Interviews

Steve attended the 2019 CobraVenture Pitch Showcase, and caught up with a few of the student entrepreneurs. 

Erin sat down with Champaign County Circuit Clerk Katie Blakeman to talk about criminal record relief in Illinois' upcoming cannabis legalization bill.

Steve captures last week's Sinai Temple fundraiser, chatting with Steve Cook and Michael Solomonov of James Beard Foundation award winning restaurant Zahav.

Local volunteer Kathleen Flores talks with Julie about the impact that volunteering at The Refugee Center has had on her personally. 

Julie chats with Diamond Walker, who's been in the local spotlight after her college acceptance success. 

Steven Cook and Michael Solomonov, owners of 2019 James Beard Award winning Philadelphia restaurant Zahav, will be in town on May 16th for a special event at Sinai Temple.

Matthew Campbell and Robert Hirschfeld of Common Loon write atmospheric, tuneful songs that would make them kings of the indie music heap in a perfect world. Thankfully, they're back. 

Julie learns more about Illini Service Dogs from dog-in-training Poppy and her handler Megan. 

Gillian, a resident of C-U who also identifies as someone with a developmental disability, speaks with Sarah Christensen. This profile is part of her series of interviews of local people who are helping to build a better, more inclusive Champaign-Urbana.