Mardi Gras is going to come up awfully quickly this year — the day before Valentine’s Day! That’s a lot of holidays to have to think about all at once, so maybe it’s best to …
Posts by Julie McClure:
Take a look at Farren’s new lunch menu
Farren’s Pub & Eatery just launched a new lunch menu, and it has some tasty items. I think I’m most excited about the sliders, because I love a good mix and match opportunity (and they …
Grab tickets for Black Violin: The Experience Tour
Black Violin is a Grammy-nominated hip hop and classical music duo — not a sentence you say often. I imagine this will be a pretty unique musical experience. Check out this music video to get …
Older adults and family caregivers: CUPHD is seeking your input
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is collaborating with Advocates for Aging Care to find out “what’s needed to help support the health and wellbeing of our aging family, friends and neighbors.” They are asking Champaign County …
The Interseminars event series continues next week
*Editor’s note: This will now be a virtual event, due to weather causing travel issues. Zoom registration is available here. The second cohort of the Interseminars Initiative at Humanities Research Institute is focused on the …
Help put together the world’s largest puzzle
Where are all the puzzle people out there? I am not a total devotee, but I do dabble, especially on breaks and vacations. Well, the University Library has an opportunity for you to join forces …
Watson’s is adding a kids menu
Beginning this Thursday, January 18th, your kiddos 12 and under will have their own menu to order from at Watson’s Shack & Rail. Watson’s has always had some kid-friendly options, with the chicken and the …
Happy New Year!
Our Smile Politely team is slowly powering up this week and getting back into publishing mode after a nice holiday break. We’re excited to get back at it and dig into all that 2024 is going to …
Here’s a detailed list of warming centers in Champaign-Urbana
It’s about to get bitter cold here in Central Illinois. The Cunningham Township Supervisor’s office shared a helpful post about warming centers in Champaign-Urbana, and what they are able to offer. This is also a …
Sign up to be a Snow Angel and help your neighbors
So far, we have not had nearly as much snow action as people in the western portion of our state, but that might change in the next couple of weeks. If you are someone who …