The News-Gazette posted a video update for the new Black Dog location in Downtown Champaign. Check that video out over there, where you can see some of the progress they’ve made on rennovating the old train …
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Science Cafe series coming to Pizza M
There’s a new series coming to Downtown Urbana at Pizza M called Science Cafe. Check out the posting below for the upcoming dates, topics and speakers.
Papa Del’s honored with Enjoy Illinois: Delicious Destination award
From the press release (photo from Papa Del’s Facebook page): Papa Del’s Pizza Honored with “Enjoy Illinois: Delicious Destination” Award Illinois Office of Tourism celebrates restaurants that are authentically Illinois, attracting visitors and locals …
Vote in our year-end local music polls
The year is rounding down, and it’s time to start thinking about those local year-end lists for 2014. We’re going to be putting together our list of Top 10 Albums, Best Live Shows, and Best Songs for 2014 …
Pilot Error screenings this week at Savoy 16
From the press release: PILOT ERROR OPENS DECEMBER 8 AT SAVOY CHAMPAIGN– Pilot Error, the up to the minute feature film …
Peter Thiel visiting U of I on Monday, December 8th
From the University of Illinois College of Engineering: Peter Thiel is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and investor, and author of the #1 New York Times bestselling book, Zero to One: Notes on Startups, Or How to …
Center City trolley rides Saturdays in December
From the press release: CENTER CITY TROLLEY RIDES SATURDAYS IN DECEMBER The Champaign Center Partnership is excited to partner with the Champaign Park District to bring trolley rides to Center City! Catch the Park District …
Dear Home and Norden’s Haus + Home pop-up begins December 4th
Per the Facebook event: It’s that time of year! Norden and Dear Home are excited to set up shop at Colab, 206 W Main St, in Downtown Urbana—just in time for the holidays! Featuring modern and vintage furnishings, decor, and …
Merry Ann’s in Downtown Champaign celebrating 10 years this week
Tomorrow will mark the 10th anniversary for Downtown Champaign diner Merry Ann’s, per their announcement on their Facebook page. Post by Merry-Ann’s Diner Downtown. Post by Merry-Ann’s Diner Downtown. (Coincidentally, another Downtown Champaign …
Business Insider features U of I’s tech visionaries
Business Insider published an article yesterday, “This School In Rural Illinois Has Produced Some Of The Most Amazing Visionaries In Tech”, which features some incredible University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign graduates. Marc Andressen (Netscape), Max Levchin (PayPal), Steve …