The Illini Union Art Gallery showcases work from all types of artists — some who are affiliated with U of I, some who are local, and some from outside of C-U. This month, the gallery …
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Here are the CU Schools Foundation 2023 Distinguished Alumni honorees
Each year, the CU Schools Foundation recognizes alumni from Champaign and Urbana schools that have gone on to do great things. They also give a Local Hero Ward to someone who devotes their volunteer time …
Homegrown is a hearty option for Restaurant Week
When I’m making a decision about where I’d like to dine out during Champaign County Restaurant Week, I’m looking for one of two things: a menu that features something unique, something that they don’t typically …
The Illinois Distributed Museum helps you explore campus in a new way
With a university the size of University of Illinois, it’s overwhelming to ponder the scope of research and innovation that is happening right here in our community at this very moment, much less over the …
Maize is hosting a mezcal tasting event on January 31st
If you are a fan of this smoky alcoholic beverage, then this is the event for you. Beginning at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Maize at the Station will have brand reps from Diageo Brands and …
Find sweets, treats, and lattes with Champaign Center Partnership
No matter what your feelings are about Valentine’s Day, I think we can all appreciate the fact that C-U’s dessert game is on point during this time. You don’t need to officially recognize the holiday …
U of I scientists were awarded $9.5 million from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute
A team of scientists including biochemistry professors Beth Stadtmueller and Nicholas Wu, chemistry professors Wilfred van der Donk and Angad Mehta, as well as Jenna Guthmiller, assistant professor of immunology and microbiology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, will be part of the …
Champaign is considering C-Street as a historical site
The City of Champaign does not currently have a designation for historical sites, but they are looking into the possibility of creating one to honor the legacy of Chester Street Bar (C-Street). The bar, well …
The Champaign-Urbana Police Data Project launches next week
Invisible Institute, a nonprofit investigative journalism organization out of Chicago, is launching a new tool meant to hold police in Champaign and Urbana accountable to the public. Members of the group will be at the …
Restore has some vintage vibes right now
Yesterday, Champaign County Restore posted their regular round up of new and interesting items on their social media pages, and “vintage” seemed to be the recurring theme. I know “vintage” is a very broad term, …