Thanksgiving food is my favorite. It’s warm and comforting and generally full of carbs and it makes me happy. Also, one of the best parts about Thanksgiving is eating Thankgiving leftovers. This week Aroma Café …
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Pour Bros. has weekly trivia
Last week, Pour Bros. began a weekly trivia night. It’s free, it’ll be on Thursday nights at 7 p.m., and you can be a team of anywhere from 1 to 8 players. This week will …
Nick Offerman is returning to C-U for two Japan House fundraisers
Man of many talents Nick Offerman will return to C-U the first week of December. Here’s the official announcement from JH: Humorist Nick Offerman returns to the site of his youthful matriculation with a collection …
Here’s an early photo of Hessel Park
The park was originally outside the city limits of Champaign, and was part of a planned real estate development by Fred Hessel called Highland Place, and was initially supposed to have a lagoon for boating …
Common Ground really gets into Thanksgiving
Each year, Common Ground Co-op goes all out for the Thanksgiving holiday — it’s a great place to procure all of your turkey day dinner needs. Here’s what they have to offer: Fresh local turkeys from …
Be sure to pay attention to the new traffic signals in Downtown Champaign
Don’t get caught unawares as you are driving through Downtown Champaign. From the City of Champaign Facebook page: “Drivers in and thru Downtown Champaign should be aware of the newly activated traffic signals located at the …
Champaign County Museums Network is expanding its membership
The Museums at the Crossroads Consortium is a local collaboration of museums that have been working together since 1996. From their press release: “Brought together originally for a Museums in the Classroom grant, the organization …
The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 opens at Parkland tonight
This latest Parkland theater production, directed by Mathew Green, opens tonight at the Harold and Jean Miner Theatre. Here are the details from the press release: When their latest Broadway musical closes after the murder …
It’s time to order delicious Pekara items for Thanksgiving
If ya need a little assistance with your baked item needs this Thanksgiving, Pekara has you covered. Orders can be placed in person or over the phone at either location (see contact info below), just …
Kenny Chesney will perform at the State Farm Center this spring
Chesney, who hasn’t been to town since 2005, has included Champaign on his recently announced Song for the Saints 2019 Tour. There are no details yet, but you can check back on the State Farm …