CJ Run found a home here in C-U while attending U of I, and performing here many times. Though they are now based in Chicago, we’ve featured Run heavily over the last few years, including …
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The World Punkin Chunkin Championship is moving to Rantoul
The World Punkin Chunkin Championship has announced they will be moving their competition to Rantoul, Illinois this year, as per the announcement they’ve made on their website and social media channels. The annual competition takes …
Instagram Story Takeover with Diamond Walker
The next installment in our Instagram Story Takeover series is happening today. Champaign Centennial student Diamond Walker will be taking the controls to lead us through her high school graduation. Read Julie’s interview with Walker, as …
Jay Bennett passed away 10 years ago today
10 years ago today, the tragic news came out that Jay Bennett had passed away in his sleep at the age of 45. At the time of his death, the renowed musician — known largely …
Niagara Falls lit up orange and blue once again as U of I students visit
On Monday, University of Illinois students in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism started a two week trek across the Midwest and Northeast to “parks, historic sites, athletic venues, halls of fame, & more” as their department …
Spindependence 2019 happening July 3-5 at Blackbird
The annual DJ festival Spindependence, curated by DJs Kosmo, Delayney, and Ingram, has announced their expansion to three nights in 2019. It’ll take place July 3-5 in Downtown Urbana at Blackbird — a move that …
We’re giving away an annual Super Family membership to Orpheum Children’s Science Museum
We’re giving away a Super Family membership to Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, and here’s how you can win. Head over to Twitter and retweet for a chance to win, and within the next few days, …
Midwest tour for The Falbonauts kicks off tonight
Local outfit The Falbonauts are heading out on a short Midwest tour, which kicks off tonight in Urbana at the Iron Post. Their latest release was last year’s LSD & Heartache, which you can stream below — …
Spiros Law files second lawsuit against Peoples Gas over Mahomet gas leak
In late 2017, we wrote about how Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan had filed the first lawsuit against Peoples Gas over the Mahomet gas leak. That saga has continued as Spiros Law has filed the …
City of Urbana enters into Letter of Intent with new developer for Urbana’s Landmark Hotel
The City of Urbana has announced they’ve entered into a “Letter of Intent” with new developers to renovate the Landmark Hotel in Downtown Urbana. To catch you up, here’s what’s happened over the course of …