This will be the 3rd and final Farm Dreams Workshop of the year, and it will be happening September 10th from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. These workshops are designed to provide an insight into small …
Posts by Julie McClure:
The journey to Willow Creek Farm
Julie chats with Traci Lipps, owner of Willow Creek Farm in Urbana.
The founder of Illini Hillel has been honored with a street name
Rabbi Benjamin Frankel founded The Hillel Foundation in 1923 at the University of Illinois, and it is has since spread to campuses across the U.S. and internationally, serving 200,000 Jewish students on 550 campuses. Now …
You can drink open alcohol in Downtown Champaign for four hours this Friday
Mayor Deb Feinen has responded to feedback from residents who would like to be able to enjoy a beverage out and about while taking in events such as Friday Night Live. For this final installment, …
Did you happen to see that Farren’s has the best burgers in Illinois?
According to TripAdvisor reviews that is. This weekend USA Today published TripAdvisor’s best burger in each state based on customer reviews. Our very own Farren’s was the winner for Illinois, a conclusion I’m sure this …
Nutcracker auditions are coming up soon
Yes it’s only August, and yes the kids just went back to school, but preparations for CU Ballet‘s annual performance of The Nutcracker are well underway. Though the show does not makes it’s appearance at …
You can see 2001: A Space Odyssey at the Virginia Theatre this week
And you should. There are those movies that are just meant to be consumed on the big screen, and this surely is one of them. I have not had this experience — my only viewing of …
U of I Community Credit Union announces Orange & Blue scholarship winners
The U of I Community Credit Union has a scholarship program that it offers annually to local students looking to attend a college or university in Illinois. They award up to $1000 to selected students. …
Nando Milano will be featured on Chicago’s Best
If you weren’t aware, Nando Milano originated in Chicago, before owner Dario Vullo and his brother Alessio, executive chef, opened a second location here in Champaign. Now the Chicago location is set to be featured …
Fleurish has some lovely fall flowers right now
It may be 90 degrees outside, but school started for many today, and fall is nipping at our heels. If you’re ready to get that fall vibe happening in your house (well hello apple spice …