It has been a rough few months for resident game developer Volition — as they laid off a bunch of employees recently following the release of Agents of Mayhem. They are turning back the clock a …
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U of I alum, Tatyana McFadden, wins 2017 Chicago Marathon
Tatyana McFadden has won the Chicago Marathon for the seventh (!) consecutive time and eighth overall, taking home the victory earlier today up north. She’s an alum of the University of Illinois. Congrats to Tatyana McFadden …
Chris Rock is posting about former local comedian Janelle James on Instagram
Chris Rock is posting about Janelle James, a former local comedian, on his Instagram about her new special, Black & Mild. James performed in C-U as recently as last year at the Accord (what is now 51 …
Here’s what you should know about Oktstonerfest this Saturday at Loose Cobra
The Loose Cobra (located at 113 E Main St, Tolono) is one of the best places in the area. I wrote about this Saturday’s Oktsonerfest in the Weekender, but you can check out all the information …
City of Champaign launches PlanOurPlaza for public input for Downtown plaza
PlanOurPlaza is the new initiative from the City of Champaign to gather public input about the plaza space in Downtown Champaign, which is under the microscope for redevelopment into a different and more useful space. …
Here’s what SaladMeister’s Monthly Munch is about
I wasn’t aware of this Monthly Munch that SaladMeister does — so I asked Owner Rob Meister about it, and he filled me in a bit. Now is the time where I share that information …
Piato Cafe is moving from Lincoln Square Mall to new Urbana location
Some news about Piato Cafe, which currently exists in Lincoln Square Mall, and operates their own food truck (Piato To Go) — they’re moving to a new location at 804 E. Main Street. Here’s the …
Azzip Pizza is closing
After opening up in 2015, Azzip Pizza (505 E. Green Street, Champaign) is closing — their last day of business is Saturday. Restaurant news: #Illini Campustown pizza joint to close after Saturday. https://t.co/9icoo8kLLe#NGMedia pic.twitter.com/lRS5O3vxs9 — …
Polyvinyl’s second pop-up shop happening October 14th
Next Saturday, October 14th, Polyvinyl Records is hosting their second pop-up (a follow up to this one a few months ago) from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Check out the details below, they are located at 717 …
C-U celebrating International Walk to School Day October 4th
Tomorrow is International Walk to School Day, and there are a bunch of schools and organizations participating (Cities of Champaign and Urbana, MTD, Unit 4, etc). You can check out RPC’s safe walking routes for …