Julie shares her thoughts on last ditch summer fun efforts.
Summer safari in Central Illinois
If you can't beat the heat, at least call it a draw at Aikman Wildlife Adventure in Arcola, IL.
Small Town Downtown: Homer, IL
Whether you're into scenic views with gurgling waterfalls or watching sweaty men throw each other around a ring, Homer has a lot to offer vistors beyond Soda Fests and Krazee Days.
Small town downtown: Paxton, IL
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.
Guide to New Year’s Eve 2018-2019
If you are the sort that likes to galavant about town to celebrate New Year's, here is a (somewhat) comprehensive look at your options here in C-U and beyond.
Find some “farm punk” at the Odd Market in Tuscola
Sara talks with Ainslie Heinlich, Odd Fellow and organizer of the Odd Market, coming up this Saturday.
Bringing six continents together in Champaign and Cairo
This past weekend the Subsistence Marketplaces Initiative sponsored its 7th biannual conference in Champaign, bringing together people from all over the world invested improving the lives of those living in low-income contexts.
University faculty and students lead immersion trip to Tanzania
The University of Illinois has unique connections in all parts of the world for research and scholarship. One of these connections is with the Maasai people of northern Tanzania. At the end of May, I traveled to Tanzania with other students and faculty to meet with local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and Maasai men and women.
Daycations: Paris
The Protagonist Pizza crew venture to a new land for this installment of Daycations.
Daycations: Sidney
Sidney Dairy Barn (a tour of the Moo Mobile), hanging out at Bicentennial Park, hitting the Sidney Saloon, and more — Protagonist Pizza takes a trip to our C-U neighbor.
The return of Balloons over Vermilion
Balloons over Vermilion is back after 15 years and Michelle was there to help them celebrate.
Off we go into the wild blue yonder
All good things must come to an end. Fortunately, there is still time to visit the Chanute Air Museum.
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