I am very excited about next week. Mostly because I get to bring my first child home from college for the first time since I dropped her off. But in second place is the fact …
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Learn to make matzo ball soup, salmon lox bagels, and latkes at Common Ground
On December 9th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Common Ground Food Co-op is offering an American-Jewish cooking class in person in their Flatlander Classroom. In the demonstration-based class you’ll learn to make matzo ball …
Meet new people at the New to CU Mixer
Experience Champaign-Urbana and Make It Champaign-Urbana are hosting a gathering for people who have recently moved to the area — specifically 2021 or after. These New to CU Mixers are held quarterly, and are an opportunity …
You can nominate someone for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration
The annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration is happening on January 24th, and organizers are asking for nominations for the three awards that they give out during the event. Do you know …
Conversation starting decorations for your Thanksgiving table
Thanksgiving is a time that brings friends and family together. Sometimes it’s a joyous gathering, sometimes it’s a stressful combination of personalities. Often it involves people that you don’t see on a regular basis. No …
Learn more about reparations on November 16th
The Champaign-Urbana Reparations Coalition has invited Robin Rue Simmons to speak about taking “action steps towards reparations” for Black community members. Simmons is a former alderman for the City of Evanston, where she helped pass …
Check out programming featuring Native stories on WILL this month
During this Native American Heritage Month, take the opportunity to learn more about Native history and experiences. There are several options for this through WILL:
See the lights at Miller Park Zoo in December
Miller Park Zoo is hosting their 10th annual Wild Lights on December 1-2 and 8-9, from 5 to 8 p.m. For $8 a person (kids under three are free), you can stroll through the zoo …
Get ready to buy tickets for Krannert Center’s spring performances
On November 15th at 10 a.m., tickets will go on sale for Krannert Center for the Performing Arts’ spring 2024 performances. Need a refresher on what’s coming up next semester? Be sure to look back …
These waffle fry nachos from Watson’s are my favorite part of Illini Football
The team can be sort of exhausting, really. I mean yay overtime win against Indiana, but why did we let it get to that point in the first place? My favorite part of football games …