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You’ll want to catch this discussion with artist Sheila Pree Bright

April 14, 2021 / 2:48pm / Jessica Hammie

The Spurlock Museum is hosting a virtual discussion about "the role of photography in capturing moments of civil unrest" with renowned artist Sheila Pree Bright.… More »

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Espresso Royale has green energy drinks for an afternoon pick-me-up

April 14, 2021 / 2:30pm / Julie McClure

I don't like to drink straight up coffee in the afternoon; noon is kind of my threshold. However, there are some afternoons where a little… More »

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Make sure you have your Real ID if you are planning a trip soon

April 14, 2021 / 1:06pm / Julie McClure

The CDC has given the green light for vaccinated people to safely travel, so there will be more and more people taking to the skies,… More »

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Smile Politely seeking Food & Drink writers

April 14, 2021 / 11:04am / Smile Politely Editors

Smile Politely is always welcoming new writers into the fold, and that, of course, includes our Food & Drink section. Drinking and dining in C-U… More »

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Have you eaten Dis N’ Dat BBQ yet?

April 14, 2021 / 9:20am / Alyssa Buckley

Dis N' Dat BBQ is a Black woman-owned restaurant in Rantoul cooking up delicious barbeque. The menu includes a Chicago-style chopped steakburger, deep-fried pork chops, beef brisket… More »

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You need to order the grilled scallop salad at Farren’s

April 14, 2021 / 9:12am / Julie McClure

I was fortunate to dine al fresco at Farren's last week on a day I wasn't in the mood for a burger. Why fortunate? I… More »

Culture

Stand against racism with YWCA next week

April 14, 2021 / 9:00am / By Julie McClure

"Over the course of the last year, with the pandemic, one of the things that has become really clear is the extent to which racism impacts people's health and the public’s health."

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Made in Urbana is feeling crabby

April 13, 2021 / 4:14pm / Debra Domal

Has late pandemic life left you feelin' crabby? You're not alone. Consider feeling your feels with your very own 3D crab cutey courtesy of Made… More »

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Champaign County Circuit Clerk’s office is having Amnesty Week in May

April 13, 2021 / 9:48am / Julie McClure

From May 10th to May 21st, the office of the Champaign County Circuit Clerk is hosting Amnesty Week. Per the press release: "Anyone who has… More »

Culture

How we walk to the other side of grief

April 13, 2021 / 9:00am / By Elizabeth Sotiropoulos

As spring blooms in Champaign-Urbana, many of us are grieving the many losses of this past year.

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Submit your maps to the Champaign County Redistricting Advisory Group

April 13, 2021 / 7:16am / Jessica Hammie

The Champaign County Redistricting Advisory Group will move forward as scheduled, following an announcement from the state of Illinois that redistricting should move forward despite… More »

Food & Drink

El Paraiso is Latin American food paradise

April 13, 2021 / 7:00am / By Alyssa Buckley

Alyssa reviews the Broadway Food Hall restaurant's flautas, llapingachos, and more.

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