Interviews

Abbie Frank, owner of Bluestem Hall, shares her plan to transition the venue to a nature school. 

Three Champaign-Urbana residents share how they are reinventing traditions and creatively connecting with people near and far during these challenging times.

Julie talks with Justin Micháel Hendrix, an activist and write-in candidate for Champaign City Council.

The daughter of the owner of Caffe Paradiso, Dana Yun, chats about working at Caffe Paradiso and also shares what President Obama ordered when he visited.

Gavin caught up with The Data Waves to discuss their debut album, Revolution.

“We have such a loyal customer base that transparency is the only option, and we have had an outpouring of support because of it.”

Anthony met up with Derrick Aikman, owner of the Bread Company, to learn more about how the pandemic has changed the campus restaurant: “I realized I have to put health before money.”

Restaurant manager chef Lauren Kolb shares, “The Herring is wedged pretty deep in the soul of C-U. I think the Herring's most consistent quality is its ability to be adaptable…We seek to serve this community however we're able.”

How do mentors continue to connect with mentees during COVID-19? Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois (BBBSCIL) is answering that question.