From the press release: MTD TO SELECT NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR In closed session at its June 26, 2013 meeting, the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) Board of Trustees discussed draft wording of a contract that …
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Deana Rose jewelry trunk show happening tomorrow at Circles
Deana Rose is stopping through C-U tomorrow from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Circles Boutique in Downtown Champaign with a variety of handmade jewelry for sale. Rose’s jewelry has been available at Circles for years and the trunk …
Illini Media building officially sold
From the release: As part of its effort to gain stronger financial footing, Illini Media made a significant change at the end of May. Illini Media sold its four story building at 512 E. Green …
Withershins’ entire catalog free today to celebrate DOMA ruling
Today only, in celebration of the Supreme Court ruling DOMA unconstitutional, local band Withershins has made their entire catalog free of charge (or pay what you want). Head over to their Bandcamp to grab their …
Centennial grad Dan Hornbuckle hits front page of Yahoo Sports
Champaign Centennial Class of ’99 graduate and MMA fighter Dan Hornbuckle hit a big time news outlet this morning, as he’s featured on the front page of Yahoo Sports. The story, “North American fighter Dan …
C-U ranked #13 on Lumosity’s Smartest Cities in 2013
In a study conducted by Lumosity, Champaign-Urbana turned up as the 13th “Smartest City” in the United States in 2013. The study ranked 100 cities, so being in the top 20 is something to talk …
WILL’s Focus topic this Wednesday: Urbana Free Library
WILL 580‘s Focus topic for Wednesday, June 26 will include the Urbana Free Library debacle. They’re going to be talking about issues facing public libraries and will talk about the Urbana Free Library on Focus. …
Karen Foster announces run for Champaign Mayor
Champaign City Council member Karen Foster has announced she intends to run for Mayor of Champaign in 2015. Mayor Don Gerard has expressed he’s running for re-election, so there’s that to discuss as well. Check …
The Overture: June 24–30
Several shows this week in addition to the annual Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival in Downtown Champaign.
Apricot Lane Boutique to take place of Follett’s in Campustown
From JSM’s Facebook page: JSM is excited to announce that we have attracted national boutique retailer, Apricot Lane Boutique to Campustown! Their new store will occupy 2,200 sqaure feet in the former Follett’s Bookstore building …