Downtown Champaign’s first Ethiopian restaurant has set an official opening date. The new Blue Ethiopian Cuisine & Cafe will ...

Does anyone miss the Ballroom or Colonial Room lunch buffets that existed in the Illini Union? Well, University of Illinois Dining Services still has an opportunity for buffet dining open to the ...

The Cobra Pathfinder will officially make its debut this fall. This mobile unit will contain interactive equipment that focuses on Parkland’s various fields of study, including automotive, welding, ...

With a reputation for producing some of Central Illinois’ most popular beers, Riggs Beer Company is a beacon whose sustainable, innovative brewing practices has cultivated a local following. Over the ...

Lion’s Mane mushrooms grow especially well at Luna’s Mushrooms in Urbana. The local artisanal mushroom mini-farm has a table at both farmers markets in Champaign-Urbana, offering grow kits and ...

After declaring his candidacy in late 2022, DeShawn Williams will become Urbana’s next mayor. Williams, having served in various roles in the Champaign County political arena over the last few years, ...

Boba cafes abound in Champaign-Urbana because boba be delicious. People in this town love bubble tea, and in 2022, there was actually a festival in Urbana to celebrate the shared appreciation of boba.

Blind Pig Brewing will open a new brewpub inside the old Destihl space in Downtown Champaign. The brewery announced the news on their website and social media last Friday night. At this time, no ...