Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore on University Avenue is closed for the duration of this statewide shutdown of non-essential businesses to help stop the spread of COVID-19. While it is sad to see, it appears that …
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Power of Dusk share new recordings, demo 2020
Punk/hardcore outfit Power of Dusk have released a new EP of demos, appropriately titled demos 2020, which you can stream now on Bandcamp. The tracks were recorded last fall by Mark Wyman at Earth Analog, mixed …
Takeout & A Toast for Champaign County is tonight
Since the hospitality industry is in a bit of a slump for obvious reasons, Visit Champaign County, You’re Welcome CU, and ChambanaMoms are hosting this event tonight at 6:30 p.m. on Facebook. You can read more …
Illinois has an insufficient amount of ICU beds, and this interactive map proves it
As confirmed cases and deaths from COVID-19 continue to rise across the country, Illinois has a very real problem on their hands when it comes to this pandemic. The United States has the most confirmed …
Summer Camp Music Festival postponed to August 21-23, 2020
Summer Camp Music Festival, which is produced by Jay Goldberg Events and Entertainment (owners/operators of Canopy Club, Blackbird) have announced that the festival will be postponed to August 21-23, 2020. The festival’s 20 year anniversary …
Rose Bowl Tavern live streaming two Bones Jugs shows on Thursday
Rose Bowl Tavern is a music venue, of course, so in the interim, they’ve become a convenience store, and you can buy packaged liquor amongst other things from them to help support their business during …
Watch Shaq talk about visiting U of I on recruiting trail before committing to LSU
Kendall Gill, former legendary Illinois Basketball star, recently posted a video interview of Shaquille O’Neal (aka Shaq, as we all know this is his household name) talking about his time as a recruit before committing …
U of I, Parkland suspending spring commencement ceremonies
As COVID-19 continues to makes its way through the weeks of future events, both University of Illinois and Parkland College have announced their respective spring commencement ceremonies will not take place as originally scheduled. University …
Take a look at Columbia Street Roastery’s new roaster
I recently ventured over to Columbia Street Roastery to learn more about the new roaster they’ve installed. As you’ll see below, the Renegade Roaster is pretty awesome, and I got a quick tutorial on not …
Buy local music on Friday when Bandcamp waives its revenue share on music sales
Earlier this week, Bandcamp announced they would be waiving their revenue share for music sales this Friday, March 20th from midnight to midnight Pacific Time. If you’ve had your eye on buying music generally through …