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U of I ethnic, gender, and women’s studies will get a new home

October 20, 2021 / 3:21pm / Julie McClure

U of I just approved a feasibility study for a new building that would house several campus units: Gender & Women’s Studies, African American Studies, Asian… More »

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Easter to play a reunion show

October 20, 2021 / 3:16pm / Sean Wilkinson

10 years after the release of Demonstration, Easter will be returning after a long hiatus for one night only to play a show at The Empty Bottle… More »

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Get your free tickets to the Festival of Writers

October 20, 2021 / 3:13pm / Jessica Hammie

The Humanities Research Institute at the University of Illinois is hosting Tracy K. Smith, Jericho Brown, and Roxane Gay on Friday, November 12th and Saturday,… More »

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CUPHD is asking you to fill out this Community Needs Survey

October 20, 2021 / 2:10pm / Julie McClure

C-U Public Health District is partnering with Carle Hospital, OSF Healthcare, United Way of Champaign County, and the Champaign County Mental Health Board to conduct a… More »

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Jimmy John and Steve Weatherford are speaking at a TPUSA conference

October 20, 2021 / 12:09pm / Julie McClure

U of I alum and former NFL punter Steve Weatherford is joining Jimmy John Liautaud and a cast of conservative characters for TPUSA's "America Fest"… More »

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Search the Champaign County History Museum’s collection online

October 20, 2021 / 7:38am / Jessica Hammie

With some generous donations, the Champaign County History Museum has begun to digitize it’s 20,000-object collection. Right now there are more than 500 digital object… More »

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Lassoni gobi from Himalayan Chimney is always a good idea

October 20, 2021 / 7:20am / Alyssa Buckley

Himalayan Chimney's fried cauliflower appetizer lassoni gobi ($8.99) is a must have dish especially on these cooler days. The name means garlicky cauliflower, and the… More »

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Watson’s Shack and Rail is a hip spot for fried chicken and more

October 20, 2021 / 7:00am / By Carl Busch

Carl visits Watson's and enjoys some decadent food.

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Head to the Growing Community Harvest Festival this Saturday, October 23rd

October 19, 2021 / 1:41pm / Jessica Hammie

The Urbana Arts and Culture Program and Cunningham Township Supervisor's Office are hosting a harvest festival and artwork unveiling from 1 to 3 p.m. on… More »

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Polyvinyl is celebrating its 25th birthday

October 19, 2021 / 1:34pm / Sean Wilkinson

Champaign-based independent record label Polyvinyl is celebrating 25 years of operation today. In an Instagram post, the label shared that it would continue to release… More »

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Help collect native seeds with Champaign County Forest Preserve District

October 19, 2021 / 1:31pm / Julie McClure

The Natural Resources staff from Champaign County Forest Preserve District will be collected natives seeds at Middle Fork River Forest Preserve on Tuesday, October 26th… More »

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The University Library has a new archive preserving Central Illinois Jewish history

October 19, 2021 / 10:23am / Julie McClure

Last month, the University Library, in collaboration with the Danville Jewish Community, established the Central Illinois Jewish Communities Archives/Mervis Archives. The collection will be housed in… More »