Interviews / Previews

Immersion Festival brings bold vision, innovative sound experience

April 24, 2019 / 7:00am / By Gavin Good

Gavin chats with Jake Metz, the creator of Immersion Fest, a brand new, inclusive sound-experience festival coming to C-U at the start of May.

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Kofi Cockburn officially signs with Illinois Basketball

April 23, 2019 / 8:45pm / Patrick Singer

Last week, news came that star guard Ayo Dosunmu would return to the Illinois hoops squad next season, and more news comes today, this time… More »

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National Small Business Week begins May 5th

April 23, 2019 / 4:03pm / Julie McClure

Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC is observing this annual event by offering 13 free workshops and events throughout the week aimed at local… More »

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Poet Claudia Rankine will read her work at Alice Campbell Center tomorrow night

April 23, 2019 / 1:50pm / Debra Domal

If you caught my picks for five things to do in arts this month, you know I think this is a definite don't miss event.… More »

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Reminder: Roads will be closed for runners Friday and Saturday

April 23, 2019 / 1:44pm / Julie McClure

It's Illinois Marathon weekend, and even if you are not running or volunteering or cheering for runners, it will impact your life. Both cities will… More »

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You can find some local products at Champaign Outdoors

April 23, 2019 / 12:02pm / Julie McClure

You'll find mostly national brands when browsing the merchanside at Champaign Outdoors, but hidden in plain sight among the racks of The North Face, Patagonia, and… More »

Food & Drink

Say Howdy to Campustown’s new burger joint

April 23, 2019 / 11:00am / By Remington Rock

Remington checks out Howdy Burger, a new addition to Green Street.

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Sipyard opens for the season on April 25th

April 23, 2019 / 8:33am / Jessica Hammie

Sipyard, the beer garden in Downtown Urbana, will open for the season on Thursday, April 25th. This is a little later than in years past,… More »

Culture

Small town downtown: Paxton, IL

April 23, 2019 / 7:00am / By Elisabeth Paulus

Escape the college town life, full of chain stores and traffic lights, to enjoy the slow pace of a small town while eating well and supporting small businesses.

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Sitara has officially reopened

April 22, 2019 / 9:20pm / Patrick Singer

After being closed for a long stretch of time (some of which due to this fire), Downtown Urbana's Indian restaurant Sitara has officially reopened. Obviously, this… More »