Royse + Brinkmeyer Blog

  • Help for the Holidays-image

    THIS JUST IN: Santa's Elves are Overloaded this Year If Santa delivered gifts that need to be assembled, installed, or wrapped before Christmas (or after), or if you need help getting your home ready for the...

  • Thank You!-image

    We really have the best residents! This year has been tough but we’ve made it through together and we want to say a big Royse + Brinkmeyer thank you to our wonderful community. Here are just a few examples of why we think...

  • Growing Herbs Indoors Part 2: Recipes-image

    Last week our friends at the U of I taught us how to grow herbs indoors. Now they’re back with some tasty recipes to try using those freshly grown herbs!   First of all, check out this blog post from the University of...

  • Holiday Reminders-image

    Even though we are all celebrating a little differently this year, the holidays are always a busy time! We would hate for you to miss out on the opportunity to help make someone's holiday season a little brighter......

  • Growing Herbs Indoors over Winter-image

    Looking for a way to bring the garden inside this winter? Try your hand at growing herbs indoors! Perfect for adding a little oomph to your meals and some beauty to your space. Our friend, Maggie Furr, of the University...

  • Urban Farm Update!-image

    Winter weather is quickly approaching and work on our Urban Farm project at 611 W. Healey is on hold until the spring, so we thought now would be the perfect time for a progress update!   In October we hosted a small...

  • Toys for Tots Toy Drive + Rent Raffle-image

    Make a Child's Dream Come True, Plus a Chance at Free Rent for You!   Each year the Toys for Tots program collects new, unwrapped toys, and delivers them to underprivileged children in Champaign County....

  • Going Out of Town?-image

    If you’re leaving town, there are a few things you need to do to ensure your home stays safe: 1. Tell Royse + Brinkmeyer It may not seem necessary, but if you let us know you are leaving town, then we know to...

  • Let's Compost!-image

    If you live in our buildings near downtown, you may have seen our shiny new compost bin at 611 W. Healey! We are super excited to be able to offer this new amenity to residents. But what is composting and what do you need to...

  • What is Urban Farming?-image

    One of our most exciting projects right now is the creation of an urban farm in the empty lot next to 611 W. Healey St. with help from the University of Illinois’ Metropolitan Food Supply and Environmental Systems(MFST)...