The 10 day forecast. Weeks ago it seemed like highs in the upper 40’s were warm and the low didn’t touch 32 we’d be thrilled. The slushy streets and grey landscapes were trying both mentally …
Posts by Tom Pauly:
The toll road of denial is a long and dangerous one, Elaine
Tom commends Carle, Champaign County, and the Prairie Center for creating a program that will help heroin addicts receive proper treatment
Illini Softball to host World’s Largest Softball Tailgate
The University of Illinois softball team is hosting the 12th Annual World’s Largest Softball Tailgate on Saturday at Eichelberger Field. The family friendly event begins at 10 a.m. and will have face painting, giveaways, and …
NSFW: REO Speedwagon frontman Kevin Cronin’s son embarrasses dad
REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin’s son gets in on the ever popular “Fuck her right in the pussy” meme while his father is giving an interview to TMZ. Stereogum has called it the best REO Speedwagon …
Get the first look at V. Picasso’s menu
V. Picasso is re-opening in Downtown Champaign soon after a five-year hiatus. The wine and tapas bar was originally open in Urbana and will be resurrected in the former Ippatsu salon spot at 122 N. …
WCIA Anchor Dave Benton to step down today
Incredibly sad news coming from the WCIA 3 news desk this afternoon. Longtime anchor Dave Benton has announced that tonight will be his final newscast as an anchor. Benton opened up about having terminal cancer …
New owners on the horizon for O’Brien Auto Park
O’Brien Auto Park in Urbana is slated to have a new owners in late 2015. Majority owner Joe O’Brien and president Jim Turner have agreed to sell the business to Napleton Automotive Group. While this …
Marijuana: It’s a family affair, Mayor
Legalization of marijuana is inevitable. Urbana is going to have two medical dispensaries. Champaign is lagging behind. Will Deb Feinen think about preparing to make Champaign some money off the drug? Or is it not family friendly enough?
MTD hosting Stand Up For Transportation Day
The federal transportation funding bill ends in May, and without a long-term solution on the horizon, the American Public Transportation Association is working with the nation’s public transportation systems to raise awareness for the need …
Krannert Center ranked as one of most beautiful conservatories in the nation
This is pretty cool. Krannert Center for the Performing Arts is ranked #14 on College Degree Research’s list of 50 Most Beautiful Conservatories and Schools of Music. It’s notable that Krannert ranks ahead of Berklee …