Following a rousing speech at last weekend’s Bernie Sanders rally, State Rep. Carol Ammons has thrown her full support behind the Democratic candidate from Vermont. Find the full info in the press release below: ************FOR …
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Champaign-Urbana gets Berned
In a special Election Day column, Boswell shares his thoughts on Bernie Sanders' recent visit to Champaign-Urbana.
With Lovie comes hope
Boswell discusses the hiring of Lovie Smith, and what that means for a fanbase that has been lying dormant for nearly a decade.
Confirmed: Bernie Sanders to visit the ARC tomorrow
Yes, friends, it’s true. Tomorrow, presidential candidate Bernie Sanders will be in Champaign-Urbana, holding a rally on campus at the University of Illinois at the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC). Doors open at 11 AM. …
HUM reportedly working on new music
Good news, everyone. One of Champaign-Urbana’s most lauded bands may be returning sooner rather than later. According to a post on HUM’s Facebook page, the band is writing new material to be shared in the …
Bill Cubit dismissed as Illini football coach
Well, the most questionable hire in college football this year won’t even get to prove himself on the field, it seems. FightingIllini.com recently released that newly-hired coach Bill Cubit will not be returning as football …
Miga announces new menu items
Now that the weather is warming up, Miga has decided to add a couple new menu items, as follows: Sticky Rice Gnocchi (top picture): Scallions, onion, cabbage, polish sausage, fish cake & tofu, sun-dried Korean chili …
Budget impasse helps no one; hurts all of us
With the latest veto override failing on the state house floor, Boswell takes Governor Rauner to task over holding low-income students hostage.
Watch Rep. Carol Ammons destroy Republicans on the statehouse floor today
For what I have discovered to be a fairly rare moment in my life, I’m actually inspired by a politician today. Representative Carol Ammons absolutely went in on Governor Bruce Rauner and state government Republicans …
T.R.U.T.H announces new project; release date
If you know hip-hop in Champaign-Urbana, you know that T.R.U.T.H is one of the brightest stars we have to offer. Her raw talent behind the mic is evident, almost effortlessly blending thoughtful and poignant lyrics …