Urbana Garden Family Restaurant has closed permanently, but the business will reopen as Maple & Yolk after a remodel of the space and menu.

Get excited for Restaurant Week 2025, happening January 24th through February 1st. For nine days, the 9th annual Restaurant ...

Over the past many years, Asian noodle shops have become increasingly popular across the United States. Champaign-Urbana has been a part of this trend, and one of our newest noodle shops is Ten ...

Hey folks, Tom here. Just wanted to get in one last little tidbit before the holidays. Illinois Terminal is Champaign’s own combined bus station, train station, and Subway™ station (eat fresh!). If ...

Over the past many years, Asian noodle shops have become increasingly popular across the United States. Champaign-Urbana has been a part of this trend, and one of our newest noodle shops is Ten ...

It’s that time again, when we reflect upon the last year. It’s sometimes hard to remember what happened in May or June, never mind January and February. But it’s important that we make a point of ...

This was our last week of publishing in 2024. We will resume our regular, full publishing schedule on January 13, 2025, but we’ll have The Weekender for you on January 9th. Before then, check back … ...

A brand new bar called Amy’s Place is opening in Champaign next year. Owned by Amy Beth Myers, Amy’s Place will be a gay bar that offers low-priced drinks and dance parties on the regular. … ...

If I can be honest, I’m kind of scared of seafood in the Midwest. I can’t see the sea past all the corn and soy fields. Here in Central Illinois, we’ve got wonderful small farms … ...

Happy New Year, everyone! If you’re looking for something to do to say goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025, you’re in luck. There are plenty of options for dining, dancing, and being out on … ...

Farmers market season goes all year-round in Champaign-Urbana. While both summer outdoor markets are popular, the indoor winter market has a lovable vibe, too. The Land Connection’s Winter Farmer ...