Long weekend, official start to summer, let's do this.
Weekender: May 24-27
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Here’s a photo of the Lincoln Hotel circa 1924
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The City of Urbana shared the photo (taken the day after it opened) of the former Lincoln/Landmark Hotel opened on their Facebook page today, as…
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Try something new this summer through the park districts
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Summer activities are not just for kids. Though both of our local park districts offer a ton for the younger set, don't overlook the adult…
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Did you know that Rantoul has a farmers’ market?
The Rantoul Farmers Market is now in its 4th year, and happens in Downtown Rantoul (corner of Garrard and Congress) every other Wednesday from 4…
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The growing importance of First Street
Where Campustown and Downtown blur, Midtown's First Street is regaining its identity.
AP Studio Arts is all that
Debra chats with Centennial AP Studio Arts students in preview of their art exhibit, "AP Studio Arts Is All That" which opens Friday at 5 p.m. at Art Coop in Urbana.
Sakanaya has new summer hours
Beginning this week, Sakanaya won't be open quite as late in the evenings. So don't expect to get your ramen or sushi fix at 11:30…
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A Building, A Feeling, and A Latrine: Hellos and goodbyes
Tom mixes the new with the old in this month's rather long installment of B/F/L.
CobraVenture develops students entrepreneurs
Steve attended the 2019 CobraVenture Pitch Showcase, and caught up with a few of the student entrepreneurs.
The 2019-20 Virginia Theatre season to be announced on June 10th
On Friday, June 10th, the folks at the Virginia Theatre will be announcing their 2019-2020 programming and I can't wait to find out what we…
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Café Kopi is looking for artists and crafters
Last summer, Café Kopi started featuring local makers in front of the shop during Friday Night Live. A great opportunity, with one of the music corners…
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What’s your favorite cocktail?
In C-U we have plenty of options for consuming booze. Beer is all good and fine — and we have great local options — but what about a…
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