Stango Cuisine, a new restaurant located in the Lincoln Square Mall food court, is currently serving food on Sundays, with regular hours coming in January 2018. What’s really cool to see is that Stango Cuisine …
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From the artist: Sunny Ture is a hip-hop producer, engineer, and rapper located currently in Champaign, IL. His influences include DOOM, Madlib, Lauryn Hill, and anything boom-bap. Sound wise, sunny seeks to create a provocative …
Back in October, Common Ground announced their pre-orders for turkeys for Thanksgiving was available, and now they’re offering this on the day before the holiday. Thanksgiving in the Deli will happen November 22nd starting at …
The Red Herring‘s Wednesday night Vegan Fusion dinner series is a must if you’re vegan, vegetarian, or just interested in trying something new. For $9, you get a plate of vegan food (often there is …
The 3rd Annual Urbana Art Expo, organized by City of Urbana Public Arts Program, is taking place Sunday, November 19th at the Urbana Civic Center. The Expo is in partnership with 40 North: Champaign County Arts Council. This …
Crane Alley‘s annual Founders Fall Cookout is this weekend, on Saturday November 11th at 11 a.m. (that’s right, 11/11 at 11). Founders is a brewery in Michigan, and it makes some really nice beer. You …
On November 7th, 2008 — the Metropolitan Building in Downtown Champaign burned. This is where Hyatt Place currently exists, and you can read more on the history of the building Michael put together in 2009. …
Faculty members of the UI School of Music present a concert on November 12th at 4 p.m. of classical music with proceeds to benefit victims of recent natural disasters in Mexico City and Puerto Rico. …
U of I Media scholar Jay Rosenstein has a long history of research in relation to the University of Illinois — namely his landmark In Whose Honor? discussing the Chief. (Read back on the documentary here, and check it out …
CU Indivisible will host a public town hall this Sunday, November 12th from 2:30-4 pm featuring IL-13 congressional candidate Dr. David Gill. Doors open at 2:00 p.m. This is one in a series of events …
In preparation for Hotel VIB’s build, the parking lot at HIll and Neil Street in Downtown Champaign is closed permanently, as of October 26th. This is the lot that exists just south of Wedge and …
This post contains no spoilers, outside of the fact that Max from Stranger Things 2 is a new character, and that’s all I’ll say about that. Max is played by actor Sadie Sink. Champaign-Urbana photographer Veronica Mullen …
Good morning. Here’s a very cute “free library” in Urbana, as posted on City of Urbana’s Instagram account yesterday. There’s plenty of shit going on in the world right now that is upsetting, so hopefully this …
Acidfuneral 酸葬儀 is a new local artist that recorded the backbone of the album 放浪者 wanderer, released via Swampkult Productions, over a 24 hr period and then spent the next three months adding layers to the backbone to …
Black Dog’s Champaign location has announced that they are adding a “four-season outdoor seating area” to their location — though there’s no timeline announced for when it’ll be completed. Check out their Facebook post (and …
Is Golden Corral good? Tom Kacich confirms that it’s opening on Anthony Drive, eerily close to the old Ryan’s Steakhouse. I’ve never been to one, because I don’t tend to eat at boo-fays, but let …
From the press release: America Recycles Day @ Boneyard Creek on Saturday, November 4th Please join us on Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 10 a.m. to noon to pick up litter for America Recycles Day …
MIGA debuted their sushi bar a short while back, and now they have updated things with a fall menu, which you can check out below (and via Facebook): Top photo from MIGA’s Facebook post.
“Not your Grandfather’s social club” is the way the Tuscola Lodge #316 of the Odd Fellows describes itself. The lodge is a part of the larger national Independent Order of Odd Fellows, who according to …
Speculative Futures, a new series where technology and creativity meet, will debuting this November 3-4 at U of I. The event was designed to to promote future projects through the University and to celebrate U …
From the press release Quirky love, kooky humor, and an exploration of what it means to be “normal”: Urbana High School Theatre presents “The Addams Family.” To say that Urbana High School Theatre students are …
Retired Chief Executive of Historic Royal Palaces (HRP), Michael Day will be coming to U of I next week to give three talks on cultural leadership and historic site management and interpretation. These talks are open …
This is the first academic year for Academy High, a new independent high school in Champaign. While some need and merit based scholarships were available for this year, the school’s board of directors has now …
Well, right now, as of 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1st. Pandamonium Doughnuts (1105 Windsor Road, Champaign) is offering BOGO until the doughnuts are gone, which will be soon. Photo from Facebook.
