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Champaign Unit 4 released updated COVID guidance for the new school year

July 20, 2021 / 9:54am / Julie McClure

Champaign Unit 4 Schools has updated guidance on their website, based on current CDC and IDPH recommendations. Here are some of the important things to… More »

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Artisan Cup & Fork is happening September 11th

July 20, 2021 / 9:04am / Julie McClure

The Land Connection's annual farm-to-table fundraiser is scheduled for September 11th at Bluestem Hall. Tickets and details are forthcoming, but they are planning a hybrid… More »

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Dining outside at Hamilton Walker’s is pretty great

July 20, 2021 / 7:42am / Julie McClure

Even before a pandemic made dining outside the thing to do, it's been one of my favorite things to do in Downtown Champaign. We have… More »

Arts

Looking back, moving forward: Updates from Ashanti Files, Urbana’s 2021 Poet Laureate

July 20, 2021 / 6:59am / By Claire Katz-Mariani

Ashanti Files discusses her experiences thus far as Urbana's Poet Laureate, including what she has learned in the position, and what is still to come for the remainder of her year-long term. Trigger warnings: please note that this article contains mentions of mental health concerns including body image, depression and suicide.

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Culture

Year of the Park, A to Z: Willis Park, Champaign

July 19, 2021 / 1:00pm / By Seth Fein

This old park has been secretly telling stories since 1906. We are glad it's around!

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Cafeteria & Company will have trivia night on Thursdays

July 19, 2021 / 10:24am / Alyssa Buckley

Starting this Thursday, July 22nd, Cafeteria & Company will host a coffeeshop trivia night from 7 to 9 p.m. one Thursday a month. You can… More »

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Columbia Street Roastery has what you need for homemade iced tea

July 19, 2021 / 10:06am / Julie McClure

Did you know you can get packets of tea leaves specifically for iced tea at Columbia Street Roastery? They come in one ounce packets, and… More »

Music

The Overture: July 19-25

July 19, 2021 / 9:00am / By Sean Wilkinson

The Overture has returned after a long spell. Check out this week in live music.

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Food & Drink

A taste of Fyrefly Grill and Subs

July 19, 2021 / 9:00am / By Elisabeth Paulus

Elisabeth visited the new casual Vietnamese grill and sub shop in Urbana.

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Freedom Fest at Lake of the Woods is July 30th

July 19, 2021 / 7:29am / Julie McClure

July's soggy beginning messed with several 4th of July celebrations, including Freedom Fest at Lake of the Woods. Well now, you can have a bonus… More »