The extremely awesome Twin City Derby Girls are hosting roller derby tryouts next month. I’m putting on a helmet and wearing a mouthguard just to type this information. From the release: Ready to Roll? Twin …
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Circuit Clerk announces significant reduction in fees for expungement petitions
From the press release: Urbana, IL. January 20, 2015 – Starting Tuesday, January 20 any individual who files a Petition to Expunge will be paying nearly $100 less due to automated changes and inter-agency cooperation. …
Dance Into The Light: Tuscola cancels minstrel show, makes up reason
Tuscola and Sullivan cancelled their racist halftime show. How did it get to that point and why is there still a school that uses “Redskins” as a mascot?
The favorable nature of Sharon Van Etten
Tom talks with Sharon Van Etten about Nick Cave, having access to used (or touched) instruments by Patti Smith and John Lennon, and more before her performance tonight at The Highdive.
Don’t sleep on Deer Tick
Deer Tick will hit the Highdive tonight, and Tom compiles a bunch of videos of their wild live show to convince you it is worthwhile.
Somewhere Else is Urbana
Lydia Loveless returns to the Rose Bowl Tavern on Saturday, and Tom spoke with Loveless as she prepares to bring her brand of alt-country to Urbana.
Johnathan Rice: The perfect compliment
Tom discusses Johnathan Rice prior to his performance with Dawes and Kurt Vile in Urbana this evening for Pygmalion.
“We always play better when the crowd brings it.”
Tom talks with Murder By Death's Adam Turla about the progression of the band and much more prior to their show at the Canopy Club tonight for Pygmalion.
Shame on you, Drew’s Pizzeria
Love late night pizza? So does Tom, and he gives his two cents on the place that used to be One World Pizza, Drew's Pizzeria.
“Due process (ain’t) a bullet”
Tom reacts to last week's Daily Illini article regarding concealed carry on campus.