This coming Tuesday, two new statues will make their way to Urbana’s Meadowbrook Park, one of the best places for statuary in Champaign-Urbana. For the full scoop, check out this press release from the Urbana …
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No charges filed against Champaign Police Officer who shot unarmed suspect
A couple of months ago, I wrote about a particularly-questionable officer-involved shooting in Champaign-Urbana. Though there was no body camera footage, the Champaign Police Department did release the dash camera footage from Officer James Hobson, …
Illini Union hosting free eclipse viewing party (with provided glasses)
In what is easily one of the most hilarious news stories of the Summer, eclipse glasses are in high demand. The News-Gazette even wrote a whole article on it. Did you miss your chance? You’re in …
Common Ground Food Co-op announces new Interim General Manager
Tim Sullivan has been announced as Common-Ground Food Co-op‘s Interim General Manager, and as such, has released a statement to owners and the community. Find the statement below: Dear Common Ground Food Co-op Owners and …
Emergency tree removal, lane closures happening tonight on 4th street
Traffic will be a little different at the corner of Kirby and 4th Street in Champaign, tonight, including lane closures. For the full details, check out the press release below: EMERGENCY TREE WORK (Intersection of …
Deadspin blasts Illinois Football – again
In what is certainly a stale and overdone trope, Deadspin took to the internet today to publish a piece entitled “Illinois Is Paying Lovie Smith A Lot Of Money For This Shit“, and featuring another …
Illini Basketball releases Big Ten conference schedule
It’s going to be an interesting year for Illinois basketball. For one, they have a new coach, but then on top of that, they also only have 9 players (or is it 10, now?). On …
Investigate Midwest to hold discussion on water use issues next Thursday
As many of you know, the Midwest (and any crop-growing region of the world) uses a ton of water – which could be concerning given recent water shortages on America’s West Coast. Given that this …
Bacaro, Watson’s and Farren’s to collaborate on tasting menu next Wednesday
Bacaro took to their Instagram today to announce a sweet new collaborative tasting menu with two of Downtown Champaign’s biggest culinary heavyweights, Watson’s Shack and Rail and Farren’s. Take a gander at the menu below, …
MTD begins 2017-18 service year, releases new maps and schedules
Champaign-Urbana’s Mass Transit District began their 2017-18 year this week, and as such, they’ve unloaded a ton of new info, maps, and schedules. To get the full run-down, check out the press release below: Welcome …