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The quote pictured above comes from a piece of correspondence between former U of I president Arthur Willard and the University of Minnesota president. The latter reached out with a question of how to handle …

Well, I messed up and didn’t have a Valentine’s column this year, alas. Instead I’ve got this extra long column for February! I don’t mean this B/F/L itself is long, but it is about long …

The U of I Ice Arena is managed by Campus Recreation, and hosts a wide range of programming for students and the public. It’s open for the duration of the U of I academic year. …

Last week, friends and family of Azaan Lee launched balloons in his memory and called for justice. His father Bishop Lee gave a heartfelt speech remembering his 21-year-old son. “He loved music,” the father said. …

Beckman researcher Karen Rudolph got her Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles, and is now a professor in the Psychology Department at the University of Illinois. Her research is focused on developmental psychology. …

Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is upon us. You may have no interest in participating in this Hallmark holiday in any sort of way, and that’s a totally understandable position to take. However, …

This Saturday, February 4th, is the inaugural event for The Healing Project, a new community organization with a mission to “cultivate R.A.R.E. (radical, authentic, rigorous, and environmentally safe) spaces for collective healing through the art …

It’s a new year and that’s got me thinking about THE FUTURE. Come along for the ride as I ponder things to come. A BUILDING Raising Cane’s on Green St. If you’ve been following the …

When 90-year-old Edith was asked whether she wanted to retire as 17-year-old Alice’s mentor, she laughed. “No,” she said. “She needs to graduate high school, and I’m the only person in her life who will …

One of my favorite things about living in the Midwest is the diverse weather that we experience. Not just on a day to day or week to week scale, either. No weather year is ever …

Friday, January 20th Attend the Flatlands Dance Film Festival, Spurlock Museum, 7 p.m. + Saturday, 7 p.m., $10 The Flatlands Dance Film Festival is Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., and will feature a curated …

Friday, January 13th Drink a hot buttered rum, Bentley’s Pub, 3 p.m. to 2 a.m., $7 If you’ll be out and about in Downtown Champaign on this chilly Friday night, sip this warm seasonal adult …

Here we go, 2023. New year, new you, right? I do start each new year with a bit of a reset in intentions. Not resolutions, intentions. The word resolution has some concreteness to it, whereas …

We’re closing in on the end of 2022, a year of ups and downs and progress and setbacks. Maybe you are reflecting on your personal experiences this year, or maybe you are ready to shove 2022 …

Hello dear readers, and welcome back to another installment of B/F/L! Yes, one theme of this month’s column is the color gray, but don’t worry, there’s very little doom or gloom involved, you’ll see! A …

Splitting things up between articles and SPlogs, we present the most visited of the year.

BLOC Thursdays are a new event series that provides a fun and inclusive space for people of color. 

BEST week continues with a look at what was great about life in C-U this year.

Whether you want to lean into the holiday spirit, or you've had enough already, we have some ideas for your weekend activities.

November was a dynamic month in central Illinois offering record warmth and our first snow of the season. December is off to a mild and dry start, but could a stormy transition lead us into a snowy holiday season?

C-U is full of activity this weekend, and there's a little something for everyone.

It's dark and cold outside, and it's easy to want to hunker down and hibernate, but there are great experiences to be had this December.

It's gift-giving season and Julie wants to make sure you find something for everyone on your list.

Next week might be a busy one for a lot of us. Take this weekend to relax, recharge, and cut loose a little.

Debra chats with the talented team behind The Lavender, C-U's new queer newsletter. 

Federal funding is on the table for airlines to extend direct daily service to the Washington, D.C. area, but so far, there aren’t any takers.

We have shopping, snacking, and more in this installment of The Weekender.

With the fentanyl crisis touching Champaign-Urbana and the renewed debate on drug policy at the national level, it's a good time to reexamine laws and policies. We talked to Joe Trotter, coordinator of the CUPHD Harm Reduction Program, about what his office does and how drug use should be approached.

We will be updating this article with election results as they come in tonight and over the next couple of weeks.

October was another dry month across Central Illinois with periods of summer warmth interrupted by early shots of cold air. November is off to another mild start, but a big dose of wintery air is on the way.

November? Already? We have some suggestions for a great start to the new month.

Dutch and Barb Powell have been Champaign County election judges for over 10 years. They offer a little insight on what goes on behind the scenes.

Fall is underway in Central Illinois. The changing leaves are especially beautiful on the University of Illinois campus. Even the squirrels are cozying into the season, including beloved Pinto Bean, may the little creature rest in peace.

November is an in-between sort of month, but still has some great cultural opportunities. 

The Idea Store's biannual jewelry sale is a labor of love.

Jeff takes a look at the biography of Charles Whittlesey, recently published by U of I grad Stanley Totten.

It's the weekend before Halloween, and one of the last truly fall weekends. We have some ideas for what you should do.

Julie spoke with comedian, author, and podcaster Paula Poundstone ahead of her show at the Virginia Theatre.

With every County Board seat up for grabs this November, Lauren chats with Jenny Lokshin and Elly Hanauer-Friedman about their campaigns in District 4. 

Need a little help planning your weekend? We have you covered.

Tom explores Mount Hope Cemetery in this month's column.