Appreciate crafts and fine art at the Urbana Art Fair

by Ryan Young - Nov. 19, 2009

The Urbana Art Fair, 27 years running, will display work from local artists at the Civic Center on Nov. 21 and Nov. 22. The fair looks to ...

A free-range turkey farm in Mahomet gets ready for Thanksgiving

by Travis Clayton - Nov. 19, 2009

Mahomet’s Tomahnous Farm raises free-range turkeys, providing a local and organic option for CU residents’ Thanksgiving main course.

Blogs: On Life

Nov
17
2009

The Highlight Real

Why da Bears blow

by Paul

I know it's hard to accept, but even after the acquisition of ...

Nov
16
2009

The Daily Kvetch

eQuality-CU protests at Tim Johnson's office

by lepstei3

With the current strike going on, I figured it would be useful ...

Nov
09
2009

Another Castle

Venezuela bans video games

by nikki

Fresh from the let's-just-ban-anything-we feel-like files... apparently Venezuela's parliament has approved a ...

Nov
04
2009

Breaking with Convention

Spanish

by bell12

I love my Spanish class. I love Spanish because it is pretty ...

Oct
21
2009

Around CU

Blood Drive

by bell12

Hey everyone, so I just wanted to say you should stop in ...

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The annual Urbana Turkey Trot returns to CU

by Em. J Staples - Nov. 19, 2009

Start off your Thanksgiving the healthy way by participating in the annual Urbana Turkey Trot.

Don't be bored during Thanksgiving break

by Mary Russell - Nov. 19, 2009

buzz takes a look at entertaining festivities and parades around the area to make your Thanksgiving full of fun.

Champaign County Christian Health Center provides free health care to CU

by Jean Kim - Nov. 19, 2009

The Champaign County Christian Health Care provides free health care to uninsured CU residents.

One-on-one with with CU food banks and donation centers

by Kelsey Rankin - Nov. 19, 2009

As Thanksgiving approaches, buzz sits down with CU’s food bank and two donation centers to discuss the issues they’re facing.

CU Sound Off

Was the GEO being unreasonable in their demands?

by Lauren Hise - Nov. 19, 2009

With the University’s TAs striking, buzz wants to know, on what side of the picket line do you stand?

Digital Domain

Modern Warfare 2 comes under fire

by Tim Anderson - Nov. 16, 2009

Modern Warfare receives criticism and compliments over its graphic terrorist scenes.

Column

Making a statement, unintentionally

by Michael Coulter - Nov. 19, 2009

Michael Coulter discusses his hairstyles throughout the years and how they can make a statement.

Photo Gallery

The Many Faces of Espresso Royale

Nov. 11, 2009

Heads Up!

Holiday market at Lincoln Square

by Emily Langhenry - Nov. 19, 2009

The annual Holiday Market returns to Lincoln Square with crafts, food and the perfect gift for a special someone.

Doin' It Well

Advice for the celebate by choice

by Ross Wantland and Jo Sanger - Nov. 19, 2009

Ross and Jo answer a reader's question about voluntary celibacy.

Weekly Environmentalist

Keep it off

by Em. J Staples - Nov. 16, 2009

In this week's environmental column, Em. J talks about keeping warm without spending a lot of money.

Photo Gallery

Fall at the U of I

Nov. 11, 2009

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Today's Life Events

Sporting Event

UFC 106 - Fireside Bar and Grill - all day

Men's Fighting Illini Basketball- Presbyterian (Las Vegas Invitational) - Assembly Hall - 7:00 pm

Festivals

Food Not Bombs - West Side Park - 6:00 pm

Markets

Lincoln Square Village Holiday Market - Lincoln Square Village - 8:00 am

Volunteer

Holiday Decorating - 11:00 am

UC Books to Prisoners work session - Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center - 3:00 pm

Kids & Families

Fairies and Fairy Houses Playshop for Kids - with Rebecca Flores - Amara Yoga & Arts - 10:00 am

Community

Run for the Library 5k and Breakfast - Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve - 8:30 am

Fundraisers

Eastern Illinois Foodbank Food Drive - Manolo's Pizza & Empanadas - all day

Friends of the Urbana Free Library Fall Book Sale - Urbana Free Library - 9:00 am

Support Groups

Celebrate Recovery Addiction Support Group - First Christian Church - 10:00 am