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The next Shinrin Onyoku at Japan House is August 21st

August 12, 2022 / 11:09am / Julie McClure

Have you attended Shinrin Onyoku or "forest bathing" at Japan House yet? They've been hosting this event on the third Sunday of the month throughout the… More »

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Espresso Royale is headed back to Daniel Street

August 11, 2022 / 4:40pm / Julie McClure

It was a crushing blow to a lot of folks, myself included, to see the Espresso Royale at the corner of Sixth and Daniel have… More »

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Urbana Park District is hosting Climate Action Week August 22-28

August 11, 2022 / 10:25am / Julie McClure

Urbana Park District has a week's worth of activities planned for their inaugural Climate Action Week, happening August 22-28 at locations throughout the area. You… More »

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There are a lot of cooking class opportunities coming up at Common Ground

August 11, 2022 / 7:53am / Julie McClure

Common Ground has been doing monthly virtual cooking classes for a while now, and August's offering is extra exciting. They are partnering with Sola Gratia… More »

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Orchid and Vine is a new plant store in Champaign

August 10, 2022 / 10:50am / Julie McClure

The owners of Abbott's Florist in Champaign recently opened a plant store. Orchid & Vine opened July 5th in the Windsor Galleria, the same shopping… More »

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The City of Urbana is creating a Downtown Public Realm Study

August 10, 2022 / 9:45am / Julie McClure

The City of Urbana defines the “public realm” as "publicly-owned street rights-of-way and other publicly accessible open spaces such as parks, squares, plazas, courtyards, and… More »

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Red Lion is changing locations

August 10, 2022 / 8:12am / Julie McClure

After some internet speculation, it was confirmed on WCIA today that Scott Cochrane is moving his Red Lion bar to a new location. His initial… More »

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Tickets are on sale for this year’s C-U Oktoberfest

August 9, 2022 / 7:37pm / Julie McClure

The 9th Annual C-U Oktoberfest is coming up September 24th, and tickets are now on sale. Oktoberfest is Developmental Services Center's big fundraiser — proceeds will… More »

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Join Illinois Public Media for Be My Neighbor Day

August 9, 2022 / 8:59am / Julie McClure

CU Days is happening at Douglass Park this weekend, and Illinois Public Media will be there on Saturday, August 13th from 11 a.m. to 5… More »

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Plantify is becoming Planted CU, with new ownership

August 8, 2022 / 10:25am / Julie McClure

Long Luu and Giang Pham opened Plantify at 16 E Washington in June 2020, as the pandemic was creating more and more plant enthusiasts. According… More »

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