Not even a week has passed since the announcement that Lovie Smith would not be returning as head coach of Illinois’ football program and we have a new coach installed. Illinois Football announced this morning …
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COVID-19 vaccines have officially arrived in Illinois
The State of Illinois officially has doses of the first COVID-19 vaccine approved and distributed in the United States in its possession. Per a tweet by Governor JB Pritzker, the doses arrived earlier today, and …
I just learned Frances McDormand was born in Gibson City
Here’s a fun tidbit for you, dear reader. In case you didn’t know, iconic actress Frances McDormand was born in Gibson City. This is something I just learned within the last few days, and given …
Lovie Smith reportedly out as head coach of Illinois football
Following yesterday’s 28-10 loss against Northwestern, The News-Gazette and many other outlets are reporting that Illinois head football coach Lovie Smith will not be returning to the team. The team dropped to 2-5 this season, and …
Chancellor Robert Jones “identified as potential pick” for Biden’s Secretary of Education
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris have been very busy putting together their staff as they approach inauguration on January 20th. A few C-U connects have already been announced — Reema Dodin as Deputy …
JT Walker’s Restaurant and Brewery closing December 13th
JT Walker’s Restaurant and Brewery has announced they are closing their doors on December 13th. The two components of the business are located across the street from one another, the restaurant at 401 E. Main Street …
Watch footage from Champaign Cypher’s Danksgiving streaming event
In COVID-19 era fashion, the Champaign Cypher Series put together this series of performances from area emcees for their recent streaming event, Danksgiving, which took place last weekend. In case you weren’t able to tune …
New ownership to take over Savoy 16 following Goodrich Quality Theaters’ departure this summer
Back in July, it was revealed that the Goodrich Quality Theater group would be parting ways with the Savoy 16 IMAX theater, leaving the future of the space uncertain. In a community with a dwindling …
Urbana’s Tony Hsieh, co-founder of Zappos, has died at age 46
Tony Hsieh, co-founder of the online retailer Zappos, has passed away at the age of 46 due to complications and injuries sustained from a fire at his home in New London, Connecticut on November 18th. …
Champaign County Recorder: Mike Ingram defeats Mark Shelden
Democrat Mike Ingram has defeated Republican Mark Shelden in the race for Champaign County Recorder. This was a close race, and with the election results being entirely tabulated now per the Champaign County Clerk, this can …