A bunch of great shows happening around C-U this week as January turns into February.
Posts by Patrick Singer:
U of I AD Mike Thomas gets extension, raise
News from the University of Illinois athletic department, as it was announced that AD Mike Thomas has been given an extension and a raise. The extension takes the agreement to August 28th, 2019. Via the Sacramento Bee: …
Support the Remember Caitlyn campaign
Community member Tim Yardsley recently experienced a tragic loss of a premature child back in December. He’s launched a campaign towards honoring her and all the other premature children out there. On December 12th, 2013, …
Ex-U of I football star Brent found guilty of intoxication manslaughter
Former Fighting Illini football and Dallas Cowboys lineman Josh Brent was found guilty by a Texas jury this afternoon after an incident that occurred back in December 2012. Here’s what the Chicago Tribune reported earlier: DALLAS — …
40 North announces 2014 Boneyard Signature Image and Connect Events
From the press release: 40 North | 88 West Announces 2014 Boneyard Signature Image and Boneyard Connect Events for the 12th Annual Boneyard Arts Festival Champaign County – 40 North | 88 West – Champaign …
Watch Nick Offerman building the Japan House gazebo
When U of I alum and Parks and Recreation star Nick Offerman came back to campus back in October to help out the Japan House this project, we had the opportunity to speak to him and get …
Urbana’s Market at the Square vendor applications available Feb. 3rd
Per Urbana’s Market at the Square‘s Twitter feed, you’ll be able to apply to become a Vendor or Community Group for the upcoming season starting February 3rd, 2014. You can click the link in the tweet below …
The Overture: January 21-26
The Great Cover Up carried its weight last week, and this week is no different.
U of I Quad makes Business Insider‘s “Beautiful and Iconic American College Quads” list
Another good list for everyone, as Business Insider put together a list of “The 14 Most Beautiful and Iconic American College Quads”. The photo they used is above, and here’s the description: University of Illinois at …
2014 CCEDC Innovation Celebration finalists announced
From the press release: 2014 Innovation Celebration Finalists Announced The Champaign County Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce finalists for the Ninth Annual Innovation Celebration in recognition of those individuals and organizations that have …