Every Thursday, the Sustainable Student Farm at the University of Illinois has a stand set up on the south side of Illini Union by the Main Quad. From 11 to 4 p.m. every Thursday between …
It’s not every day that a local restaurant gets immortalized in a song, but that’s exactly what happened when the band Macseal paid tribute to Champaign-Urbana’s Golden Harbor in their song “Golden Harbor.” The song, …
This Wednesday, August 14th, we’re handing our Instagram over to Isabelle Skibinski, a junior at the University of Illinois. Skibinski is going to be taking us through a day in the life of a student …
Boomerangs Bar & Grill is now closed. The Urbana bar had its last day of service yesterday on Sunday, August 11th and will remained closed until the owners circle back with a new plan for …
This week the Editorial Board wrote about the housing crisis at the University of Illinois. I imagine it’s a really stressful situation for all parties involved. One of the solutions the U of I has decided upon …
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District provides so many services that benefit us all, and with August being National Breastfeeding Month, they’re focused on providing for expectant and postpartum parents for their breastfeeding needs. They’re currently collecting …
The Land Connection’s market in Downtown Champaign runs through October 22nd, taking place every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. in the parking lot by Neil and Washington Streets. Launching this coming Tuesday, August 13th, …
The Giertz Gallery at Parkland College will be all abuzz next week with the opening of their art and design faculty exhibit. This annual showcase featuring the work of Parkland’s faculty artists runs through Sept. 28 …
People say summer in Champaign-Urbana ends next week, but I’m covering my ears saying, “La-la-la, I can’t hear you.” Summer is not gone yet! This Thursday, I’m thirsty for a sweet summer sip: a lemon …
Good Judys’ Bagels, Champaign-Urbana’s new hit bagel business, will open a storefront this fall. Currently, Good Judys’ Bagels bagels are available exclusively at farmers markets or via catering, but soon the popular bagels will be …
Lately, I’ve really been enjoying one of our contributors Paul Haker’s series on the Champaign County Forest Preserve spots, and look forward to seeing more in the future. He’s taken some treks and while he’s …
Common Ground Food Co-Op in Urbana is no stranger to housing art inside and out of the store. Currently, they have their newest art installation, Pelt by Jennifer Gibas and Shelley Masar, which is on …
Cedar Oak Farms in Paxton is hosting a farm dinner series. Starting this August, the farm will offer a multi-course Midwest dining experience utilizing seasonal ingredients both from their farm and sourcing from other Illinois …
The annual Sweet Corn Circus is returning to our neighboring community in Normal in just a few weeks, featuring a whole circus troupe that’s been performing since 1929, plus so much more. As Julie pointed …
I’ve been enjoying diving in a bit on some historical buildings in and around Champaign-Urbana this summer. One I recently learned about is the Wilber Mansion, which stands tall at 709 West University Avenue in …
The Prairie Crossroads Blues Society (PCBS) is hosting its annual 2024 Prairie Crossroads Blues Fest, set to take place at Bunny’s Tavern in Urbana on Friday, August 9th, and Saturday, August 10th. This two-day event …
Urbana’s Gallery Art Bar hosts an artist each month because they’re cool like that. This month Urbana’s Poet Laureate Dr. Ruby Mendenhall is the featured artist. Join her and other guest artists on Wednesday for …
AM-KO Oriental Foods and Gifts on the corner of First Street and Springfield Avenue is now closed permanently. Earlier this summer, the Asian grocery announced the store’s impending closure. The small business first opened in 1978 …
Last week, Broadway Food Hall was listed for sale (asking price of $1.6 million), but there’s still food being served in the Urbana food court. The last remaining vendor is Les Gourmets Cuisine, a quick …
While we refer to ourselves as Champaign-Urbana’s culture magazine, our Culture section occupies a specific space within that. It attempts to capture the essence of this community that we call home. We write about the …
A huge, heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated during our summer campaign. Your actions were swift and intentional, so much so that we’ve quickly met our goal! You can still donate, of course, but …
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s timeless tale hits the stage tonight at Champaign’s historic Virginia Theatre and runs this weekend only. In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, …
Champaign-Urbana’s weather has been wild this week. I didn’t know it was going to rain so much! It got me really thinking about the sky, and so, this Thursday, I’m thirsty for a strawberry cloud …
The wildly influential outfit American Football, its origins right here in Champaign-Urbana, are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their eponymous debut on Polyvinyl Records with a few different versions to offer. The band is releasing …
