Some interesting news out of the fiber network world: i3 Broadband has acquired iTV-3, and therefore the rights to operate the UC2B fiber network in Champaign-Urbana. Cred goes to Gordy Hulton for the tip: .@UC2Bfiber …
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NCSA to celebrate breakthrough Cyberfest 20th anniversary March 13th
From the press release: NCSA to celebrate breakthrough Cyberfest 20th anniversary Original festival celebrated birthday of HAL 9000 and Illinois’ leadership in artificial intelligence and computing, 20th anniversary sets stage for the future The National …
The Accord in Downtown Champaign will close April 30th
The Accord, the performance venue in Downtown Champaign at 51 E. Main St. that took over for The Highdive in January 2016, will close its doors on April 30, 2017. Managing Partner Seth Fein (who is …
So long, Nitaya Thai mural
Thanks to J. Matthis Helmick for posting this photo of Nitaya Thai‘s mural being scraped off, and subsequently, the brick wall being repainted. A post shared by J Matthis Helmick (@jmatthishelmick) on Feb 19, …
Where It Begins music documentary launches Indiegogo campaign
John Isberg’s Swede Films, in association with Shatterglass Studios, has launched the official Indiegogo campaign to help fund the film Where it Begins: 1977-2000. Read Julia’s feature on the film and Isberg from last year here. …
40 North’s pUNkTITLED fundraiser taking place February 24th
From the press release: 40 North to Host Punk-themed Fundraiser 40 North’s UNTITLED is back to benefit the arts Champaign County – 40 North | 88 West, the Champaign County Arts Council is thrilled to …
Very good dog with ties to Urbana wins Best in Show at Westminster Kennel Club
This is a very good dog, Rumor, that took home some hardware at the Westminster Kennel Club recently in New York City. Full article over at the News-Gazette, but the pup is co-owned by Patti and …
Watch the full Urbana Mayoral Election Debate here
Unable to attend last night’s debate with the Democratic Mayoral Candidates for Mayor of Urbana? Well, you are in luck, because Urbana Public Television was there to capture the whole thing. You can check out …
Dr. Susan Zola announced as new Superintendent of Unit 4 Schools
From the press release: The Unit 4 Board of Education has announced Dr. Susan Zola as the next District Superintendent. Dr. Zola will begin her duty as Superintendent on July 1, 2017. “The impressive quality and quantity of …
Midwest Barber Company opening “early March” in Downtown Champaign
In case you were wondering what is going into the former Indigo Gallery turned Gallery 217 space at 9 E. University in Downtown Champaign — here’s your answer: Midwest Barber Company. This is the space …