First, we got a potential look at what the outside of the new KAM’s was going to look like. Then came a more official announcement about the new First & Green location. Shortly thereafter, the …
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Listen to Nectar’s new track “Blister”
Indie rock outfit Nectar have a new track “Blister” which they debuted over at BreakThruRadio, which you can hear over there or stream below. The band has a handful of dates coming up, including February …
C-U’s Brian Dolinar’s article picked up by Elizabeth Warren, Michael Moore
A byline that you’ve probably seen here at Smile Politely has been circulating a bit wider the last few days. Writer and social justice activist Brian Dolinar wrote this piece, “The Trump Administration Just Opened …
Crudo has permanently closed
Crudo Wine Bar, located at 116 N. Walnut Street in Downtown Champaign, has closed. Although this happened somewhat quietly, this news is confirmed on their Facebook page‘s About section (and elsewhere if you make a …
Illinois Men’s Basketball cracks Top 25 for first time since 2014
After rattling off wins against Rutgers, Wisconsin, and Purdue in the new year, Illinois Men’s Basketball has reached the Top 25 for the first time since 2014. The team is currently 12-5 (4-2 in Big …
Stone Creek Golf Club and Attie’s permanently closing this month
Here’s a piece of news from southeast Urbana: Stone Creek Golf Course and Attie’s Bar & Grill are set to close for good this month. Stone Creek will close on January 31st, and Attie’s will …
Join us on January 22nd for our second AMA at Cafeteria & Company
As we enter our next year of publishing, we wanted to provide an opportunity to meet with readers and talk about the magazine. From 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22nd, join us at …
Check out the old Illini Theater marquee
Back in October 2019, it was announced that The Venue CU would be taking over the spaces vacated by 51 Main and Memphis on Main. Construction has been ongoing at the space as the new venue …
BEST new restaurants of the decade: Honorable Mention, Wood N Hog
From our BEST new restaurants of the decade feature: This BBQ spot opened in 2016 in the heart of North Champaign, and if you haven’t tried it yet, you are missing out. Owned by brother …
BEST new restaurants of the decade: Honorable Mention, The WheelHouse
From our BEST new restaurants of the decade feature: The WheelHouse in St. Joseph opened up in 2017. There just aren’t a ton of restaurants like this in St. Joe — which could mean one of …