Date nights are opportunities for couples to strengthen their relationships and have a little fun along the way. A date night also presents an opportunity for couples to experience all their town has to offer, including its restaurant and entertainment scene. A night engaging with the local scene can remind couples why their towns are such special places, and the following are some tips to ensure date night is a hit.
Family time is an umbrella term that can encompass a range of activities, but it generally involves parents and children spending quality time together away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Finding distraction-free family time has always been challenging, but it might be even more so in the modern world, where a device with internet access is seemingly always within reach.
WICS-TV says the sale of Newschannel 20 and stations in Champaign, Quincy, Ottumwa, Iowa, and Milwaukee to a company called Rincon Broadcasting Group has completed.
The City of Champaign has unveiled a new website to keep residents informed about events and programs happening at the newly opened Downtown Plaza. This move is part of the city’s broader effort to activate the space with regular entertainment and family-friendly activities throughout the summer.
Fischer Theater Interim Director, Ashton Greer, is calling the newly planned FischerFest, an honor to the legacy of Danville native and Oscar-winning actor, “a way to honor Gene’s legendary career and who helped put Danville on the Cinematic map.”
Theater lovers and costume enthusiasts are invited to a Costume & Prop Walk on Saturday, July 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. in downtown Urbana, featuring select pieces from the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts collection.
The Canopy Club is about to get a little hazier—and a lot more hilarious. “Reefer Madness: The Musical,” presented by The Dispensary, is coming to town for four performances from July 11–13.
Champaign’s new Downtown Plaza is officially open and is host to weekly events that the whole community can enjoy.
As with any major sporting event, the post NBA Finals online banter brought out some conspiracy theorists. The 2025 NBA Finals sparked major controversy over officiating, with fans and analysts criticizing inconsistent foul calls and perceived bias in crucial moments. Despite the use of replay review and challenge systems, it has been argued that the current tools are either underused or applied inconsistently. Players, coaches, and, of course, fans have voiced frustration, calling for greater transparency and accountability.
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s No Comment A Cappella has earned national recognition—and a $15,000 prize—after placing second in the Reser’s Fine Foods Good Times Jingle competition, part of the company’s 75th anniversary celebration.