Dr. Suzanne Trupin is at the helm of Women’s Health Practice (WHP), Hada Cosmetic Medicine, and Hatha Yoga and Fitness. All three businesses promote total mind and body fitness, and work together to help clients …
After a few false starts, spring is finally here. And I can’t think of a better way to enjoy the sunshine than getting my hands dirty in the garden. Whether you’re planning out your vegetable …
Some things are just out of our control, and whether the Sakura bloom in full each year at Japan House is one of those things. The extreme weather highs and lows this winter kept the …
Celebrate the moms of the University of Illinois along with Dr. Ollie Watts Davis and the UI Black Chorus on Mom’s Day, Saturday, April 15th at 7:30 p.m. Their annual Mom’s Day concert at the …
I have been sucked in by the cold brew with cold foam trend that’s become a regular thing at Dunkin’ and Starbucks. A pumpkin cream cold brew in the fall is the best, but I …
The Champaign County Economic Development Corporation and Visit Champaign County have launched the Community Job Application, a digital platform that “allows newcomers to streamline their job search and community exploration process with personalized assistance, job …
Illinois Race Weekend is coming up at the end of the month, and it has that branding right now because the former centerpiece of the weekend, the marathon, has not been happening for the past …
Hendrick House Farm, the ten-acre Champaign farm with sustainable agriculture, is permanently ending operations at the Rising Road farm in the next month or two. The farm provided seasonal organic produce to Hendrick House residents, …
Ekphrastic poetry is describing a work of art in a beautiful way, and also how Raquel Gutiérrez’ work is described. Join the Ricker Library of Architecture and the Minor Aesthetics Lab as they host Raquel …
As of Friday, April 28th, BOAST, LLC. will be closing all U of I locations of Einstein Bros. and Nic’s Cafe. From the Illini Union: After a 10-year partnership with BOAST, LLC., operating on campus …
Inside Urbana’s Broadway Food Hall, Poke Shack recently added banh mi sandwiches, crispy fried chicken wings, and mochi doughnuts to the menu and expanded into the space previously used by Mi Casita Restaurante, which took …
John Jennings, University of Illinois grad and former University of Illinois Professor, will be giving a lecture at the Krannert Art Museum on Thursday, April 20th as the last lecturer in the Black on Black …
Illinois Public Media continues its series that focus on gun violence in the community, and how families and individuals are grappling with it, with a discussion of parenting Black children and teens. The event is …
This week is Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Awareness week, which seems like a good time to note that C-U Public Health offers free STI Clinics at various location each week. The locations can vary slightly …
Per reporting in the News-Gazette, the old Alexander’s Steakhouse location (RIP happy hour burgers and massive Long Islands) will become Hacienda Agave Mexican Grill. Owners Maria Reyes and Arturo Rebollo have owned and operated Hoopeston’s …
Last week, NCSA announced the commitment of $50 million ($30 million from U of I Urbana-Champaign and $20 million from the U of I System) over the course of five years for “infrastructure for the Illinois …
An art collection and archive to honor assassinated Iraqi academics will be showing at Artists’ Alley as part of the Boneyard Arts Festival. Shadow and Light: Honoring Iraqi Academics, Photographs of Witness, Memory, and Solidarity …
In 2017, the City of Champaign launched PlanOurPlaza to begin soliciting input from the community on what they’d like to see in a park plaza at the corners of Main and Church and Washington and …
Japan House is well into “Sakura watch”, and with steadily increasing temps over the next few days, it’s time to be on alert for this most wonderful time of the year — the Sakura blooming. …
To celebrate National Poetry Month, artist and poet Shaya Robinson is hosting SPEAK Cafe at Krannert Art Museum. SPEAK (Song, Poetry, Expression, Art, and Knowledge) will be held April 13th from 6 to 7:45 p.m. …
By the time I make it to Friday night, I am done with all the things. Cooking is just not going to happen, and most of the time I don’t even want to leave my …
The soundtrack for an upcoming film about one of the first African American basketball players in the NBA, Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton, will feature Champaign Central High School graduate Ryan Mondak (class of 2015). Mondak plays …
Champaign’s newest music venue, The Space, hosts their first Saturday night show featuring five powerhouse bands sure to start seasoning the venue with brute force music and punk attitude. Headliners Bristle bring their high-energy live …
The Recreation Club in Champaign will host a local showcase featuring bands from Central Illinois at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 7th, featuring Sitrus Sol (glittery dreampop), The Blank Stairs (alternative), Aftersome (punk pop) and the …
The College of Fine and Applied Arts is hosting a panel discussion titled Housing Affordability for Illinois Artists and Creative Workers on April 7th from 12 to 1 p.m. at Temple Hoyne Buell Hall. From …
