He admitted the facts, and the judge found him guilty. –State’s Attourney Julia Rietz In a sad and twisted case that involved more than a few missteps, it seems like Gene Amberg is going to …
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Headline of Daily Illini up for debate
“Police clear out event.” That’s on the cover of the print edition of today’s Daily Illini. And while it’s certainly not the DI‘s responsibility to force its opinion into the news story, I am left …
Trent Meacham is engaged… and someone is not happy about it
Former Centennial basketball star and current Illini starter Trent Meacham recently got engaged to longtime girlfriend, Theresa Lisch. He decided to let the community in on the announcement via blog at IlliniHQ.com. Congrats to them, …
This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!
Best edit ever. And a good excuse to make a hint, hint that Smile Politely will be sponsoring some Lebowski action here in C-U this April. Stay tuned …
Black Dog Smoke & Ale House shines
Lil’ Porgy’s sauce can’t be beat, and Hickory River smokes brisket like a Texan with attitude. But Black Dog Smoke & Ale House brings a few time-honored BBQ traditions of its own to C-U’s dining scene when it opens on Wednesday.
The Great Impasta to re-open on Feb. 12
After years in downtown Champaign, the locally loved Italian restaurant will re-open tomorrow evening, Feb. 12, in downtown Urbana at Lincoln Square Village.
Xinh Xinh Cafe a definite winner
For those who love Vietnamese food, Xinh Xinh Cafe is more than a welcome addition to Champaign-Urbana — it is a gift.
A New Lease for Fat City Bar and Grill
When the brothers Davis and their in-laws found that the old Fat City was sitting vacant last year, they decided to offer a new spin on a C-U tradition.
Anger These Days Just Doesn’t Sound Like Ministry
Twenty years ago, Ministry released perhaps the best album in its genre. Today, Seth Fein thinks its message is more frightening (and real) than ever.
Karate Kid Soundtrack Brings Back Memories
As Generation X (reluctantly) braces for the remake of Karate Kid, Seth Fein talks about the best song from the original film, and why it was an on-screen moment that wouldn’t, and couldn’t, be understood by the iPod generation.