According to the News-Gazette, Judge Thomas Difanis ordered the U of I to turn over documents related to Steven Salaita’s FOIA lawsuit. Presiding Judge Thomas Difanis said the public interest in knowing whether outside influence …
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Local mumps outbreak in C-U
Well, this is interesting. There’s apparently a local outbreak of mumps happening in C-U. Strangely, mumps has returned to the limelight a bit in the last year or so — even the NHL had a …
So long, Richard
Judge Richard Klaus was fired by the 6th Circuit. Tom explores why his peers lost faith in his abilities.
Watch awesome video of last week’s Hogchute Opry
This is a really cool promo video for last week’s Hogchute Opry in Monticello. It was created and edited by Allison Greenwood and features a voiceover from local artist and poet Sean Lamkin. Hogchute Opry from …
Champaign County Associate Judge Richard Klaus fired by 6th Circuit judges
The 6th Circuit judges fired Associate Judge Richard Klaus on Wednesday afternoon. It’s not an unprecedented move, but it is highly unusual — it’s the first time in almost 40 years that this has happened …
Watch exclusive footage of locally shot feature film Consumed
Consumed is a new feature film that was shot in and around C-U last year. This year it’s been selected to premier at the prestigious LA Film Festival next week. The film is described as a …
Merry-Ann’s Celebrity Server and Chef Fundraiser raised over $9K for SYEP
Merry-Ann’s annual Celebrity Server and Chef Fundraiser took place June 1-2 at the Downtown and Neil St. locations. 100% of the proceeds went towards the Summer Youth Employment Program from Unit 4 and they managed …
Smash Mouth and Toad the Wet Sprocket to headline Champaign Music Festival
An “All-Star” lineup is set to hit the Champaign Music Festival on July 11th this year. Toad the Wet Sprocket had a number of hits in the 90’s and reunited in 2013 to put out …
Minnesota Twins draft Illini LHP Tyler Jay #6 overall
Illini pitcher Tyler Jay suffered a season ending loss against Vanderbilt in the NCAA Super Regional yesterday, but quickly after the game he was taken sixth overall by the Minnesota Twins in the MLB Draft. …
Espresso Royale unleashes The Jug
Espresso Royale has unveiled a new way to take your drinks with you. It’s called The Jug and it’s essentially a growler of some of their finest selections. The Jug can be filled with cold …