Big Thorn Farm and Brewery in Georgetown will open its gorgeous Tree Bar today, Friday, May 5th. If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, maybe take a little drive out of town for …
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The Rose Bowl tent is up
As we noted earlier this week, there are a handful of exciting markers of warm weather and summer fun in Champaign-Urbana, and Rose Bowl’s outdoor stage tent is one of them. The parking lot tent …
Jessica Hammie
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The ReStore deer will be called…
Champaign’s Habitat for Humanity ReStore had a contest to name its resident mounted deer head (that is not for sale). After careful counting of all the votes, the deer shall be called Habitat Hank. You …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
Sooie Bros Bar B Que Joint will open next week
Sooie Bros Bar B Que Joint, which first opened a restaurant in 2022, will reopen in its new location early next week, according to a Facebook post. The barbeque joint serves “super” good food, according …
Jessica Hammie
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Look at all these trees in C-U
I’m guessing you don’t necessarily take note of all the trees in Champaign-Urbana (unless it is your job or former job or hobby). Arbor Day is April 28th. Inspired by a tweet from the City …
Jessica Hammie
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Help ReStore name this mounted deer
CU Habitat ReStore has a taxidermied deer bust (do we call them that if they are animals?) that needs a name. It makes me a little sad to see its cute little face and dead …
Jessica Hammie
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Honor Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day with artist Kevork Mourad
Artist Kevork Mourad will be in conversation with Helen Makhdoumian at the Spurlock Museum on Monday, April 24th. Mourad is a Syrian-born, Armenian-raised artist currently living and working in New York. His practice encompasses painting, …
Jessica Hammie
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Casablanca Bazar has opened in Lincoln Square Mall
The newest store to open in Lincoln Square Mall sells handmade gifts, crafts, clothing, accessories, and home goods, among other items. The owners are still figuring out the best hours that work for the business, …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
Have you tried Nori Sushi yet?
I recently tried the new Champaign restaurant — I had it delivered, and it arrived very quickly. The hot items were still hot, and the cold items were cold. I ordered the hibachi chicken ($15.55), …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
The City of Champaign has extended the private security contract in Downtown
AGB Investigative Services will continue to patrol Downtown Champaign through the rest of this year. Per reporting in the News-Gazette, the City Council voted unanimously to approve this contract extension. The new contract “will double …
Jessica Hammie
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