and Martin One Source for a poetry contest in honor of National Poetry Month in April. Any student or resident of Champaign County can enter an …
The annual Forest to Mansion dinner at Allerton Park will take place on Sunday, April 28th from 3:30 to 7 p.m. The dinner will feature dishes with ingredients foraged from the Allerton forest. Tickets are …
If you’re not quite sure what positions might fall under the muncipal heading, you’re not alone. Luckily, this event will review which positions are up for reelection, and describe the responsibilities of each. Additionally, you’ll …
Do you wonder what is and isn’t safe to eat in the wild? If so, you might be the right person to join the C-U Wild Food Club. The inaugural meeting is Sunday, March 31st …
Rodney Davis is hopping mad that Democrats are moving H.R. 1 through Congress: “This bill is being rushed to the floor of the House for political reasons instead of good policy,” Davis said. “I’m for …
Illinois Public Media, along with CU Area Project, Champaign County Voters Alliance, Illinois Newsroom, and League of Women Voters of Champaign County, is hosting a discussion on community violence next Thursday, March 14th, from 5:30 to …
Are you a local artist looking to display your work? The Champaign Park District is looking for artists for their monthly rotating exhibit at Springer Cultural Center. Chosen artists will have an artist’s reception where …
University of Illinois has a lot of awesome community outreach going on this weekend with Engineering, Beckman, ACES, and other open houses, but let’s not overlook how Parkland engages with the community, and in particular …
Cheers to The Eric Show, now celebrating its 10th year of highlighting high school student art. Check out the opening reception tomorrow afternoon at the Illini Union and meet all participating artists, judges, and curators. …
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is sponsoring a Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event on March 23rd in Gibson City. Even though this is in Ford County, it is open to all Illinois residents, and is …
If your family is not getting the heck out of town during the week of spring break — if you are, that’s very wonderful for all of you — and you need somewhere for the kids …
Courier Cafe‘s brownie special ($5.75) is a thing of glory: a fudgy brownie topped with ice cream, whipped cream, chopped peanuts, and a cherry, and served with a side of hot fudge. The hot fudge …
This Friday and Saturday is the Engineering Open House, where you can see all sorts of awesome things that are happening throughout the engineering campus. But did you know there’s also an open house happening …
The Champaign County Forest Preserve District has some upcoming events that will give you some wilderness survival skills. Perhaps it’s been a while since your boy/girl scout days and you’d like to brush up, or …
If you are a Champaign resident, and missed out on the various candidate forums last week, you have another chance to hear from Unit 4 school board candidates this Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. …
According to Facebook, V. Picasso will close on March 17th. In early April, a newly imagined restaurant will be open in the same space, with the same owners. The concept, vibe, menu, and name will …
Since dockless bikes were introduced to Champaign-Urbana last year, you’ve probably seen them everywhere around town, and they have created a bunch of discussion as a result. VeoRide is the company behind those aqua/blue/green bikes …
You may know him as the Urbana High School Librarian, but tonight, the only book Matthew Murrey will be pointing you towards is Bulletproof, his debut book of poetry. Published by Jacar Press, Bulletproof explores …
Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities and the Department of Dance are sponsoring a talk and performance by Ozuzu at 7:30 p.m. in the 3rd floor lecture hall at Levis Faculty Center. The event …
Urbana-based artist CJ Run dropped a new EP Here for Now this past Friday, March 1st. This is their second released EP, and was produced by U of I’s yourbeautifulruin. Listen to it here:
If I had the capability to embed the video posted by The News-Gazette I absolutely would, but because I’m not able to, please go their website and watch this monster dunk by Champaign Central’s Khailieo Terry. He’s …
Urbana High School journalist Michael Tessene calls out The News-Gazette editorial board for its take on the on the fight at the school earlier this month, as well as their continued perpetuation of racism, and he …
Pekara on Springfield‘s Friday special is a Philly cheesesteak, and it’s huge. For about $10 you can eat this massive sandwich that’s stuffed with sliced steak, peppers, onions, cheese, and a mustard-mayo. Pekara on Springfield …
Queer Latinx artist Erica Gressman has returned to CU for a soundmaking workshop this afternoon. The workshop will be hosted by the University of Illinois La Estacion Gallery. La Estacion Gallery 1207 W Oregon St, …
Champaign Fire Department shared what they believe to be the first known photograph fo the CFD from way back in 1876. They dug this up from their archives, and said that the photo was taken …
The latest Illinois Theatre production, debuting tonight at Krannert Center in the Colwell Playhouse, is The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, a story about a teen on the autism spectrum who falsely accused of …
The 14th Annual Edible Book Festival will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 6th at Common Ground Food Co-op. It’s free and open to the public. The annual celebration of …
Triptych has long been one of my favorite date night stops. We have flight of tasty beers and play some Yahtzee or Boggle or Battleship — yes, we as grown ups play these, and we …
Farren’s Pub will be taking over the space vacated by Radio Maria, which closed at the end of last year. The space is located at 117/119 N. Walnut in Downtown Champaign, so Farren’s is moving just a …
Following last week’s news that Destihl would be opening a new location at Carle at the Fields — and closing their Downtown Champaign location, another restaurant is joining them in the same area. Hickory River, …
The Champaign-Urbana Junior Woman’s Club’s production of The Little Mermaid, opening this weekend at the Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, will mark the Club’s 65th annual production. How’s that for a track record! Not only does …
Champaign County Economic Development Corporation has announced the finalists for this year’s Innovation Celebration, which is, according the the press release, a “recognition of those individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions, taken risks, …
Urbana Free Library has joined up with Kanopy, an app that allows you to stream films using your library card. There are 30,000 titles to choose from, and you can stream up to five titles …
