Illinois Republican Rep. Aaron Schock is being followed … by TMZ. If they’re learning about me on TMZ or some of these other blogs and YouTube videos, then they’re recognizing my face and my name …
Posts by Doug Hoepker:
Things you probably do(n’t) need
+ Interesting forms of payment accepted. + Not quite a chain letter. + For use with smoking tobacco, of course. + Invest your hard-earned money wisely, fool. No, seriously. + Looking to increase your flock? …
Good news for C-U basketball fans …
… just not fans of the Illini. Champaign Centennial advanced to the IHSA Class 3A state finals with a last-second win today against Chicago North Lawndale. The 66–65 win sends the Chargers to face Oswego …
Yo local bands … need a touring van?
Ward Gollings has the eagle eye. Have you got the wallet?
WPGU meet Perspective, Perspective meet WPGU
A general plea for WPGU to better educate its DJs about the local music scene the station is trying to serve.
Bonnie “Prince” Billy in action
Dan Blah provided the above photo from the concert, which was spectacular. Will Oldham and his exceptional backing band played for about 1 hour, 45 minutes, and covered the full breadth of his catalog, from …
Oldham visits a minor place
Bonnie “Prince” Billy, aka Louisville songwriter Will Oldham, graces a Champaign-Urbana stage for just the third time in his 16-year career.
Worth Sharing: Abe Lincoln’s old timepiece carries unique inscription
Jonathan Dillon April 13, 1861. Fort Sumter was attacked by the rebels on the above date. Thank God we have a government. Dillon was a watchmaker who just happened to be working on Lincoln’s pocket …