Chambana Proud

What started as a feminist bookstore has become a three-story building, filled to the brim with used books and local history gems. Jane Addams Book Shop in downtown Champaign is a beloved stop for readers young and old, who find treasures among the inventory of over 70,000 books! Tune in to hear about the story of this shop and some of Judy’s favorite picks.

Stay tuned to plan your weekend out and about in the Champaign-Urbana area...

While the Illini are away this weekend, the community is bursting with activities. Terri & Carly run down just a few of the many ways to get out and enjoy all fall has to offer. Urbana will be hopping with live music at the CU Folk & Roots Festival, joining up with more fall fun at the Urbana Fall Fusion Festival. Mahomet breaks out the pumpkins for their inaugural Fall for Mahomet Festival. Beckman Institute takes their Op...

Known for Friday Night Live and the Boneyard Arts Festival, 40 North, the Champaign County Arts Council, never stops with programming and collaborations. Kelly and Elsie share upcoming events with this weekend's Saturday Night Live: Homecoming Edition, followed by the Urbana Fall Fusion Festival next weekend. Learn about the community partnerships that help this dynamic duo keep our cities vibrant and provide opportunities for arti...

While it may not feel autumnal outside, fall festival season remains in full swing! Terri & Jordan share a few of the many ways to spend your weekend in the Champaign-Urbana area. From live music at Pygmalion, German celebrations at Riggs Beer Company, a streetfest in Paxton, a comic book & toy fair, and a look back at the first Farm Aid, this weekend is bursting with opportunities to get out.

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Champaign-Urbana is bursting with artisans, but the craftsmanship on display at Roberts: The Fine Art of Jewelry is a new level of brilliance. Carly and Terri talk with Cindy Westfall, who leads the custom design work, about her process in creating just the right piece. Pro tip: if you’re shopping for jewelry for the holidays, get started now.

Stay tuned in for a full weekend of events, including Urbana Park District’s Meadowbrook...

The season of fall festival officially starts this weekend! Terri and Carly run down highlights from Krannert Center’s much-anticipated ELLNORA Guitar Festival to Arcola’s Broomcorn Festival. Whether you’re into gaming, interested in bats (the flying kind!), want an outdoor concert with The Brat Pack, or want to hear the iconic Phantom of the Opera music on the pipe organ, your weekend will be filled in the Champaign-Urbana area.

Head to the farmers market every week and your eyes will feast on the colorful bouquets on display at the Delight Flower Farm tent. Diving deeper on this farm, Terri and Jordan talk with Maggie Taylor about how it started, its steady growth, and the sustainable efforts that continue to feed our rich land.

Stay tuned in to find ways to celebrate this Labor Day weekend, from Fighting Illini Football to all things cheese at the Arth...

School is back in session, and with it, events are popping up all over #chambana! Celebrate the history of agriculture in Rantoul, enjoy the final Friday Night Live of the season, head to Mahomet for their annual music festival, check out a new sweetcorn festival at Riggs Beer Company, and get more music under the summer sky at The ILLIAC at Hessel Park!

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Moving to a new community is hard. Making friends, connecting with resources, finding local events and businesses, and ways to volunteer—it can all be overwhelming. Zelda Gardner, a member of the Chambana Welcome Crew, talks to Carly & Terri about her experience in helping newcomers settle into the area. She shares how her passion for the community has not only helped her roll out the red carpet for new residents, but it’s also...

As summer starts to wind down, Carly and Terri run down a full weekend of events to hold on to the spirit of the season. From the Champaign Park District’s CU Days to a movie on the Quad with Chambana Moms. Don’t miss Piatt County’s Quilt Festival, Prairie Crossroads Blues Fest, and the return of Fighting Illini Women’s Soccer.

This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.

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Champaign-Urbana is home to one of the finest performing arts centers on a university campus in the country. Terri & Carly sit down with the Director, Mike Ross, to learn why the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts is so unique in its space, and why this drives excellence in education and performance. Learn about the upcoming season and the importance of supporting the arts locally and nationwide.

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Summer is really heating up in Chambana! Keep it cool this weekend with a Summer Splash at Lake of the Woods, followed by live music, movie night at Sholem Aquatic Center, Yin Yoga at Prairie Farm, RC Fest in Tuscola, and Shakespeare in Crystal Lake Park.

This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.

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• Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter....

Whether you’re getting to school, to work, or getting out of the rain, you can always depend on the C-U MTD. Terri & Carly sit down with this critical community service to get the full scope of what they provide—and no surprise, it’s more than you know! The organization has built a foundation of trust with its ridership and is a key component of our often-touted short commute time. You don’t want to miss this discussion! Stay t...

From a large agricultural show to a scavenger hunt of theatre costumes and props, this weekend in the Champaign-Urbana area is full of fun and surprises. Tune in to this week’s episode of Chambana Proud as Terri & Carly run down a few ways you can spend your summer weekend!

This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.

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Your outdoor adventures for summer are set. Terri & Carly sit down with Laurrie from the Sulliivan Chamber & Economic Development to talk about opportunities for boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and more. Keep tuned in to plan your 4th of July weekend in the Champaign-Urbana area!

This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.

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A busy summer weekend is on tap (pun intended)…kicking off with Riggs Fest! Terri & Carly run down family-friendly events from rocket launches with the Champaign Park District to the MLK Jettie Rhodes Day Celebration to Tolono Fun Days. Don’t miss the CU Pride Fest from Uniting Pride at Rose Bowl Tavern, and get your 4th of July celebrations started with the Arthur Freedom Celebration & Fireworks!

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Common Ground Food Co-op is not just a grocery store, it is a community service. Serving local and regional farmers, bringing programing to the community, and helping non-profits, this downtown Urbana stop does good for all. Tune in as Carly and Terri learn about the history of the co-op, how they work, and the impact they make on our region. Stay tuned for info on Juneteenth celebrations, and ways to spend your summer weekend!

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Get an early start on celebrating Juneteenth in Champaign this weekend! Round out the weekend with live music, theater, pop-up escape rooms, and ALL the soda! Don’t forget to celebrate dad among all this weekend’s brilliant events!

This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.

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• Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/
• Busey Bank: https://w...

What started as a small passion project coming out of the pandemic is now ubiquitous around the Champaign-Urbana area. Carly & Terri chat with Aimee from Cloud Mountain Kombucha on how their popular brews came to be, their dedication to local ingredients and sustainability, and their big move with big plans. Stay tuned for ways to celebrate Pride month, and take part in many more weekend activities in the area!

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