Let’s face it… campustown can be a daunting destination if you don’t frequent this neighborhood regularly. Whether it’s navigating through the maze of university students during the academic year, finding a decent parking space, or just locating the nearest restroom there seems to be plenty of excuses about avoiding this neighborhood. Trust us – you …
May is here and it is blooming with tons of local events to put some color back in our lives. Whether you want to show off how iconic your true self is, celebrate learning the ropes in your new city, or sail away with some yacht rock there is something for everyone sprouting up in …
April is here flooding our town with events and things to do. Whether you are wanting to immerse yourself in local art, enjoy a “runner’s high”, or keep the wine glass half full, there’s a little something for everyone this month. So, put away that umbrella and let yourself get washed with all the local …
Golden Weather Goods carries slowly made home and lifestyle goods from nearly 100 independent makers and brands from around the Midwest and beyond. In this month’s Meet Your Merchant feature, we sat down with owner and Champaign native Erin McGill to learn more about how she dreamed up this new downtown shop. Can you …
From humble retail beginnings to a foliate storefront in Midtown Champaign, J. Matthis Helmick, or Matthis, shares his story about how Plant Mode took root and what advice he has for others looking to start their own business in the heart of it all. Can you tell me about yourself ? I am a …
August has arrived and, with it, you can expect many, many people moving into the community for the first time or returning after a summer hiatus! There’s still plenty of things to do this month before university students come to town. Keep reading to learn about seven fantastic things to do in Champaign this month. 1. …
What’s there TO DO this month? Well, we’re glad you asked. July is music month with live performances happening almost every weekend all month long. There’s no better reason to get and see (and hear) all that Champaign has to offer. Continue reading below to see our shortlist of things to do this month Champaign …
The University YMCA – better known as the University Y – develops campus and community leaders committed to social justice, environmental protection, interfaith cooperation and global engagement by fostering dialogue, reflection and action. It’s located on the University of Illinois campus on S. Wright Street. We sat down with Jim Hinterlong, executive director, to learn more …
The Venue CU is a new, upscale wedding and events venue located on the historic East Main Street in downtown Champaign (in the former Varisty Theater and Vriner’s Confestionery). We sat down with Casey Gold (left), Dan Church (right), and Greg Bugbee (seated) at The Venue CU to hear their family-owned business got started in …
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C-U at Home engages and mobilizes our community to house and support the most vulnerable homeless on their journey of healing and restoration. We sat down with Rob Dalhaus, the director of CU at Home to find out more. What is CU at Home? CU at Home is a small non-profit homelessness ministry. We have been …
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