Good news, Illini football fans. Just today, the University of Illinois has announced a new renovation to the south end zone (colloquially known as “the horseshoe”), to be finished by 2019 and new renovations to …
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Local debates streaming online tonight
If the general election weren’t enough for you, there are a slew of local debates between Democrats and Republicans coming up this evening at the Champaign City Council Chambers. For more information, check out check …
Espresso Royale in the Undergrad Library now open
For the more Campus-centric of us, you will have certainly noticed the recent closure of Espresso Royale on the first underground floor of the Undergraduate Library at the University of Illinois. Well, rejoice people of …
Urbana’s iconic American Football house featured on Noisey
Arguably Champaign-Urbana’s biggest popular musical landmark, American Football house (located at 704 W. High St. in Urbana) has served as the artwork for both American Football’s debut, a standard-setter for emo music, and their newest …
Apparently, there is now a bike that serves coffee in Urbana
The amount of unique food and drink options in Champaign-Urbana sure is flourishing – and a prime example of that is Nitro Cup, a new (and mysterious) business that popped up on Twitter today. Though …
City of Urbana buys first electric car
Good news out of the City of Urbana, today. They’re introducing the City’s first fully electric car, replacing an old pickup truck to reduce emissions and fuel costs. A phenomenal example of commitment to combat …
WILL hosting Vintage Vinyl Sale on October 1st
WILL will be hosting their annual Vintage Vinyl Sale on October 1st – one of the biggest collections of records, CDs and DVDs in the area. The sale will take place at Fluid Events Center …
Upper Bout offering 10% discount to all U of I and Parkland students
If you’re a student at the University of Illinois or Parkland College – we’ve got some good news. The Upper Bout, Champaign’s finest guitar dealer, is now offering a 10% discount on all strings, guitars, …
Japan House offering calligraphy workshops this September
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Japan House at the University of Illinois is one of the best way to experience culture from outside of Champaign-Urbana, while in Champaign-Urbana. This September, that …
Local SSA employee refuses to watch diversity video; gets suspended
This is a real headline that appeared in The News-Gazette yesterday. This is not an article from The Onion and not satirical in the least bit, but rather, is a real headline ripped right out of a …