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Five beef dishes to try in Champaign-Urbana

July 23, 2021 / 6:59am / By Rafay Khan

Where's the beef? Rafay shares five entrees you can find in Champaign-Urbana.

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Smith Burger and Baldarotta’s are smashing this Sunday

July 23, 2021 / 11:01am / Jessica Hammie

Smith Burger Co. and Baldarotta's are joining up this Sunday, July 25th for a (s)mash up at Riggs. From noon to 2 p.m., bring your… More »

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Year of the Park, A to Z: Colbert Park, Savoy

July 23, 2021 / 10:59am / By Seth Fein

Colbert Park is the crown jewel of Savoy parks, and it is a great place to spend a couple hours in the south part of CU.

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Brighten up your day with sunflowers at Clearview Farm

July 22, 2021 / 5:47pm / Sean Wilkinson

Clearview Farms is sporting a gorgeous field of sunflowers for you to enjoy. With no set hours and free admission, you can visit the farm… More »

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Build of new Aloft Hotel in Downtown Champaign kicking off in September

July 22, 2021 / 5:32pm / Patrick Singer

Remember way back when in March 2019 when it was announced there'd be a new hotel going into Downtown Champaign, right across the street from… More »

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DJ Silkee to host a summer camp for girls

July 22, 2021 / 1:33pm / Sean Wilkinson

Local DJ Janaea Modest — aka DJ Silkee — will be hosting SheSpins, a free summer camp over the weekend of August 9-12. The camp will aim… More »

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Urbana’s Downtown Get Down is Saturday, July 24th

July 22, 2021 / 12:58pm / Jessica Hammie

Urbana's Downtown Get Down returns this Saturday, July 24th. Details and the schedule are available on Facebook, but include yoga at Meadowbrook (9 a.m.) and… More »

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Submit your input for Champaign’s new Public Works Director and Chief of Police

July 22, 2021 / 12:37pm / Jessica Hammie

The City of Champaign is taking public feedback on the searches for Public Works Director and Chief of Police. Both will be national searches. The… More »

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Drink some Korean beer, makgeolli, and liquor at Masijta Grill

July 22, 2021 / 12:00pm / Alyssa Buckley

I went for the bibimbap in a stone bowl, but I stayed for the variety of Korean adult beverages at Masijta Grill. My date and… More »

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CU Broad Comedy returns to the Rose Bowl Tavern stage

July 22, 2021 / 8:59am / By Abigale Racine

After months of virtual open mic nights, CU Broad Comedy is live and in person with their inclusive brand of comedy.

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Researchers from U of I found a way to eradicate breast cancer in mice

July 22, 2021 / 8:30am / Julie McClure

University of Illinois biochemistry professor David Shapiro and chemistry professor Paul Hergenrother led the research on a drug compound, called ErSO, that kills cancer cells and… More »

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I don’t know much about what’s going on here, but I like it

July 22, 2021 / 8:28am / Patrick Singer

Summer is an interesting time in Champaign-Urbana. While there aren't many students around, there are definitely some that spend time here. For example, these students,… More »