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CU Poetry to start monthly literary open mic on June 7th

May 25, 2022 / 4:17pm / Debra Domal

Starting on Tuesday, June 7th, CU Poetry will be hosting a monthly literary open mic night at the tent outside of the Rose Bowl Tavern… More »

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The second annual Mahomet Soda Festival is June 4th

May 25, 2022 / 2:48pm / Jessica Hammie

Mahomet is hosting its second Soda Festival from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 4th. Soda tasting tickets are $5 for nine tickets,… More »

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Columbia Street Roastery has a new whiskey barrel aged espresso

May 25, 2022 / 12:41pm / Julie McClure

In case you need an even bigger kick to the sense in the morning than just your regular jolt of caffeine, Columbia Street Roastery now… More »

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Uniting Pride has Pride programming throughout the month of June

May 25, 2022 / 9:54am / Julie McClure

Though C-U doesn't "officially" celebrate Pride until the fall, when all of the students are back in town, Uniting Pride of Champaign County has scheduled… More »

Culture

Walkin’ in the Woods: Fox Ridge State Park Loop Trail

May 25, 2022 / 9:00am / By Mara L. Thacker

Mara heads south to Fox Ridge State Park for a trail with many stairs, trash cans, and gorgeous old trees.

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Music

The Bashful Youngens talk C-U’s music scene and how to get started locally

May 25, 2022 / 7:00am / By Michael Bales

Getting started in the music industry can be daunting, but The Bashful Youngens have a few tips to help out young musicians.

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Hogchute Opry is happening on June 11th

May 24, 2022 / 4:28pm / Sean Wilkinson

This year's Hogchute Opry is happening on June 11th at 3 p.m., with a load of musical acts from around the area gracing the stage.… More »

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The City of Champaign is hosting CommYOUnity events this summer

May 24, 2022 / 4:06pm / Julie McClure

Throughout the summer, the City of Champaign will be sponsoring several events that are free and open to all ages. The "CommYOUnity: It takes YOU… More »

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Get tacos at your event with La Mixteca’s taco truck

May 24, 2022 / 3:42pm / Alyssa Buckley

La Mixteca has a shiny new taco truck ready to show up at C-U events or work places. You can contact the Urbana restaurant on… More »

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Caribbean Grill is closing for the entire summer

May 24, 2022 / 2:23pm / Jessica Hammie

Caribbean Grill will be closed June, July, and August, citing staffing shortages and the need for rest and recuperation. Read the entire press release on… More »

Opinion

GEO protests at U of I Commencement to demand a living wage

May 24, 2022 / 11:00am / By Megan Mericle

The U of I Graduate Employees’ Organization has been in negotiations with university administration, and will continue to exercise its right to labor action until a contract that truly serves graduate workers is reached.

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Movies on the Quad start this week

May 24, 2022 / 9:53am / Julie McClure

It's time for summer movies on the Quad, brought to you by the Illini Union. Every Thursday from May 26th to August 18th, beginning at… More »