I married into a (mostly) Italian-American family who live in Chicago. There’s a deli on Harlem, close to Higgins, called Nottoli, and more than 50% of my visits to the in-laws involve going to said …
Posts by Seth Fein:
The new face(s) of Jarling’s Custard Cup
As the beloved local institution is set to re-open today, February 1, Seth catches up with new co-owner Tom Siegel to talk about the future of the business, who actually owns the joint, and why being open year round can help make winter a little sweeter for all of us.
Read this incredibly moving poem by Molly McLay from the Women’s March in CU
Yesterday, as many as 5000 people descended on West Side Park in Champaign to express their support for women, people of color, immigrants, differently abled, the LGBT community and more in resistance to the dangerous …
2016 was a beast: An Interview with Gordy Hulten
Publisher Seth Fein talks with Champaign County Clerk Gordy Hulten about the 2016 election, how to win votes on both sides of the aisle, and more.
Here is a picture of Arrowhead Lanes from back in the day
Since we’re all just waiting around now for America to be great again, and since we aren’t working this week really, I thought I’d share this awesome undated photo of Arrowhead Lanes right when it …
Portillo’s makes it official; opening in April or May
Before graduation in May, there is a strong chance you’ll be able to finally get your Chicago-style food fix here in Champaign. Opening at the old Home Town Buffet space — they will raze the …
The local GOP wants you to celebrate Hannukah at their Christmas party
I actually appreciate the local GOP. As far as it goes, what with their standard bearer being an outspoken petulant bigot who is set to lead us into a bowl of shit cereal over the …
Me and Ammar
Your best friend sits by you when your country threatens your right to exist here.
Unit 4 Referendum is a “must win” for Champaign
While your mind is likely made up — some words about the importance of the Unit 4 Referendum, those Chicago Cubs, and the incoming of Hamilton Walker's.
Don’t pretend that the GOP isn’t culpable for this type of thing. They are.
Main Quad, East of the Union. The Democrats have their own issues to sort through. But this is different. Don’t pretend that the GOP isn’t the party that represents misogyny and fear. They are. Vote …