Fall is all about transitions, and not necessarily the happy kind. The days are shorter. The nights are colder. The leaves fall off the trees, which reminds you of the inevitability of death. It’s all ...

Pumpkin spice is back, but that’s just the start of fall flavors in Champaign-Urbana. Local cafés and restaurants are stirring up cozy drinks, hearty plates and sweet treats that fit the season.