This reminds me of just over a year ago when Julie saw Planter’s Peanutmobile passing the giant macaroni noodle outside of Kraft on Bradley and Mattis. Today, I spotted the Peanutmobile again in C-U, this …
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Bruce Springsteen performed at Assembly Hall on this day in 1981
A while back, I posted about Elvis Presley performing at the Assembly Hall in 1976, which was a fun one to put into the SPlog. I stumbled upon this one today — Bruce Springsteen performed …
Research Park releases “vision” for expansion of EnterpriseWorks, commons
University of Illinois Research Park has unveiled their “vision” for the expansion of their incubator space, EnterpriseWorks, as well as the commons in that area within the RP grounds. You can read the information from …
Ausar, Ryan Brewer, Mermaid Heaven, more announced for Art Remastered
Krannert Art Museum‘s Art Remastered features a variety of local musicians, performing in reflection/reaction of the art that surrounds them at the museum. This year, Art Remastered takes place on Friday, March 8th from 7-9 …
The Overture: February 4-10
The Great Cover Up kicks off this week, check out what's happening there, as well as what else is on tap for live music in the area.
KoFusion moving from One Main to former PNC space
Janet Bubin, owner of KoFusion, recently purchased the PNC Bank location in Downtown Champaign, and news has come out today that she plans to move the the sushi/seafood restaurant from the space it occupies at …
There’s a change.org petition circulating for Alma Otter
There’s a change.org petition that’s been circulating, which calls to action the implementation of a new “official symbol” of the U of I: Alma Otter. Pretty adorable, I must say. Clever! After all, otters are …
Sticky Rice offers value and taste during Restaurant Week
As Restaurant Week rolls on, Patrick visits Downtown Champaign's Thai-Laotian spot, Sticky Rice.
EarthSense listed on SuccessfulFarming‘s “8 AgTech Start-Ups Worth Watching in 2019”
EarthSense is a locally-founded tech company in the AgTech sector, and they’re based in Research Park. They’ve been working on robotics in the agricultural world for a bit, and they were recently recognized by SuccessfulFarming magazine as …
This video of boiling water meeting the frozen air is getting me through this day
While I’m on the brink of losing it due to stir-craziness inside during the Champaign-Urbana (and beyond) freeze, Smile Politely contributor and Chambana Weather weatherhuman Andrew Pritchard is outside doing this. Watch and enjoy, because …