Our wonderful friends at chambanamoms.com have started this local installment of this natioanl group, $5 Fridays, to help make a difference in our community with area schools. You can check out what the group is …
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Medical marijuana referral clinic slated to open in Savoy this April
As per the Gazoo, there’s a medical marijuana referral clinic opening in April in Savoy. Medical Cannabis Outreach will be located at 1801 Woodfield Drive, and serve as a place where a physician will be able …
Polyvinyl artists are currently ruling the NACC chart
It always feels nice when something happening locally music-wise has a larger impact on the grander scheme of the industry. Polyvinyl is always doin’ the work — and one of their most recent signings, Anna …
Champaign Surplus announces new locations, changing name to Champaign Outdoors
After January’s announcement that Champaign Surplus would be moving from their longtime Downtown Champaign location (and announcing a massive clearance sale), they have now revealed their plans for the future. Champaign Surplus will become Champaign …
The GEO and U of I reach tentative contract agreement
After 11 days of striking, the GEO and the University of Illinois have reached a tenative contract agreement, per the GEO’s Facebook post. Though this is still tentative, this is progress for the GEO. Read …
Seven more things happening in our music scene right now
Without calling it a “scene update”, here are a bunch of things that local artists are doing in the music scene right now.
Our Landmark release new video for “My Fair Share”
Our Landmark (members of Wicked Walls, New Ruins, The Chemicals, and more) has just released their new video for a track from their debut record, What the Silence Says, an album which came out last year. Check …
Chris Maier and the posture of pride at Smile Politely
As we look back at 10 years of publishing at Smile Politely, we talk with one of the founders of this here magazine, Chris Maier.
Spandrels is going on tour
Spandrels have been busy lately, and the band is going on tour. Check out what they’ve been up to recently here. Their tour kicks off next Friday at Canopy Club with Motes and Fiona Kimble, …
The Overture: March 5-11
Plenty of live music lined up this week — check out what is playing in the area this coming week and weekend.