Anthology of Emo Volume 1 a book edited by Tom Mullen of Washed Up Emo — spotlighting the music genre known as “emo” and Polyvinyl Records is distributing the book, and has a heavy influence throughout. From …
Visit Champaign County has announced the 2018 installment of Restaurant Week, which will take place January 26th-February 3rd, 2018. Last year we dove in with coverage, and be sure to follow along as we’ll post …
The Giertz Gallery over at Parkland College will host it’s State of the Art: Ceramics Invitational, opening Monday, November 13th. The invitational will feature artists from all over the country and is curated by Bill …
On December 16-17, Japan House will host their annual Holiday Bazaar, the fifth installment of this event. Check out the information below, and take a look back at August’s Matsuri Festival. 5th Annual Japan House …
Another week, another Trump scandal. Par for the course in America 2017, but now that it’s Mueller Time, it seems the wheels might actually start to come off the silliest clown car to ever drive …
Long time supporters and lovers of Urbana’s Meadowbrook Park, Dixie and Greg Whitt, have donated $75,000 to the Urbana Park District, and specifically Meadowbrook Park. The gift is to be used to purchase two sculptures for the …
The University of Illinois Library has received the archives of U of I alum, and Urbana native, Roger Ebert thanks to a donation from the Chicago Sun-Times. The library has acquired the motion picture press …
It’s a caramel mocha, and it looks like a perfectly delicious way to warm up on these cold days. Hammerhead Coffee is located at 608 East University Ave, Champaign, and open daily from 7:30 a.m. …
Check out some of the Democratic primary candidates for governor of Illinois next Monday, November 6th from 6-8 pm. at Gregory Hall. Confirmed candidates are Daniel Biss, Tio Hardimon, Bob Daiber, and Chris Kennedy. Admission …
Back in June, Urbana’s Landmark Hotel renovation project was deemed “not feasible” — which while upsetting to some, would’ve placed a massive financial burden on the City of Urbana. This morning, the City issued this …
The 50th annual Turkey Trot by Urbana Park District is coming up — November 23rd at Crystal Lake Park. Of course, a post like this should make you aware it is happening, but this year, …
Bacaro has published their new fall 2017 menu, which you can check out below. Top photo from Bacaro’s Facebook. Menu from their website.
Roger Ebert’s Film Festival, aka Ebertfest, is celebrating 20 years in 2018 — April 18-22, 2018 will be here soon enough. In celebration of that, Chaz Ebert and Nate Kohn have issued a letter about …
Earlier this week, it was announced that the “Chief” would be appearing at the Homecoming Parade tonight, despite the University of Illinois taking a supposed hard line stance against its specter and the past it …
Go get your game on at the Playtest Convention, an annual event hosted by CUDO Plays, a local board design competition. Press release below has the important details: CUDO Plays, your local board game design …
Craft League of Champaign-Urbana will be hosting their annual Art Fair this upcoming November, starting Saturday the 11th. This year’s fair will feature basketry, ceramics, fiber, glass, painting/printmaking, woodworking, and more. The fair will be open …
In light of the news of the Chief making an appearance at this weekend’s Homecoming Parade at the University of Illinois, there are a few worthy events to check out in the next few days. …
The newest restaurant to open at Champaign’s Village at The Crossing plaza (Windsor and Duncan) is Amaravati Indian Royal Cuisine. The restaurant serves Northern and Southern Indian dishes. It opened last week. Amaravati is located …
I’ve had this issue when visiting Triptych, and it seems as though others have run into it (er… driven into it?) as well. They’ve provided some new info about where to park at the brewery …
This year’s Land Connection Farmers’ Market comes to a close for the season next week — October 31st, Halloween! — and they are celebrating with this event. This and Urbana’s Market at the Square, …
UPDATED: Wednesday 9:44 p.m. I spoke with Homecoming parade chairman Jack Hamman earlier this evening, and asked him about the decision to allow the “Chief” to participate in this year’s parade. He advised that I …
On October 25, 1968 about 300 students marched into Noyes Lab on the UIUC campus, filling the hallway and blocking a particular door. In that room sat a Dow Chemical recruiter, who expected to quietly interview …
HUM announced they’d be playing some shows in October back in April, and that portion of October is now here. They’re heading out for four dates, which you can see below, a few on their …
There’s a mind-boggling amount of science and research done around sports — and especially a game like baseball. Popular Mechanics recently published a feature about homers: “What’s the Longest Possible Home Run?” We’re deep in …
