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Last week I was walking down Neil St. and noticed that Weiskamp did not have a display up in their window. Instead, I was able to see inside of the business and got a glimpse …

One of the principal joys of coming home for the holidays is reading the local paper – in my case, that means the Monticello Journal-Republican. While this usually just includes brushing up on high school …

The other day, when taking a walk by my apartment in Downtown Champaign, I stumbled upon this gem of a sign. What’s even better than this is to think that the City of Champaign (or …

I thought this would be a particulary important thing to share, because this isn’t entirely common knowledge. One of those “the more you know” moments, I suppose. If you’re visiting Allerton Park over the next few …

Pekara Bakery is back with its special Thanksgiving menu for November, which is packed full of delicious classics, but with a special twist. There are now breads in every style and flavor available to celebrate …

The pop-up shop is a modern phenomenon that usually seems to rule in cosmopolitan environments, but these next couple of weekends, Norden at home will be bringing their own version of the pop-up shop to Downtown …

Starting this weekend, Downtown Champaign’s own Big Grove Tavern will be transitioning to its fall/winter cocktail menu. This change comes in conjunction with seasonal changes in the kitchen. The menu is a product of collaboration …

Tonight, friends, family, faculty and colleagues gathered on the U of I Quad to share memories, laughs, and tears as they remembered Brett Lerner.  Lerner was a U of I student who tragically died in …

While I was over at Quality for their pumpkin carving contest, I heard Shady Dawgs was giving away free hot dogs in front of the Brass Rail. Naturally I went to see (and taste) for …