Chambana Proud

Episode 76: Getting Lost in Your Community Bookstore

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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.

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

Show links:

  • Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/
  • Busey Bank: https://www.busey.com/
  • Jane Addams Book Shop: https://www.janeaddamsbooks.com/
  • Delight Flower Farm Fall Bulb Sale: https://www.delightflowerfarm.com/events/fall-bulb-sale-2025
  • Fighting Illini Football vs. #1 Ohio State: https://fightingillini.com/
  • C-U Small Press Fest: https://illinoislibraries.wixsite.com/smallpressfestcu/2025-events
  • Fungi Festival: https://www.urbanaparks.org/fungifest
  • Comedian Brian Hicks at Yellow & Company: https://yellowandcoevents.com/buy-tickets
  • Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
  • Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events
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