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Listen for the Altgeld Chimes Mid-Autumn Festival Thursday, October 1st

September 29, 2020 / 2:46pm / Jessica Hammie

The next Altgeld Chimes Concert, "Amplify Their Voices: Songs for the Mid-Autumn Festival," is Thursday, October 1st at 11:50 a.m., 12:50 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.… More »

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Rodney Davis confronted over Trump’s tax avoidance

September 29, 2020 / 2:39pm / Cameron Raab

Congressman Rodney Davis was recently asked: "How is it possible that I pay more in federal income taxes than the President? How is that fair?"… More »

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Illinois Theatre hosted an outdoor performance last weekend

September 29, 2020 / 1:00pm / Julie McClure

One of the biggest losses during this time of staying apart has been live theatre, but Illinois Theatre is finding ways to make it work. … More »

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El Toro II is moving into a smaller space down the street

September 29, 2020 / 10:50am / Jessica Hammie

According to the News-Gazette, El Toro II, on S Neil Street in Champaign, will move just down the street into a smaller, newer space currently… More »

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Sinfonia da Camera is presenting a chamber music series at Allerton Music Barn

September 29, 2020 / 9:50am / Julie McClure

If you've been missing live classical music, here is an opportunity to experience it. Maestro Ian Hobson and Sinfonia da Camera are bringing several of their… More »

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Look at this baby rat drinking water

September 29, 2020 / 9:24am / Julie McClure

Looking for a new pet to bring home, but not necessarily a cat or a dog? The Champaign County Humane Society has baby rats available… More »

Food & Drink

A heartfelt interview with Caribbean Grill owner Mike Harden

September 29, 2020 / 9:00am / By Rebecca Wells

Rebecca interviewed Caribbean Grill owner and executive chef Mike Harden to hear more about their restaurant and how he was inspired by food.

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Merry Ann’s Diner in Urbana has closed, but the Neil Street location is open

September 29, 2020 / 8:00am / Alyssa Buckley

Merry Ann's Diner in Urbana on the U of I campus is closed permanently due to the pandemic related indoor dining restrictions. The original Neil Street… More »

Arts

Brief Encounters with Art: Lierman Neighborhood Community Garden

September 29, 2020 / 6:58am / By Debra Domal

Debra shares her brief encounter with E.K.A.H.'s new lenticular work, Points of View, which has been installed at Lierman Neighborhood Community Garden, as part of The Great ARTdoors initiative.

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Artisan Cup & Fork night two with Red Herring was a beautiful vegetarian supper

September 28, 2020 / 11:11am / Alyssa Buckley

Night two of The Land Connection's Artisan Cup & Fork event featured dinner and dessert from Red Herring. Photo by Alyssa Buckley. Dinner was a… More »

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Parkland College added a COVID-19 dashboard to their website

September 25, 2020 / 1:32pm / Julie McClure

The dashboard will track COVID cases from Parkland students and faculty, both those working on campus and off. From their website: The Parkland College COVID-19… More »

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Sunflour Bakehouse bakes up coffee shop goodies

September 25, 2020 / 11:24am / Julie McClure

The bakehouse responsible for the delicious baked goods you enjoy at Espresso Royale is now called Sunflour Bakehouse. All of those scones, muffins, biscotti and… More »