The YWCA of Champaign County (formerly YWCA of the University of Illinois) exists to “eliminate racism and empower women”, and during the month of April they are promoting advocacy events that touch on each of …
Nikky Finney, author of six books and recipient of the National Book Award for Poetry, will be on the University of Illinois campus for two upcoming events: a CultureTalk to take place on April 19th, …
Burgers return to the old Downtown Champaign Merry Ann’s Diner space this weekend with the opening of The Space restaurant on Main Street. Owned by the Weird Meat Boyz, The Space is both a restaurant …
The C-U Prom giveaway is back for the second year. Organized by Mike Ingram, the prom shop will be open Friday from 3-7 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. with additional dates potentially available. …
In the space formerly occupied by NOLA’s (which closed in December 2022) will be Gallery, a “Digital bar/venue/art space coming soon to downtown Urbana. Perfect place for finding inspiration and good conversation.” What does that …
Back in 2021, the City of Urbana begin the work of developing a new comprehensive plan. The first stage, Imagine Urbana invited community members envision the sort of city they would like to see in …
Prairie Dragon Paddlers is a non-profit organization founded to “inspire hope and contribute to the health and well-being of breast cancer survivors through the sport of dragon boating.” The team practices April through October on …
Do you have tickets for the Wine Walk yet? They are going fast, so don’t miss them. Champaign Center Partnership and Royse + Brinkmeyer Apartments are hosting this 3rd annual event in Downtown Champaign on …
For the first time since 2019, Japan House’s Matsuri is coming back. The Japanese festival began in 2015, and has been on hiatus during the pandemic. This beloved community and campus event will take place …
Afghan Cuisine has served delicious Afghani food inside Strawberry Fields for 34 days, but today, the restaurant announced a temporary closure on Instagram. The restaurant will no longer serve food starting today, April 4th as …
This past Saturday, the University Library hosted the Edible Book Festival at Martinelli’s Market in Champaign. The festival has been a staple Champaign-Urbana foodie event for 16 years. Winning both Best Visual Presentation and People’s …
March 28th was the 10th anniversary of the launch of the groundbreaking Blue Waters Supercomputer, which held the designation of fastest supercomputer at a university for six years. The system was powered down at the …
Today is Election Day, giving you one last chance to vote in the consolidated election. Folks in Champaign have the most choice on their ballot this time around. If that is you, you will be …
Amy Grant, winner of six Grammys, was recently honored by the Kennedy Center. She will perform at the Virginia Theatre on October 12th. Tickets are on sale now. Grant is perhaps best known for her …
Renowned author and founder of McSweeney’s (and University of Illinois alum) Dave Eggers will be on campus next week for two events, sponsored by the Humanities Research Institute and the Creative Writing Program in the …
The Carl Woese Institute of Genomic Biology is hosting the last session of their Lunchbox Series for the semester on April 13th at Bevier Cafe. You’ll get to enjoy a buffet style lunch courtesy of …
On Friday afternoon, I took an hour to slip over the the Engineering Open House before the ominous weather began to set in. I’ve attended a few times as a field trip parent, where my …
Rajmohan Gandhi, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and research professor at the University of Illinois‘ Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, dined at Kohinoor Indian Restaurant in Champaign over the weekend. The Indian …
NAYA Indian Cuisine is now open for lunch and dinner seven days a week on the corner of Third and Green Street in Campustown. NAYA first opened first opened in 2019 with a delicious Asian …
U of I wheelchair basketball athlete Morgan McCammon was selected to participate in the first USA vs. College All-Star Wheelchair Basketball Competition, which will take place at during the NCAA Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Final Four …
The Urbana jam company Autumn Berry Inspired is closing up shop after a decade of selling jams and jellies made from wild harvested autumn olive berries. The last jars of the company’s delicious jam can …
The Center for Children’s Books (CCB), located at the School of Information Sciences (iSchool) at the University of Illinois, is hosting its 21st Annual Book Sale on Sunday, April 23, 202, with a pre-sale on …
Easter is right around the corner on Sunday, April 9th. If you like to celebrate holidays with food and drink, then Champaign-Urbana has you covered. Although Silvercreek’s special Easter brunch buffet is already fully booked, …
On Thursday April 6th the Champaign Public Library will be hosting New York Times bestselling author Lisa See. This is a continuation of the library’s Great Authors series. See has written many novels including, Shanghai …
