2017 brought Post Malone, 2018 brought T Pain, and in 2019, the Illinois Spring Jam will feature rapper Lil Yachty. This year’s Spring Jam happens on Sunday, April 28th at 2 pm, and you need …
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Here’s what the Target development at Sixth and Green looks like
Back in November, rumors were swirling (and sort of confirmed) regarding the new development on Sixth and Green Street that would turn into a CityTarget space. Per The News-Gazette‘s report this morning, those renderings are available …
Watch Shazu perform on Nap House Sessions
Stoner rock/metal trio Shazu recently performed on Nap House Sessions, ripping through their track “The Green Lion Consumes the Sun”, which you can watch below. Their next performance in town is at the end of …
Rantoul (re)launches The Downtown Mural Project
Rantoul has (re)launched a new initiative to create artwork on their buildings: The Downtown Mural Project. Although the project has been dormant for a few years, it appears as though they are moving forward, commissioning local …
American Football’s LP3 is out today
Back in December, American Football announced their upcoming new record, appropriately titled American Football (LP3), was coming out in March — and today is that day. Their third record is available for listening now, and purchasing …
Aloft Hotel planned for Downtown Champaign space
There have been varying stages in this discussion about the lot at 401 N. Neil in Downtown Champaign over the course of two or three years. The News-Gazette has revealed that the hotel brand that will …
Watch Dr. Safiya Noble on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
Former U of I Professor, Dr. Safiya Noble, has been cruising since last year’s release of Algorithms of Opression, landing her on various network TV spots, and most recently, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. Watch the clip …
Ebertfest 2019 film schedule, guests announced
The full schedule for this year’s Ebertfest at the Virginia Theatre has been announced. Check out the full release below via the U of I News Bureau, but Sideways and Almost Famous will be screened, as well …
Seoul Taco in Campustown has closed
Seoul Taco in Campustown has closed, according to a few sources. The Korean-Mexican fusion joint opened back in 2016 at 608 S. 6th Street, and has closed with little to no announcement it seems. From …
Melvin Knight posts “PASS THE TIME” teasers on Instagram
R&B/soul singer-songwriter Melvin Knight had a terrific 2018, capping it off with our favorite record that came out all year with Shades of Us. Now, he’s posting teasers for what appears to be new music, …