It was Reading Week at Champaign’s Barkstall Elementary school, and the children were treated to a couple of very special guests. Here’s the untold story, told by Rob McColley.
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A wet theory to ponder
My theory about run-off goes like this: If the sewer were at the lowest point, rather than the highest — this street would look different.
It’s Noise Awareness Day
As Sarah Palin (pictured above) preps for her appearance on American Chopper, a Boston TV station preps a news story about increased motorcycle noise in Beantown. A Google News search for “Noise Awareness Day” turns …
Here’s to the Losers
Rob McColley ends his four-part mayoral loss tirade in style: by commending his fellow competitors… kind of… and looking to the future.
What do parties do?
As Rob McColley continues to reflect on his ass-whooping two weeks ago, he’s forced to come to one solid conclusion: in Urbana, party is everything.
Barbarism begins at home
Now that the election has wound down, Rob McColley laments another four years of the same kinds of nuisances, with things potentially getting worse.
Reflections on a solid spanking
Rob McColley got his clock cleaned last week in the mayoral race in Urbana. So, what’s an unemployed renaissance man to do?
The five towns of Urbana
As a lifelong resident, Rob McColley has learned a thing or two about Urbana and its neighborhoods. From one street to the next, it can be a decidedly different town.
Drink away your sniffles, Illini fans
After a season of “over-achieving,” Rob McColley breaks down all the ways in which you can enjoy the rest of the tournament from the outside looking in.
Dance, baby, dance!
The Illini Men’s team suffered a fairly bad loss to Big Ten rivals Purdue on Saturday in the Big Ten Tournament. Fortunately, the NCAA committee wasn’t watching. As a 5 seed in the South, they face off with Western Kentucky this Thursday in Portland, McColley reports.