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As the parent of a teen daughter of prom age, I can definitely speak to how expensive it can be to purchase a prom dress. It can be a major barrier for students. Mike Ingram, …

You can celebrate Earth Day at Miller Park Zoo on Saturday, April 23rd, from 12 to 3 p.m. at the kickoff celebration for their month long Party for the Planet.  See some adorable animals, check …

YWCA USA’s annual Stand Against Racism campaign happens every April to “raise awareness about the negative impact of institutional and structural racism in our communities and to build community among those who work for racial …

U of I alum and independent journalist Terrell Jermaine Starr is giving a talk at the Campus Instructional Facility Auditorium on April 19th at 7:30 p.m. Starr was in Ukraine at the beginning of the …

Spring is the perfect time to take a hike on the Rayburn-Purnell Woods Trail in Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve in Mahomet. Champaign County Forest Preserve District has a self-guided Wildflower Walk that wil help …

Smith Burger Co. is teaming up with Ye Olde Donut Shoppe again to serve up their Glazed and Confused burger (yes, a burger made with glazed donuts instead of buns) on Wednesday, April 20th. They …

Though reflecting the social change and climate of the past couple years, including events such as the murder of George Floyd and how it affected the nation, University of Illinois School of Music jazz vocalist …

Just Hamburgers, a tiny but mighty burger shack in Paxton, will permanently close on April 30th. Nothing terrible has happened to precipitate this closure; the owners simply want to retire.  If you want one last …

Add BoBo China to the list of restaurants that have permanently closed in C-U. The Chinese restaurant served cuisine from the Northeast part of China with dishes like hand-made dumplings, clay pot food, and mountain …