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From our BEST 2020 feature: BEST way to support local producers: Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs)  I’ve been doing a summer CSA for a few years now, like so many others in this community, so it’s …

From our BEST 2020 feature: BEST community collaborations: Bucket Brigade and Solidarity Gardens CU When our worlds slammed to a halt in March, it was amazing to see how quickly organizations kicked things into high …

From our BEST 2020 feature: BEST new art programming: 40 North’s The GreatARTdoors With so many art festivals canceled, C-U artists and art fans were definitely in need of a boost. And 40 North’s new …

From our BEST 2020 feature: BEST entertainment option: Harvest Moon Drive-In While I’ve long appreciated having a drive-in movie theater nearby (it’s possible I was involved in some high school hijinks that involved putting a …

From our BEST 2020 feature:  BEST outdoor music venues: Krannert Center amphitheater + Loose Cobra  Oh, how I dream of simply watching some human perform some piece of art for me and the rest of …

From our BEST 2020 feature: BEST new food truck: Los Hidalguense Opened this year, Los Hidalguense taco truck is legit. I reviewed the truck in July, and since then, I’ve been back at least twice a …

While eating and drinking on New Year’s eve and day are going to look a bit different this year given the pandemic, Watson’s Shack & Rail has something to serve up that’s not Watson’s, but …

From our BEST 2020 feature: BEST ex-pat story: Kamala Harris becoming Vice President-elect The story of Sen. Kamala Harris having connections to Champaign-Urbana was a surprise to most. Even though there are so many human …

From our BEST 2020 feature: BEST human: Julie Pryde Julie Pryde is an incredible human who has been so poised and organized during this shit storm of a pandemic. Pryde for President. Or Mayor?? (Jessica …