Culture

School is starting, but you can still squeeze a bit more out of summer. We have some suggestions.

Here in the dog days of summer, what are the best places to take a break during your stroll through the U of I Arboretum? Tom has the answers.

The weather is stunning and it's the last weekend before students move in and school starts throughout the area. Get out there and enjoy!

Mara visits the Abandoned Observatory trail where she fails to see the observatory but has a nice time with her canine companion, Elmo.

Student-run venture ASL Aspire is developing an app to aid science and engineering education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

It's been a hot and dry summer in Central Illinois. Andrew looks back at how we ended up in a drought, and what to expect as the summer wanes.

There's plenty to do, eat, and drink this late summer weekend.

Julie provides a handful of cultural experiences to have this month in C-U.

The PYGMALION 2022 lineup is here. Here's just a few recommended acts to catch this year.

We have a unique assortment of experiences to offer you this weekend. 

Summer is slipping away. Get out there and enjoy!

In a tight vote, Urbana City Council approved Champaign County to move forward with their expansion of the satellite jail to consolidate county facilities by 2024. Brandi breaks down what this means, and recaps the discussion from the July 5th Committee of the Whole meeting.

Mother Murphy's, a counter-culture institution in Normal, has expanded to Champaign. Here's a peek into the new space. 

Need a little inspiration for your weekend? We have some suggestions.

In her new book The Black Woman's Guide to Overcoming Domestic Violence, Dr. Robyn Gobin addresses the unique needs of Black women who have experience domestic violence. Her passion for bringing healing to her community has deep roots. 

The Dixon Stars is an AAU basketball team in C-U that is developing more than just basketball players. 

It's a long holiday weekend for most, and thankfully there is plenty to do in C-U.

July sweeps in at the end of this week, and with it some suggestions for how to experience it in C-U. 

Here is a snapshot of Thursday's emergency protest in support of abortion rights.

Go ahead. Have a little fun this weekend. You deserve it.

Mara finds a “shorter, flatter, closer” trail at Homer Lake Forest Preserve because it's hot as heck and gas is expensive. 

Food, arts, music, culture…you can experience all of it this weekend in C-U and beyond.

Sports teams and other school organizations have booster clubs of parents supporting their students. Michelle Dellorso decided the Tuscola Gay Straight Alliance needed one too.

Places like Champaign-Urbana have many hidden human treasures, people who have achieved wide recognition in their own fields and yet are unknown to the rest of us. Barbara Schoenoff is one such treasure, a doll-maker of high repute.

The weather had me worried, but I went to a Skywatch hosted by the Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society.

From drinking with your dog to dancing it out, you're sure to find something to do in our Weekender. 

Keep those air conditioners primed and the swimsuits nearby, it looks like a hot and dry June in central Illinois.

Julie chats with David Palmer about how his experiences have informed his decision to run for the IL-13 Congressional seat. 

June has arrived, and with it a slew of options for your weekend enjoyment. 

Julie has some ideas for how to invest your time this June. 

Alyssa reviews the Rage and Enraged packages at Rage Room Champaign.

Residents of the Dr. Ellis Subdivision call on Urbana City Council to allocate American Rescue Plan Act funds to resolve sewer inequities in Urbana neighborhoods. 

Nikki Budzinski and David Palmer highlighted their positions and qualifications in last night's primary debate.

This month, Tom lives life in the fast lane by trying out some VeoRide e-bikes.

Summer is here, and we hope your schedule allows you the opportunity to enjoy this long weekend.

Mara heads south to Fox Ridge State Park for a trail with many stairs, trash cans, and gorgeous old trees.

Sal recaps a day of watching the NCAA women's tennis championships.

WILL, Champaign-Urbana's broadcasting cornerstone, commemorates 100 years of enriching content and commits to producing 100 more.

Need some ideas for getting out and about this weekend? We have a few suggestions.

Lauren chats with Ruby Mendenhall, professor and associate dean investing in the lives Black women and children in C-U and throughout the country. 

The Undergraduate Library is closed for good, in preparation for an extreme makeover. Here is one more glimpse of the space, before it's transformed. 

It's graduation time and it appears we've been flung head first into summer. Whether you want to get outside or stick to air conditioned spaces, we have some ideas for your weekend.

Is it finally spring? Andrew answers that question as he looks back at a chilly and wet April.

Our editors have some solid suggestions for this first full weekend of May.

Julie has some suggestions for experiencing C-U culture this month.

Amidst the traditional proms held by high schools throughout Champaign County, Queer Prom is unique event that provides a safe and fun experience for LGBTQ+ teens. 

Julie chats with Jaya Kolisetty, executive director of RACES, as they recognize 50 years of helping survivors of sexual assault. 

Julie learns a bit about NCSA's newest supercomputing system, awarded to them by the National Science Foundation.