The Special Education team from Unit 4 School District is presenting a course on how to offer help to young people in your life that might be experiencing a mental health crisis. They will give …
While at the Espresso Royale on Oregon yesterday, and noticed this lovely display of succulents and cacti from Plant Mode displayed for purchase. After investigating a bit I found out that it’s been there since …
JT Walker’s Brewery turns five, and Quality Beer is celebrating with a bunch of JT’s brews on tap tonight, November 29th. From 5 p.m. to close, you can drink the following: 47 & 74 (Scotch …
Want to send a loved one some coffee or tea as an early holiday gift? Or maybe you aren’t in the area anymore, and you’re ready to stock up on some of your favorites from …
If so, you’re in luck: Black Dog‘s Wednesday special is the Cuban, and it’s really quite tasty, and it looks nice, too. It’s been suggested to me that you sub in Milo’s Mustard; I guess I’ll …
Common Ground‘s Owner Days are December 6th through 9th, and as part of a whole bunch of specials and sampling, there will be $5 sushi: Of course, quantities are limited, so get there early on …
As Seth made mention yesterday, the City of Champaign City Council met last night, and one of their agenda items was to discuss the future of the Plaza Park project, which has been in play …
Because of a donation by Dana Brehm and Larry Baumann, in honor of their sibling and brother-in-law Barry Brehm, the garden just beyond the Visitor’s Center at Allerton is going to be renovated. Here are …
What is an Omakase dinner? According to the Facebook event, Omakase translates to “I’ll leave it up to you” and Miga will be leaving it up to their sushi chef, Chef Kim, to prepare a …
Well if you don’t, here is my shameless plug about why you should get them. Shameless, I suppose, because my kid is in it. However, I spent many years taking said kid to see the show …
We’d heard rumors, and known that it was a possibility for months, and while the developers still can’t confirm it officially, it seems pretty clear that the new tower developed by Core Spaces at 6th …
The Blind Pig will host the 7th Annual Dark Party on December 13th, a tap takeover featuring dark beers. Here’s the tap list, which may feature a few more: Blind Pig Columbia St. Coffee Stout Blind …
Award-winning photographer Jason Reblando will speak at Parkland College’s Giertz Gallery tonight as a part of Locale, the gallery’s annual “State of the Art” national art invitational. Locale, curated by Chicago photographer and educator Christopher Schneberger, …
If you are a dreamer about a better city to live in, and a believer in the idea that collectively, we can build that together, tonight, the Champaign City Council will hear your comments regarding …
Champaign County Economic Development Corporation‘s next TechMix event is December 6th at Huawei’s location in Champaign at Research Park. You can read all of the details about the event below via their Facebook event: TechMix! …
This weekend the Champaign community kicked off the Christmas season with the 18th Annual Christie Clinic Parade of Lights lit with hundreds of floats, marching bands, multiple Grinches, and Santa Claus himself. Parents lined the …
Our friend Erin Erdman has added Illini Hillel at Cohen Center for Jewish Life to the list of places you can find her amazing Page Roasting Co. coffee. Check out this fun video they shared yesterday to …
Back in January, I spoke with the folks at Champaign County Forest Preserve District, Middle Fork, and the C-U Astronomical Society about their plans to pursue the designation from the International Dark-Sky Association, the authority …
Champaign-Urbana’s own, Anne Lukeman — co-owner of the awesome adventure room in Urbana, C-U Adventures in Time & Space — was featured on Jeopardy!‘s “J!Effect: Homecoming feature. The spot showcased some previous contestants on the gameshow, …
Illinois Football lost the final game of the 2018 season this past weekend to top 25 ranked Northwestern. Despite the struggles of this year’s team, which finished 4-8, the third season under Coach Lovie Smith, Josh …
If you’re starting your holiday shopping today, consider the gift of locally-made art and photography. Art Coop is currently showing their 9th Annual $50 Art Show Benefiting the Champaign County Humane Society (photo above). Local artists …
40 North’s annual fundraising shindig will be happening on February 22nd. I think you can ascertain the theme from their Facebook post: Here’s our coverage from the event a couple years back.
