Get to know your democratic choices for Mayor of Urbana at the Urbana Mayoral Debate this coming Wednesday, February 15th at Riggs Beer Company at 1901 High Cross Road in Urbana. Candidates: Diane Marlin Laurel Prussing …
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Here’s how barley is malted and used in Riggs’ beer
A few of us had the opportunity to go check out the brewing process out at Riggs Beer Company on High Cross Road in Urbana yesterday, and aside from tasting some of the brews, we learned …
Check out this coat exchange in the middle of Downtown Champaign
It is easy to lose faith in humanity nowadays, with everything that is happening — but this restores things a bit. This open-air coat exchange, pictured above, is sitting near the Blind Pig Brewery and …
ELLNORA: The Guitar Festival 2017 dates announced
ELLNORA is Krannert Center’s incredible festival that takes place every other year — and they’ve announced the dates for this year’s festivities: September 14-16. Check out the information from the press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, …
Ethan Cutkosky (Carl Gallagher from Shameless) paid a visit to Canopy Club recently
While celebrity sightings in C-U are few and far between for the most part, this is pretty neat if you’re a fan of the show Shameless. If you’re unfamiliar with the show, I highly recommend checking it …
UPDATED: The Art Theater launches Kickstarter to save their marquee
The historic Art Theater in Downtown Champaign is facing a serious challenge with their marquee, and they could use your help. The co-op has announced the launch of a Kickstarter campaign to help save the …
Urbana-native Sasha Velour to be featured on RuPaul’s Drag Race
Urbana-native Sasha Steinberg — aka Sasha Velour — will be featured in the new series of RuPaul’s Drag Race‘s 9th season, which airs on Logo. RuPaul’s Drag Race is an Emmy award-winning series. Check out the video …
Smile Politely seeking writers (who also can shoot photo)
We’re looking for a combination of contributor — meaning, are you interested in writing for us, but also enjoy shooting photo? We’re looking for hybrids. We’re seeking writers and photographers across the board in terms …
Shahid Khan discusses opposition to Trump’s Immigration Ban in NY Times
Perhaps one of the most noteworthy exports of Champaign-Urbana is Jacksonville Jaguars owner, Shad Khan. Flex-N-Gate founder, U of I graduate, immigrant and Muslim — the American Dream to most — Khan was featured in …
Polyvinyl, Heirship donating 100% of Bandcamp sales today to ACLU
Good things happening from record labels today: Both Polyvinyl Records and Heirship Records will be donating their sales on Bandcamp to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU):