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It’s something that we look forward to every year…the return of mall meat. Sad to say that global inflation has left no product untouched, even ribeyes off the back of a semi in a parking …

The critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and pianist Ben Folds is making his return to Urbana next year, on Wednesday, March 29th. He’ll be performing at Krannert Center’s Foellinger Great Hall at 7:30 p.m. He previously performed …

The annual Parade of Lights, hosted by Champaign Center Partnership, will be on November 26th at 6 p.m. in Downtown Champaign. This year’s theme is Island of Misfit Toys. Do you know someone who would …

Each year, CU Schools Foundation accepts grant proposals from teachers in Unit 4 and District 116. This year they received 285 applications, and they were ultimately able to give out awards supporting 153 new projects. …

A new Mexican restaurant called Tacool just opened in Campustown. Photo by Alyssa Buckley. The restaurant’s menu includes tacos, tortas, nachos, quesadillas, burritos, flautas, corn, and sides. The meat options are simple: steak, pastor, or …

United Way of Champaign County has been creating and distributing kindergarten readiness calendars (formerly titled the Getting Ready for Kindergarten Calendar) for nearly 20 years, giving families and caregivers a multitude of suggestions for ways to …

We are in the thick of spooky season and all that goes along with it, but a lot the elements that we celebrate and decorate our lawns with are rooted in history. The Rare Book …

On October 28th, the Institute of Genomic Biology is hosting the next installment of their Lunchbox Series, Eat to Learn: Highlighting the intersection of food, science, and culture. This will be the 2nd lecture in …

Chambana Proud, the collaborative endeavor started by Visit Champaign County, You’re Welcome CU, and the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation, is trying to answer the all important and age-old question: Is it Champaign-Urbana or Urbana-Champaign? …