Hooray! You still have time to rake those leaves! Because of the early inclement weather this month, the City of Champaign approved an extension on yard waste pick-up. Here are the new deadlines: All Orange …
UIUC creative Rell Shaw said he was doing something special for his birthday, and Monday he did, releasing his project, Breakthrough. The eight-song, 19-minute project sees Rell address a number of personal matters, weaving rhymes …
C-U Folk & Roots Festival wrapped up their 10th anniversary festival back in October, and they’ve since announced the dates for next year’s festival: October 24-26, 2019. Check out our interview with organizers prior to …
After a lengthy process, it appears a strike will be avoided pending ratification by the full membership of the CFT. From the press release: On behalf of the Board of Education & the Champaign Federation …
Now is a great time to clear out some clutter (you know, to make room for the new clutter that you will inevitably end up with during the holidays). Japan House is looking for items …
Are you feeling stressed by the massive amount of food you’re likely to consume on Thursday? Thanksgiving is a marathon, not a sprint, and some preparation is necessary, IMHO. I like to prep my stomach …
Next semester, Parkland will be bringing Come Blow Your Horn and Young Frankenstein to their stages, and they’ve got auditions set for both on Saturday, December 1st from 9 a.m. to noon. You do not have to …
I’ve mentioned this local project, wingclipper, before in Seven Things, but as I’m taking a look at some local releases ahead of our year-end lists, I visited the project’s latest release 新緑 [Fresh Green]. You should check …
Bobby Joe Scribner’s sculpture, RACES, suffered an unfortunate injury on its way from the Scribner’s studio in Woodstock, Illinois. However, the ceremony at the Urbana Free Library went on as planned. Scribner, a faculty member at …
Monday is a work–at–home day for myself and my husband, and it’s the only day of the week where that happens, so we take advantage by having a little lunch date each week. Today’s lunch …
Or, perhaps our local libraries just do a really great job with the kiddos. Look at this tweet from Urbana Free Library: Get inspired this Picture Book Month! pic.twitter.com/4UWL8n6pBo — UrbanaFreeLibrary (@UrbanaFree) November 19, 2018 …
Audiofeed Festival, which takes place at the Champaign County Fairgrounds every July, has announced their dates for 2019’s festival. Check out their post on Instagram below which showcases July 4-6, 2019, with early entry on …
The Urbana Park District is looking to improve traffic flow for cars, bicycles, and pedestrians in Crystal Lake Park, and they are inviting the public to give their input during an open house on November …
But, it’s not what it sounds like. The Improve your Business…with Improv workshop, is designed to improve your abilities as a public speaker in whatever field you’re in. Here’s the description from the Facebook event: …
Alto Vineyards is hosting a Holiday Open House November 23rd, 24th, and 25th. You’ll be able to sample their wine, including mulled red wine, and there are specials/sales on bottles and cases. There will also …
Illinois Football has just suffered the worst loss in school history, losing 63-0 to Iowa at home this evening. I was watching a bit of the game when I saw this tweet roughly 30 minutes …
The Independent Media Center knows that “stronger together” applies to the arts as well. Tomorrow, Saturday, November 17th, a new exhibition by Skylar Chism will open to the sounds of Kamau Grantham and Terrance Stevenson …
Here’s a Friday feel-good announcement for you. The CU Schools Foundation calls it the “Prize Patrol” (nice little nod to those Publisher’s Clearing House commercials). They will be delivering souvenir checks today to 108 teachers …
The team at Champaign-Urbana Adventures in Time and Space seem to be going all out in designing the games in their new space at 302 N. Broadway in Urbana. Here’s the full image: Over the …
I know, it’s hard to imagine sharing such deliciousness with another person. But, as we pointed out in our BEST: Burgers, a Farren’s burger can be a day ender. I suggest that you share a …
Want to meet the mayor? Chat about happenings in the City of Urbana? Have some casual conversation? Urbana Mayor Diane Wolfe Marlin will be at McDonald’s on Philo Road on November 30th from 8 to …
Caribbean Grill is now open on Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. (this includes delivery). After taking candied yams off the menu, CG will now have them only on Sundays, so make an effort to …
Cunningham Township, which serves those in our community who are most in need, is hosting the Enoch Miller Sr. Community Winter Clothes Drive. The project is named after a longtime C-U resident who made it …
Sometimes there is no greater pleasure than being alone in the company of others, and I often find an easy way to achieve that is to dine out by myself. Miga‘s bar is the ideal …
Here’s another spot where you can bring Thanksgiving food donations over the next week. Bring in non-perishable food items to Café Kopi, and when you purchase your tasty beverage you can get double punches on …
To encourage you to frequent Downtown Champaign businesses during the upcoming holiday season, the City of Champaign is once again offering free parking (for up to 2 hours) in the Hill Street parking deck from …
As if releasing EP’s during a two-week stretch in May and June wasn’t an acceptable amount of new material to put out in a year, The Falbonauts have put out their new album, LSD & …
