If you have ever been to The Original Pancake House, then you know Lester Lindsey. He’s been there for 30 years, and he is constantly circling the dining room making sure you have hot coffee …
According to WCIA, a restaurant is finally moving into the vacant space that was once Miga. The Downtown Champaign location will be home to a new Japanese restaurant called Tenkyu Izakaya, which is anticipated to …
Sinfonia da Camera, Krannert Center’s professional chamber orchestra, and Lyric Theatre @ Illinois, producer of sung theatre at Krannert Center, are regular collaborators. In the spring, they came together for a British music themed concert. …
The European Union Center is hosting a special Halloween Edition film screening of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. The film was screened early this year as part of Ebertfest. You can read Will’s review of …
RegCakes Bakery is closing in Urbana ahead of the bakery’s move to its new location in Savoy. The last day to get the bakery’s gluten-free goodies in Urbana is Saturday, October 21st, but RegCakes will …
Not about to sit around let an emu — which is still out there living its life — get all the media attention, this big cat thought it would get in on the game (Note: …
Physics was not a stellar subject for me. I took it in high school, and then took a “physics for non-science majors” at U of I, and I still have no idea what I actually …
Sunday was the perfect fall day for a little hike: Slightly overcast, a chill in the air, leaves just starting to turn. My husband and I ventured out to Sangamon River Forest Preserve, just north …
Did you know about free pie Mondays at Courier Cafe? Culture Editor Louise and I went last Monday for lunch at Courier Cafe to check out pie situation at the Urbana diner. After lunch, we …
This year, Homecoming Week is titled “Home Sweet Illini” and it kicked off on Sunday morning at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center with a 5K race, a pancake breakfast, and the annual dying of the …
The performance featuring Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin, originally scheduled for Saturday, October 14th, at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana, has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. A new date …
On Saturday, Champaign-Urbana will be in the partial viewing zone of an annual eclipse (also called a ring of fire eclipse). From C-U, we won’t be able to see the full eclipse but we will …
Today is Friday the 13th. And not just any Friday the 13th…it’s Friday the 13th in October. You know what THAT means. Really though, do you? Does it actually mean anything? Does it just have an extra spooky …
Well folks, that little piece of corner wall is all that remains of Clark Bar. After the gazebo was removed last month, it was clear that the demolishing of the building was not far behind, …
I love most things on the menu at Watson’s Shack & Rail, but my love for the rice bowl ($16) knows no bounds. It’s such a complete meal. You have your grains, greens, and protein …
Calligraphy students of Shozo Sato currently have an exhibit up at Krannert Art Museum. Kanji calligraphy “is a Japanese art form that uses Han letterforms from Chinese script to create works that evoke harmony and …
It’s not quite Halloween, but you may want to start thinking about your Thanksgiving table. Personally, I love to think about Thanksgiving food. Common Ground Food Co-op has once again opened up orders for Thanksgiving …
The City of Champaign has broken ground on phase two of the Garden Hills Infrastructure Improvement Project, which will help alleviate flooding in the area. To do this, the City will build a stormwater drainage …
Today is the last day of the Those who Teach, CAN exhibit at the Link Gallery of the School of Art and Design. The annual exhibit showcases artwork by Unit 4 Teachers with the aim …
Look, when I go to Farren’s, I know that I am about to put myself in a food coma with my burger order (all my love to the Motherlode). Therefore, I’ve never been terribly well-versed …
Yes they are competitors, but they can bond over this shared experience. I feel like the Bird has now been officially initiated into the campus community, as the Veo bike was shortly after its introduction …
Giertz Gallery at Parkland College has a new exhibition featuring the work of Kristy Deetz, professor emerita at University of Wisconsin – Green Bay. She works with a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, and …
The University of Illinois College of Fine and Applied Arts just announced that Dr. M. Cynthia Oliver will now serve as the Special Advisor to the Chancellor for Arts integration. While Dr. Amy L. Powell …
Northern Cuisine recently opened in Campustown, and a few of us paid a visit to the restaurant to try out some of their offerings. The restaurant’s decor and vibe was very sleek and inviting, a …
