Or something. Our esteemed Music Editors each had to leave town to deal with some personal issues, so you’ll have to navigate the murky waters of the local music calendar yourself this week. Those of you …
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Speakers in C-U: May 3—9
It’s the last week before finals, so things are winding down on the campus speaker trail, but there’s still a guide for women in innovation, among other things.
Communication breakdown
Don Gerard and the News-Gazette aren’t on speaking terms, which is leading to some awkwardness in the paper’s pages.
Speakers in C-U: Apr. 26—May 2
Fuel economy policy and the science behind driving fast; Japan’s past of industrial disease, and the battle over biotech.
No criminal charges for Maul in Combs crash
The sheriff’s department report and other details attempt to explain how this tragedy could have happened.
Speakers in C-U: April 19—25
Indonesian volcanoes, Mexican tortillas, and Chinese prisons, oh my!
A night of comedy at Iron Post
Get to know four of the standup comics who’ll be in downtown Urbana on Saturday night.
Speakers in C-U: Apr. 12—18
On tap this week: Russian childhood, Korean rice, The World Bank, the rule of law, and Brazilian slave ships.
Gerard announces transition team
In a press release, Champaign mayor-elect Don Gerard announced the members of his transition team: Laurie Bonnet — Commissions and Appointments Paul Faraci — Planning and Economic Development Peter Fox — City Manager’s Office Rochelle …
Twitter parodist speaks up
Now that the Champaign mayoral election is over, @Schweighart2011 talks about the inspiration for the fake Twitter account.