Profiles / Fine Art and Design

Talking art kits and community with Anna Peters of Art Coop, Inc.

July 9, 2020 / 6:59am / By Melinda Sevilla

Melinda speaks with Anna Peters, co-owner of Art Coop, about personalized art kits and community partnerships during the pandemic.

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Avionics is serving food and a summer drink menu

July 9, 2020 / 1:25pm / Jessica Hammie

Avionics is serving food again, and has an updated summer drink menu. I'm personally very excited about shurbs and the apple biscuit pie, but there… More »

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The story of Water the dolphin is what we all need right now

July 9, 2020 / 12:49pm / Julie McClure

The Spotted in Chambana Facebook group is not always a happy place to spend your time, but here's an example of it functioning for good.… More »

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I need some sushi from Sakanaya

July 9, 2020 / 12:00pm / Alyssa Buckley

I ordered some rolls from Sakanaya the other day, and I think I need to order some more soon. You can order online and pick… More »

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Curb Service releasing Ready Set Ghost this Friday, first new album in seven years

July 9, 2020 / 11:00am / Patrick Singer

Curb Service is set to release its first new record in a good portion of a decade this Friday, Ready Set Ghost. This is the follow up… More »

Culture

Bringing a bit of the magic back: Talking with Jessy Ruddell from The Idea Store

July 9, 2020 / 11:00am / By Julie McClure

Julie checks in with Jessy Ruddell, Executive Director of The Idea Store.

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Help, I can’t stop watching this video of this adorable fox

July 9, 2020 / 10:26am / Patrick Singer

I am in a bit of a trap, thanks to the Champaign County Forest Preserve District's video of this adorable trotting fox they captured on… More »

Food & Drink

Lodgic serves up outdoor dining experiences and community

July 9, 2020 / 9:00am / By Rachael McMillan

Clever Moose Cafe and Everyday Kitchen at Lodgic are still finding innovative ways of giving C-U residents enjoyable dining experiences.

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There are now two free testing sites open to U of I students, staff, and faculty

July 8, 2020 / 2:34pm / Julie McClure

University of Illinois has opened two free testing sites for students, faculty, and staff. The sites are walk up, and will be utilizing the saliva… More »

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Look at this guinea pig named Skeeter

July 8, 2020 / 1:01pm / Julie McClure

There are a lot of terrible things happening right now, but thankfully we still have cute animals. This cute animal (and many others) are available… More »

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Urbana Park District has a new mobile recreation van

July 8, 2020 / 11:18am / Julie McClure

The van, aptly named "Urvana," will be used to bring park district programming to the community. The park district will be bringing "community, outreach, wellness,… More »