Got the post-Thanksgiving blues? This week's Overture contains the perfect mix of holiday-themed concerts, EDM dance-fests and indie rock staples that make C-U's music scene so phenomenal.
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Bill Cubit given two year extension
In the perpetual shit-storm that is University of Illinois athletics, it appears as things are, yet again, going to get worse before they get better. According to ESPN, interim Head Coach Bill Cubit has been …
Oh hell yeah, Stoner is the new Mayor in Monticello
One of the principal joys of coming home for the holidays is reading the local paper – in my case, that means the Monticello Journal-Republican. While this usually just includes brushing up on high school …
Champaign Surplus announces Black Friday sale
Champaign Surplus would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful to be part of such a great community. Once you’ve shared good food and laughs with the family on Thanksgiving, rest …
The Overture: November 23-29
Who says there are no shows on Thanksgiving week? Though abbreviated, we've still got an exciting Overture ready for the final week of November.
What year is it?
Boswell takes a critical look at Governor Bruce Rauner's decision not to allow Syrian Refugees into the state.
The Overture: November 16-22
From womens amateur wrestling to a guitar orchestra to mulitiple house shows, this week's rendition of The Overture highlights why C-U has such a unique music scene.
2015 State of the Art: Ceramics Invitational coming to Parkland
Parkland College Art and Design professor Chris Berti has curated 2015 State of the Art: Ceramics Invitational, an exhibition that features ceramic artists from across the country. The exhibit runs from November 16th (today) through February …
Klevah – “FreshAssMONK”
Over the weekend, Klevah dropped a new track, along with a handful of release tidbits. For those of you who don’t know, Klev is half of Mother Nature, the hip-hop duo that is sending waves …
Farren’s named best burger in C-U by Thrillist
Ladies and gentlemen, another C-U restaurant has been named to a national list, this time in the publication Thrillist. In the ranking, Thrillist analyzed each Big Ten college town’s best burger joints, and Farren’s came …