Chong Qing House Chinese Restaurant opened in August at the corner of Fourth and Green in the space that was Lai Lai Wok. The new restaurant’s menu is quite large with over two hundred menu …
I visit the Champaign Farmers Market each week to pick up my CSA share, and this week I noticed a new truck there. Keke’s Mobile Beverage Trailer had a menu of a variety of cold …
The Canopy Club in Urbana, IL, is set to come alive with the sounds of local talent this Sunday, October 15th at Under the Canopy: Battle of the Bands. The venue will be hosting a …
Our local music scene is in for a treat as two prominent artists, Cole Bridges and Christy Hays, are scheduled to perform at the Loose Cobra in Tolono this Sunday. Christy Hays is an established …
Each year, Miller Park Zoo offers up an opportunity to hang out amongst the animals and do fun Halloween-y sorts of things. I know when I had younger kids, I was all for any additional …
Can I go off about how good the flautas at Seven Saints are? When I’m at Seven Saints, I pretend to read the menu, but it’s just for show. I already know I’m ordering the …
The second cohort of Humanities Research Institute’s Interseminars Initiative, funded by a Mellon Foundation grant, is ready to present their speaker series for this academic year. The theme of this cohort’s work is “Improvise and …
Last week, the University Library announced the 15 millionth volume added to their collections, and it will live at the Rare Book & Manuscript Library. From the library: This acquisition is a scarce early 14th …
Opened yesterday in Campustown, J6 Kitchen serves a fast-casual menu of kimbap, ramen, dumplings, steamed buns, topokki, and Korean hot dogs. Soon the corner shop will expand the menu to include teriyaki chicken, spicy pork …
The Park Bar & Grill opened in Champaign on Wednesday in the multi-storied space where Rafters Draft & Dough was on Bradley Avenue. The new bar serves beer, seltzer, mixed drinks, appetizers, three kinds of …
This past weekend, Uniting Pride of Champaign County had their big Pride Parade as part of Pride Fest 2023 and it is my family’s new favorite event. There were some hilarious costumes (the inflatable Care …
The weather has finally caught up to the season, so let’s talk about Halloween, specifically Halloween decorations. I love the holiday but I find that lack the energy to be extra about it. However, I am …
Champaign County Forest Preserve District is inviting folks to come out to Lake of the Woods on Monday, October 9th, to help with seed collection. You’ll gather at Museum of the Grand Prairie at 9:30 …
Yesterday, Brothers Bar & Grill opened their new Champaign location on First Street. Just down the street from Maize on Green, Brothers is now open seven days a week in the space where The Hub …
He was cheering for Illinois just last month: He was an Illini basketball…and Maize fan too. When I was a kid, before I paid any sort of attention to football things, I knew who Dick …
Trito’s Uptown was located at 6th and Green in Campustown back in the day, which played host to a ton of shows for many years. Seeing a show schedule like this is always inspiring, a …
There is always something new to learn about the University of Illinois, even though I’ve been in this community since coming here as a student many years ago. Squirrels have long been a topic of …
The Toast to Taylor Downtown Block Party Series will be coming to a close this Saturday, October 7th. From 4 to 11 p.m., you can listen to music from a variety of local acts, shop …
A short while back, I made a trip over to Bloomington-Normal, taking a stroll in Uptown Normal where there are a ton of shops, a lovely theater, restaurants, coffee shops, a sick roundabout(!), and more. …
Trick-or-treat hours in Champaign County, including Champaign, Urbana, and Savoy, will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31st. What is your candy strategy? Do you buy the good stuff in hopes there …
Artificial Intelligence is certainly a hot topic these days. A quick search of “AI news” gave me such headlines as: There is much talk about AI’s capacity for good and for “evil”. In a virtual …
Cracked is jumping into the highly competitive fried chicken sandwich game! Head over there and try out “The Newton.” It’s fried chicken thighs with Cajun sauce and pickles on a ciabatta bun, and named for …
U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón will be at Spurlock Museum this month for an evening event that is part conversation and part poetry reading. The event “follows Limón as she shares with us how poetry …
It’s October 4th, which means today is National Taco Day. We write about tacos a lot in Food + Drink, and for good reason: they’re delicious. Tacos are one of my favorite foods. Something about …
The Illinois Department of Human Services awarded $247,918 grant to be administered by the cities of Champaign and Urbana to help asylum seekers in Champaign County. From the press release: The funds will help cover …
