Common Ground Food Co-op is proud to announce that it is now an Authorized WIC Vendor, making it easier for families in the Champaign-Urbana area to access healthy, pre-approved foods under the Illinois Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program.
The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, April 15 from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. to celebrate the grand opening of the Ujima Retreat Center, located at 4303 S. High Cross Road in rural Urbana.
Several Champaign-Urbana restaurants, including Sun Singer, Suzu’s Bakery, and Sushi Siam, are seeing a surge in fraudulent online orders—forcing at least one to halt its delivery and online payment services.
“Cottage food operations are a great way to trial your new business on a small scale,” says Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Caitlin Mellendorf. “This way, entrepreneurs can refine their products, put strong food safety protocols in place, and create a manageable business plan.”
“The University of Illinois has spent decades building one of the most robust biotechnology innovation ecosystems in the country, right here in the heartland — where breakthrough research, commercialization, and workforce training are deeply connected,” said Susan Martinis, the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation at U. of I. “iFAB is the natural outcome of that investment, linking discovery to deployment and answering one of the nation’s most urgent priorities: scaling U.S. biomanufacturing capacity.”
Hotel Royer is finally opening its doors to the public. Developers announced a soft opening date for April 16, with the official welcoming of guests set for April 28.
After years of delays, the former Urbana-Lincoln and Landmark Hotel is finally set to reopen as Hotel Royer. Haaris Pervaiz, a partner with Icon Hospitality, confirmed the anticipated soft opening date for the hotel is April 16.
Meyer Capel is proud to announce that Senior Counsel Francis J. (Jerry) Jahn has been selected as a 2025 Pillar of the Bar by the Champaign County Bar Association. This prestigious honor recognizes outstanding legal professionals who have demonstrated exceptional service, leadership, and dedication to their profession.
This crisis can have lasting consequences on Illinois’ broader economy. Restaurants are facing instability and staffing shortages. Advocates call for lawmakers to take immediate action, including raising the minimum wage for tipped workers and eliminating taxes on tips.
When a client comes into Champaign Jewelers, the team discusses their diamond preferences—whether it’s shape, size, or budget. Once that’s settled, Kari heads to Antwerp, typically arriving on a Sunday. The following Monday, she makes her way to the world-renowned Diamond District, where dozens of secure buildings house the world’s finest diamonds.