“This item is currently under review and is not available to the public.” A digital stroll through the Archive of Native American Recorded History turns up this phrase more than once. It represents the heart …
Whether you’d prefer to beat the heat in some air conditioning, or venture outside, we have some ideas for your weekend.
Doug “Boomerang” Burgett came to Champaign in 1998 to attend the University of Illinois. Since then, he’s gotten married and started a family while making Champaign-Urbana home. He currently works at the U of I …
Summer keeps rolling on, and there are a plethora of great events happening this weekend.
PYGMALION is back and ready to fascinate and entertain you come this September 21-23. The 19th PYGMALION will be another assault on the senses as artists of all mediums converge on Urbana for three days …
Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of fashion, décor, and other stunning merchandise. Casablanca Bazar is now open in Lincoln Square Mall. Casablanca Bazar incorporates the beauty of Moroccan culture into various handmade …
What are your plans for this midsummer weekend? We have a few suggestions.
It’s July, which means my kids’ bedtimes keep getting later, I only know what day it is because of the farmers market, and there is nothing better than spending as much time as possible outside. …
It seems the air is becoming breathable again. We have plenty of suggestions for you to get out and about again this weekend.
This month’s summer adventure took me about 25 to 30 minutes south on I-57 to Tuscola, on a morning tinged with wildfire smoke. I was glad that this excursion wasn’t going to include a hike. …
On June 17th the Champaign County Master Gardeners hosted its 27th annual Garden Walk. This year “Inspirational Gardens: Old, New, Reimagined” included six private and two public gardens throughout Champaign and Urbana. Each garden had …
Julie Laut is a community activist and director, and has been working to build strong and healthy communities for almost 30 years. She has been a resident of Urbana since 2008. After many years of …
Gonna be a scorcher this weekend, so please stay hydrated as you go out and do these fun things.
Back to another B/F/L this month. With summer here, I’ve gotten more chances to take pictures of buildings and bathrooms on campus without being heckled by cool teens. A BUILDING 713 S. Wright St. the …
If you have been to a drag show event around Champaign-Urbana, there’s a very good chance you’ve seen the performer Spank Knightly, known off-stage as Jess Schlipf. Way before they ever got into drag, Schlipf …
It’s the weekend and our editors have some great suggestions for how to enjoy it.
Fire up the grill and pour yourself a red drink —Juneteenth is almost here. This is a day of remembrance and celebration. Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, but it wasn’t until June …
LEGO’s definitely have their downsides. There are the hundreds of tiny pieces that will inevitably find their way into the laundry, the vacuum, and even the fridge. There is the threat of physical harm. Have …
For many people, death is a topic far from their minds and conversations. But the Compassion & Choices organization wants to change that, and what better time to talk about your options when dying, than …
Do you have weekend plans yet? If not, we have a few suggestions.
Sitting down with Evette Campbell for the first time is like meeting with a friend you haven’t seen in a while. With her warm and welcoming demeanor, it is easy to see why her photography …
For the second year in a row, we’ve seen spring rains disappear from central Illinois. Aside from a round of thunderstorms during the first weekend in May, we’ve seen persistent sunny and dry conditions across …
Summer is in full swing, and Pride month is underway, meaning there are so many options for entertainment this weekend.
Ah, June. The first month of summer. School is out, pools are open, music is outdoors, and celebrations are in full swing. This month I wanted to pick out a few fun ways to celebrate …
This summer I’m making it a point to get out of town every once in a while and explore the surrounding area. I’ve lived in Champaign-Urbana for enough years after graduating from the University of …
It’s the unofficial start of summer! We hope you have a long weekend ahead of you, and can try out some of these suggestions.
When I think of locations for Pride celebrations, Vermillion County doesn’t immediately come to my mind. But in the heart of Danville, a new group is working hard to bring the LGBTQIA+ community a place …
As the weather gets nicer, I’ve been spending more time at bars and restaurants, especially in the patios and beer gardens. However, I noticed some of the chairs in these outdoor spaces are less than …
It’s going to be a stunning weekend, and we have plenty of options for you to get out and enjoy it.
When I saw that Allerton had selected Michael Baker as their first Naturalist-in-Residence and that he would be offering free foraging classes on the grounds, I signed up right away. I had never been foraging, …
It’s U of I graduation weekend and Mother’s Day weekend, so take that into consideration when making plans!
Greener Goods just recently moved to Champaign from their Mahomet location. Before sitting down with Tara Allen, the owner, I took stock of my own approach to sustainability. I’ve made a few kitchen swaps for …
If “semisesquicentennial” doesn’t flow quite right off the tongue, you can wish the Champaign County Forest Preserve District a happy 75th anniversary instead. This summer (and throughout the year), South-Central Illinois’ string of sylvan pearls is …
Matsuri, the Japanese festival that was hosted by Japan House annually before the pandemic, was finally back this year, and the community came out in droves. The last Matsuri was in 2019, and we were …
No, that “whiff” sound you hear isn’t a group of kids playing baseball at the nearby ball field — it’s the sound of my swing and miss on a forecast for a warm and wet …
This weekend is jam packed with things to do. Let our editors help you plan.
On May 2, 2023, the Danville City Council voted on an ordinance designed to prohibit abortion within the city limits. The ordinance draws on 19th century federal laws, and would ban shipping and sales of …
There are a lot of special events that are unique to Champaign-Urbana, but the annual Matsuri Festival at Japan House stands out because of its celebration of Japanese culture, incredible food, and amazing activities. Because …
Is it just me, or was April especially brutal this year? I lost track of how many times I had to fight with my kids about whether they needed to wear shorts or winter jackets …
Have you ever bouldered? According to my favorite search engine, bouldering is a style of rock climbing done close to the ground without ropes or harnesses. I had never tried it before but my seven …
It’s another big event weekend in C-U, with lots of folks running various distances, but there are also a wide variety of ways to enjoy your weekend that don’t involve cardio.
The 2023 Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend is here, and race director Jan Seeley has a message for the 8,000+ registrants, “be prepared to be wow’ed by how welcoming everybody here is.” Seeley is no …
This Sunday, campus and community will have the opportunity to come together in celebration of Bengali New Year. The event will be hosted by the newly reestablished Bengali Students Organization (BSO), along with the East …
See some movies, buy some plants, do a little dancing…we have a wide variety of suggestions for your weekend.
Thirty one years ago, while living in rural Colorado, where the only sex education was abstinence-only education, Julie Laut got pregnant at the age of 17, and chose to have an abortion. She had to …
If you’re looking for a place to wear your darkest clothing and listen to your favorite creepy music, you might want to mark the monthly Bat Factory on your calendar. Held at Urbana’s Rose Bowl …
Engineers Without Borders is a Registered Student Organization at the University of Illinois that works to build a better world by empowering communities in Illinois and around the globe. They create sustainable engineering projects like bridges, …
It’s Boneyard Arts Festival weekend, so be sure to get out there and support artists. We also have some suggestions for non-art things.
I caught Lindsay Aikman during a small window of time she had between coaching her Champaign Centennial JV girls soccer team, watching her own child play soccer in a nearby town, and playing in an …
