The University of Illinois is back in session soon for the fall 2017 semester, and students are moving back gradually of course — but move in day is officially August 24th. Be prepared, if you’re …
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Willard Airport will soon have two daily American Airlines flights to Dallas-Fort Worth
From the press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gene Cossey, Executive Director (217) 244-8604 gcossey@illinois.edu AMERICAN AIRLINES DOUBLES FLIGHTS BETWEEN CHAMPAIGN/URBANA AND DALLAS/FT. WORTH Second Daily Flight Begins November 5th SAVOY, IL (August 8, 2017) – American Airlines’ …
Black Dog hints at opening a food truck Spring 2018
Per this tweet posted by Black Dog — it appears as though they are mulling the launch of a food truck in Spring 2018: Rumor Mill: badass Sunday brunch at BDC Fall 2017, Oktoberfest at …
Pekara expanding to second location on Springfield & Prospect
Pekara Bistro is expanding to a new location just west of their Downtown location, and we have the scoop on the news.
Kamasi Washington coming to Canopy Club November 14th
Kamasi Washington is one of the most interesting and innovative musicians in the realm of indie rock today, and Canopy Club announced he’s performing there on November 14th. I’ve you haven’t listened, you should check …
This building seen on Bob’s Burgers looks a lot like the Illini Union
On the episode of Bob’s Burgers “Bob Day Afternoon” — it would appear that the Illini Union was a featured building on the television show. I noticed the U of I’s Tweet this morning: Watching bobs burgers where …
This fast motion video of Sakanaya’s prep line is mesmerizing
I can’t stop watching this video posted by Sakanaya. Check out our Chef Talks feature on Sakanaya chef Richard Mechalke.
In Whose Honor? creator Jay Rosenstein reflects on 20th anniversary in Huffington Post
It has been 20 years since Jay Rosenstein published his documentary In Whose Honor?, an in-depth film about the nature of the University of Illinois’ polarizing mascot. Earlier this week, he penned (er… typed) a piece published …
Look at these neat weather photos from yesterday’s storm over Champaign County
Weather is neat. Andrew Pritchard has written for us in the past about all-things weather related in Champaign County — but he snapped some cool ones yesterday during the storm. Check out his full timeline for …
Listen to unearthed audio of the White Stripes performing at The Highdive in 2000
The Highdive lived a long life up until the end of 2015 when things changed a bit. First the Accord and now 51 Main — but it is really cool to see when things resurface …