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The Springer Cultural Center is that big, beautiful brick building just west of Farren’s and it hosts some pretty cool activities. Right now, local painter Lorrie Fuller, has a number of framed and unframed oil …

By the looks of it — these signs posted on the door — the Dietary Food Store is closed indefinitely. Sadly, Winifred Sanders, the owner (in her 90s), had a fall. Hoping she has a …

Cool Bliss Popped Bliss is located at 22 E. Springfield Ave. in the same group of buildings as the I.D.E.A. Store. They make all sorts of savory treats like popcorn, candied apples, and chocolate. They are …

Some of SP’s staff were fortunate to check out Watson’s Shack & Rail on Wednesday. The restaurant’s soft opening for a handful (or three) of people was intense — and crowded — but the food was worth …

According to Facebook, Black Dog Champaign will start a new Tuesday night special: a burger and brew pairing.  Here’s this week’s special: Tonight’s special is “The Freighthopper”, featuring our 1/3 pound, local, grass-fed beef burger …

Jason Paterson is the current artist displaying art at Cafe Kopi in the south room. The pieces are large, glossy, and appaer to be painting of photographs. They are headshots of figures from the past …

Dublin O’Neil’s is hosting a Founders beer brunch on Saturday, January 23rd. Brunch begins at 11 a.m., tickets are not required, so just stop in. Here’s the menu:

Big Grove Tavern has recently revealed new winter menu items.  From their newsletter: NEW STEAK ENTREE: Grilled Bistro Filet Spinach Latkes, Roasted Carrot & Celeriac, Peppercorn Hollandaise When winter time comes around it’s hard not …

Here is Golden Harbor‘s menu for Chinese New Year (February 8th):