Do you remember when Black Dog regularly had nachos on the menu? It’s been quite a long time. I’ve been a fan since trying them in 2015, when Black Dog’s Champaign location opened. But they …
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John Milas will discuss his book The Militia House at Urbana Free Library
Champaign native John Milas will be at the Urbana Free Library this Saturday, November 11th to discuss his debut novel, The Militia House. I caught up with Milas earlier this year to chat about his …
Jessica Hammie
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Urbana native Ian Tatum was featured on The Jennifer Hudson Show
Urbana native Ian Tatum (who now lives in California), was recently featured on the “Knock Star” segment on The Jennifer Hudson Show. Tatum was asked a trivia question and won $250, but the more exciting …
Jessica Hammie
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Homegrown is closing
Homegrown, the restaurant located at Atkins Golf Club, will change ownership from Ryan and Abbie Rogiers to the company that manages the golf course. The Rogiers will continue to own and operate The WheelHouse, their …
Jessica Hammie
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Catch the work of BLACKMAU at Gallery Art Bar all November
BLACKMAU’s artwork will be on view at Gallery Art Bar for the month of November. BLACKMAU, Stacey “BLACKSTAR” Robinson and psychologist Kamau “DJ Kamaumau” Grantham, have collaborated for a long time on collaged works that …
Jessica Hammie
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It’s vaccine booster season
The new, updated COVID booster is widely available, and you should consider getting it. Just like the flu, COVID is endemic and part of our lives, and if you’re able to get the vaccine, you …
Jessica Hammie
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Mia Za’s Express to open in Illini Union
Mia Za’s will open a Mia Za’s Express in the Illini Union, near Maize and Thai Fusion in the lower level food court. Per the press release, Mia Za’s Express will offer “pizza-by-the-slice, along with …
Jessica Hammie
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The intersection of McKinley and Green is now a four-way stop
The intersection of McKinley Avenue and Green Street in Champaign is now a four-way stop. There have always been stop signs on McKinley, but now drivers heading both east and west on Green Street will …
Jessica Hammie
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Where are the most beautiful fall trees in C-U?
We are lucky in Champaign-Urbana to have so many parks, many with a bunch of lovely trees, which are especially more lovely now, during leaf-peeping season. Champaign Park District has a guide to the most …
Jessica Hammie
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Urbana High School choir will perform with Foreigner this weekend
Urbana High School’s choir will perform at the State Farm Center this Sunday, October 22nd with the multi-platinum album selling band Foreigner. The choir submitted a video for consideration, won the contest, and will be …
Jessica Hammie
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