A Chambana Dad and Actor Rates Footloose as Family-Friendly

The Champaign-Urbana Theater Company rehearses for Footloose. The show opens on Thursday, Aug. 5.

With its upbeat music, infectious dancing, and positive message, the Champaign-Urbana Theater Company’s production of Footloose is definitely a show the whole family can enjoy.

An Out-of-This-World Birthday at Staerkel Planetarium

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Get the scoop on this celestial birthday party at the William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College.

One Minivan Mom’s Review of the 2011 Toyota Sienna

The Smart Key. My favorite feature in the 2011 Toyota Sienna van.

As part of our promotion with O’Brien Toyota of Urbana, we both did an extended test drive of the brand new 2011 Toyota Sienna. Here is Laura’s review.

The Minivan Moms Test Drive the All-New Toyota Sienna

The all-new 2011 Toyota Sienna parked in front of Laura's house.

Next week, we’ll give you our reviews of the brand new 2011 Toyota Sienna passenger van. If you visit O’Brien Toyota to test drive a new Sienna during the month of April and mention chambanamoms.com, you get a free gift bag and can register to win a Car Spa package.

Chambanamoms.com Reviews: Illini Grill

Illini Grill is a family-friendly place for breakfast or lunch.

There are few meals more appealing to me than eating a big, well-balanced, hot breakfast that someone else cooks (of course). So it’s always a treat to go out for my favorite meal of the day, and Illini Grill didn’t disappoint.