From the press release: The Art Theater Co-op Looks to Merger with Local Foundation Champaign, IL – May 1, 2017 – The Art is asking its 1,300 owners to approve a merger with the Art Film Foundation, …
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Salad Meister opens officially tonight, offering up half-priced grub
As we made mention a few weeks ago, Salad Meister, a new salad-based restaurant, is opening on 6th Street in Campustown (601 S. 6th Street, Suite 104). Now is your chance to try it out …
Did you get golden tickets to Portillo’s opening?
Exciting times, as Portillo’s will be here soon. You had a chance to sign up to get access to the restaurant as it opens in Champaign on North Prospect — but did you get your golden ticket(s)? …
Mark Smith, four-star recruit and Illinois Mr. Basketball 2017, commits to Illini
One of the best recruits in the country has committed to play at the University of Illinois — Mark Smith — a four-star guard and 2017’s Illinois Mr. Basketball. Per the Champaign Room: Michigan State …
News-Gazette union employees losing jobs due to outsourcing staging picket
Per an informational newsletter from AFL-CIO of Champaign County, some union employees from the News-Gazette are losing their jobs — ones outsourced to Peoria. While this might not come as a surprise to most based on …
Blues, Brews, and BBQ Festival announces 2017 lineup
This year’s Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival has announced their lineup and full scope of programming for this year — which now takes place at Market Place Mall (2000 N. Neil Street, Champaign). It’ll take …
CONFIRMED: Nick Offerman is the U of I’s 2017 Commencement speaker
Per the University of Illinois’ Twitter account, they are dropping a huge hint for who will be the commencement speaker: Attention #Illini! You may want to check back here at 4 p.m. for a special …
Check out Cowboy Monkey’s new look
Cowboy Monkey in Downtown Champaign recently opened up patio season, and if you head by there, you will notice things look a little different. New brand, and new look.
Wicked Rascal Barbershop & Shave Parlor coming to Downtown Urbana
I was walking to Flying Machine Coffee in Downtown Urbana a few days ago, and noticed this signage on a door about a half block down (next to Siam Terrace). Snapped a photo, and looked …
Pandamonium Doughnuts opening brick-and-mortar space in Windsor Galleria
The trend is continuing, another food truck is making the jump to brick-and-mortar in 2017. This time, it is arguably the most popular/in demand of them all — Pandamonium Doughnuts. Cracked recently opened their storefront, and …