Listen, this is not a lie. Unless of course, it is. But really, it’s not. Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo. It’s a commemoration of an unlikely Mexican military victory over France in 1862. Skip ahead …
Posts by Seth Fein:
The people who run Champaign Public Library are really sort of the best, y’all
In case you hadn’t heard, massively popular and hugely important author Terry McMillan will be reading at the Champaign Public Library on Thursday evening. It’s a hot ticket, and free to the public, if you …
They are selling cowboy ribeyes at Harvest Market, and it’s glorious
It’s been six months since Harvest Market opened its doors, and frankly, I’ve come around to it in a pretty big way. Case in point, its butcher is now doing cowboy ribeyes and upon being …
Here’s a poster from when Eddie Murphy played Assembly Hall in 1987
Been thinking about Eddie this past week since we learned his brother Charlie Murphy passed into the Eternal Dream State. Found this tonight staring into the matrix, otherwise known as Facebook AKA where happiness goes …
I can hear the heart of parents: An interview with Dr. Susan Zola
Unit 4 incoming Superintendent Dr. Susan Zola sat down with Seth to discuss her objectives as the district's chief administrator, her own experiences raising her family, and how to close the achievement gap with the help of the community.
Keep working towards something better: An Interview with Nick Offerman
Ahead of his appearance at Japan House, Seth talks with the iconic comedian and wood worker about his relationship with Wilco, how Professor Shozo Soto shaped his life, and how we're going to make it through this Trump presidency… together.
The Patron Saint of Main and Springfield: Jack Wallace
A community fixture for over forty years, Jack Wallace is still as important to Urbana as ever. Publisher Seth Fein dives in and learns about what makes Strawberry Fields special, how his role at First Federal has grown, and the outlook on our community's economic viability.
Check out this scorecard from the old Par 3 golf course on Neil St.
For those of you who miss playing golf off Neil St. — not off Dunlap in Savoy — take a look at this buried treasure I found on Champaign-Urbana History on Facebook. Situated where Biaggi’s …
Lunch time reminder Urbana: VOTE TODAY
For all of you folks living on the east side of this fair community, there’s a highly contested and important DEMOCRATIC primary taking place today. You need to vote. Your vote counts. Don’t listen to …
Confirmed: United Airlines set to begin service at CMI starting in June
Last night, we caught word that this was happening via r/UIUC subreddit and now CMI Willard Airport confirms that United Airlines will be in service starting in June. It’s a huge deal for those who travel for …