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Here are some delicious, and pretty, coffee drinks

January 24, 2020 / 2:30pm / Julie McClure

I've been on a trying-out-new-coffee-drinks kick the past couple of weeks, and really enjoyed these options from Avionics and Caffe Paradisio. At Avionics I tried… More »

Music

A fond farewell to Skins ‘n Tins Drum Shop

January 24, 2020 / 1:00pm / By Seth Fein

After 30 years in business, the legendary store will close for the last time January 31st. Seth speaks to local drummers and owner Terry Hawkins about the value and influence of the space.

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What are your plans for Lunar New Year?

January 24, 2020 / 12:21pm / Jessica Hammie

Lunar New Year is tomorrow, Saturday, January 25th. Many East and Southeast Asian cultures will celebrate the beginning of a new year, and it might… More »

Culture

Digging into food waste and food insecurity in C-U

January 24, 2020 / 11:00am / By Indyia Robinson

Indyia explores how two local organizations tackle the issue of food waste.

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Look at this card catalog throwback from the Parkland Library

January 24, 2020 / 10:47am / Julie McClure

The Parkland College Library posted this delightfully nostalgic photo on their Instagram this week, courtesy of the Parkland College Archives. I'm pretty sure I was… More »

Food & Drink

Ten things we want to eat this Restaurant Week

January 24, 2020 / 9:00am / By Smile Politely Editors

Restaurant Week kicks off today, and we’ve put together a list of some menus that have our mouths watering.

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Make your reservations for Experience the Hops

January 24, 2020 / 8:14am / Julie McClure

Allerton Park and Retreat Center is hosting their annual weekend of learning about and tasting beers on February 29th and March 1st. There will be… More »

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Check out what the inside of the new KAM’s looks like

January 24, 2020 / 8:13am / Patrick Singer

First, we got a potential look at what the outside of the new KAM's was going to look like. Then came a more official announcement… More »

Culture

Weekender: January 24-26

January 24, 2020 / 12:01am / By Smile Politely Editors

Need a little help planning your weekend? We have ideas.

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Boneyard Arts Festival announces its 2020 signature image

January 23, 2020 / 12:10pm / Debra Domal

Congratulations to local artist Gregory Stallmeyer, whose work, Nexus, (resin and automotive paint on plexiglass) has been chosen as the signature image for the 2020… More »

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Check out these documentary shorts, produced by students in collaboration with Illinois Public Media

January 23, 2020 / 12:02pm / Julie McClure

Illinois Public Media worked with students in the College of Media, specifically students in MACS 496: Advanced Media Practicum, to create short opinionated documentary films about… More »

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The La Casa Cultural Latina murals are returning to campus

January 23, 2020 / 11:07am / Julie McClure

In 1974, artist Oscar Martinez and several students created elaborate wall murals in what was then the Latino Cultural Center at 510 E. Chalmers. They… More »