Indeed, there is a, uh, huge election coming up in November that you may have heard rumblings of, but there’s a local election cycle coming our way after that. Next year is an election year …
For the very first time, Punch! Bar and Lounge hosted a private four-course dinner complete with tequila drinks. I’ll drink anything Punch! pours because the bartenders make stunning and delicious drinks, but I don’t often …
Summertime is approaching August, which means the next semester is bearing down on all of us here in Champaign County. Although I am grateful for the students (and faculty) returning in full to create a …
Our friends at Illinois Public Media have recently debuted their new mobile app, which houses all of your public media needs right in the palm of your hand. They’ve made accessing your favorite shows from …
At the end of last year, United Way of Champaign County announced they would be bringing Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to the area. If you’re unfamiliar with Dolly’s Imagination Library, that wonderful program gives children …
Today, Maize on Green was demolished. Though the demo has been planned since last summer and the location closed permanently last month, it still doesn’t soften the blow. The little restaurant was the original location …
We have a lot to thank the minds at National Center for Supercomputing Applications for, as they’ve been on the forefront of technology and innovation for decades now. One recent trend I’ve noticed is their …
Downtown Champaign bar Hound’s Court, formerly The Blind Pig’s Neil Street bar, now has The Blind Pig beer on tap. At this time, there’s two beers from The Blind Pig brewery on tap: U of …
Whether it’s visual or performance art, literature or film, Champaign-Urbana has always nurtured a vibrant arts community. We are looking for new contributors for our Arts section: You can see shows before they debut, talk to …
There are a couple of additional signs being installed to commemorate and celebrate the Champaign County African American Heritage Trail on Tuesday, July 30th. As Experience Champaign-Urbana has pointed out today, one will be installed …
It’s hard to believe it’s already the last weekend in July. Even though I’m not going back to school in the fall, I still want the summer to slow down just a little. I have …
Allerton Park’s Irish Fest is back on Friday, August 2nd, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the Gatehouse Lawn. The event features traditional Irish music by Turas at 6 p.m. and On the Lash …
Summertime in the midwest tends to get a little sweaty, and with campus being quieter this time of year, Spurlock Museum of World Cultures is a great option to find some brief respite. Their blog …
I’m not ready for school to start nor am I ready for anything fall just yet. I’m still clinging to summer, and this Thursday, I’m thirsty for something fun: the Axe Rita at The Axe …
Hamilton Walker’s is cruising through wine dinners lately, as they just completed their recent July 11th collaboration celebrating some tastes of summer. August is right around the corner, and while the menu has not been announced yet …
For my coffee, I’ll take cream and sugar in the form of ice cream, thank you very much, as it is National Ice Cream Month. Hat tip to ChambanaMoms for sharing the scoop that Espresso …
Champaign-Urbana Days is an annual celebration by Champaign Park District that’s been rolling for 30 years now, which is quite an impressive feat. This year’s celebration once again takes place at Douglass Park in Champaign …
Habitat for Humanity’s annual fundraising event, Raise the Woof!, is now accepting registrations for their upcoming event on Saturday, September 28th. This event takes place in the ReStore parking lot from 9 a.m. to 3 …
Champaign-Urbana’s newest restaurant The Burrito Lab opened yesterday on University Avenue in what used to be Meet Fresh. The local burrito shop’s motto is: Life deserves mas guac. I want that kind of life, and …
July is just about to turn into August, and before we know it, the fall semester will be at our doorstep. Krannert Art Museum has announced their opening night celebration will take place on Saturday, …
You know I get psyched about all things students and STEAM. Head over to Lincoln Square Mall tomorrow (Tuesday, July 23rd) at 10 a.m. for a glimpse of the 2024 Street College and Ghetto Genius …
I love a tasting dinner’s parade of little special dishes. It’s fun to forgo the regular menu and go for whatever the chef wants to cook. While The Space in Downtown Champaign is known for …
Professor James H. Yang, a visiting scholar from Taiwan and University of Illinois alum, is a digital painter whose art is being featured in an exhibit at the Anita Purves Nature Center from July 20 …
UPDATE: July 30th at 1:40 p.m.: Thank you for your overwhelming support! In just over a week, we’ve hit our goal for this campaign. We’ll be launching another campaign in the fall with more incentives …
This week was a big week for food. Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery won four medals — the most they’ve ever won — at this year’s American Cheese Society Annual Competition. Urbana’s Sicilian sandwich shop Baldarotta’s announced the opening …
