If you don’t know who Aaron Shock is yet, you will soon enough. He’s just 27 years old, and the Peoria native is already a member of the U.S. Congress. Check out the video over …
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A great goal for a hospital, indeed
The patients walk in on their own two feet and leave on their own two feet. –Carle Clinic radiologist Dr. Juan Jimenez, speaking about Carle’s new “virtual colonoscopy” (Sounds like fun, but I think they …
Crappy weekend for Illini basketball
1) The men’s team lost to Michigan State on Senior Day, 74–66, assuring the Illini they can finish no higher than second in the Big 10. 2) Luther Head was cut by the Houston Rockets, …
Things you probably do(n’t) need
Polly wanna cracker? (In this recurring post, we’ll be suggesting items for sale on Champaign-Urbana’s Craigslist that you really shouldn’t have to live without.)
It would be awesome if …
It would be awesome if WPGU would replace the version of Elvis Costello’s “(What’s So Funny ’bout) Peace Love and Understanding” that’s on its computer with one that didn’t skip. I’ve been listening to WPGU’s …
A quick look inside the Assembly Hall
I’m always amazed by the number of University of Illinois students that I meet who have never stepped inside the Assembly Hall. So, if that includes you, here’s a nice view of the spaceship from …
Things you probably do(n’t) need
Revisit the glory days of high school calculus. I never did learn how to use one of these. (In this recurring post, we’ll be suggesting items for sale on Champaign-Urbana’s Craigslist that you really shouldn’t …
Former Illini star Johnny “Red” Kerr passes away
Johnny “Red” Kerr, a former standout for the Illini men’s basketball team whose jersey hangs inside the Assembly Hall, died Thursday at the age of 76 from prostate cancer. Kerr played for Illinois in the …
Catching up with Headlights
Tristan Wraight took time out from his busy schedule to share some news on Headlights. The group is busy finishing up its new album (to be released on Polyvinyl) and preparing to go on a …
Catsnap benefit this Saturday features a dandy lineup
This Saturday, Mike & Molly’s hosts a benefit concert for Catsnap. Check out the lineup below: 1 a.m. to close: Terminus Victor Midnight to 12:40 p.m.: Golden Quality 11 to 11:40 p.m.: The Number One …