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Riggs Beer Company is hosting a pre-Thanksgiving celebration from 3 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23rd. In addition to some tasty brews on tap, Brother George’s BBQ truck will be on hand dishing out …

Champaign-Urbana’s very own Polyvinyl Recordings has just released their Polyvinyl plays Polyvinyl compilation for streaming on their Soundcloud page. The compilation, which is set to be released this Friday, November 25th, features Polyvinyl bands covering other …

From the press release: JIMMY JOHN’S DONATES BIG FOR KIDS  November 8, 2016 – With an initial donation of $25,000 in 2015, Jimmy John’s is once again coming through for kids by donating $125,000 to the …

Independent Media Center’s Open Scene is “a project to reimagine downtown Urbana through arts-based dialogues led by youth.” IMC is seeking four artists for Open Scene to take on the roles of instructors, and lead …

Operation Turkey Sandwich to Deliver Thanksgiving Lunches to Local Workers Three years ago, members and friends of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church assembled and delivered 200 turkey sandwich lunches to workers at local clinics, liquor stores, …

If you’re shopping or dining locally in C-U this holiday season, you’re in luck – both the City of Champaign and the City of Urbana have announced some sweet (and in some cases, totally free) …

Illinois vs. Winthrop 7 p.m. TV: None (ESPN3 Stream) The average ranking (per KenPom) of Illinois’s first three Division I opponents: 270. Monday night’s opponent, Winthrop: 110. Thus, it is not inaccurate to say that, …

Common Ground Food Co-op is celebrating 42 years of existence today, and to celebrate, is giving out slices of cake. Happy birthday! Stop by the store between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. for your free …

A group of University of Illinois researchers and scientists have just uncovered some world-class news: tinkering with a plant’s genetic engineering, they can alter photosynthesis to make the plant more productive – 20% more productive, …

Without talking about the election too much, this article came out in the New York Times about what a map of the United States would look like if voter regions were isolated. Which areas voted for …

Illinois vs. Detroit Mercy 7 pm TV: None (ESPN3 stream) After laying a might whooping upon McKendree Tuesday night, the Illini got their longest rest of the season thus far: two days. In what Paris …

Champaign County Crime Stoppers have just released a new mobile app which will allow people to report tips on their smartphone or at their computer.  For more information on how you can get it, check …

If anyone is looking for a way to give back to the community this holiday season, one of the best causes in town, Habitat for Humanity, is looking for gift wrapping volunteers on December 10th …

Downtown Champaign florist shop Fleurish is one of the coolest small shops in town, but sometimes parking around there is rough. Luckily, Fleurish has just announced a new “flower valet” program. All one needs to do is …

As part of the lecture series “Hidden Gems of Champaign-Urbana“, Champaign Public Library will be hosting Bert Stabler and Katie Fizdale, curators of the Outhaus Gallery in Urbana.  The Outhaus is a unique artistic venue, …

Scotty’s Brewhouse is a new restaurant/pub that will be opening on December 1st at 2001 South Neil Street. They announced the opening on their Facebook page, which you can see below. While there aren’t a …

Country and Americana act The Bashful Youngens have announced their return to the studio to begin work on a new EP, which will follow their self-titled release put out in February. The EP’s anticipated release …

Willard Airport (CMI) has just announced the permanent additon of a new vendor at the airport: Einstein Bros. Bagels, coming “winter 2016”. As they’ve continued with their rebrand of the airport, this comes as a …

In a petition much more eloquent than anything I can write, several professors at the University of Illinois have requested that the campus be recognized as a sanctuary for undocumented members of the community.  Citing …

Business Insider has published an article discussing the recent debacle involving Facebook and the fake-news problem that has been talked about at length surrounding the recent election. From what the article points out, a couple …

After the opening of the Amazon pickup location at the Illini Union Bookstore was revealed in July, the store opens tomorrow.  Check out the press release below: Amazon to Open New Pick-up Location at University …

You read that correctly. Jarling’s Custard Cup, now open year-round, is available for delivery through OrderUp. You can place orders for your ice milk favorites and have them delivered ($3.99 delivery fee, plus $0.49 for …

Parkland College will host the 2016 International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day event on Saturday, November 19th. The program will take place 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Room U140 of the Student Union.  Created …

Illinois vs. McKendree 7 pm TV: Big Ten Network A lot of questions linger over this Illini team after the first two games, but barring some truly inspired play from McKendree (and the exact opposite …

After what seems like an eternity of being under construction/being repaired in some capacity (two and a half years) — Windsor Road is now reopen, all. Rejoice, dear readers. You can travel down the road …

The humorous and always entertaining Americana group Bones Jugs are about to get very busy as they roll out their next tour, which will take them down the East Coast. Aptly titled “Eastbones and Down …

The good people over at Weiskamp Screen Printing have just announced an awesome charitable program for the holiday season to help those in need. This winter, Weiskamp will be collecting sweatshirts for those in need, …

Champaign-Urbana’s Mass Transit District has announced the upcoming service reductions, starting this Saturday (November 19th) and continuing until normal service resumes on Sunday, November 27th. For the full list of route modifications, check out the press …

Pekara Bakery is hosting a Thanksgiving tasting and pre-order event tomorrow, Tuesday, November 15th. Stop by between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to sample rustic cranberry walnut, cinnamon raisin, and harvest bread(s), as well as …

In case you missed the news yesterday — the hilarious Hannibal Buress will be performing tomorrow at the Canopy Club in Urbana, per their announcement yesterday. The surprise set announcement comes just a few days …

Poster Children have been back at it in 2016, playing shows again, including the recent show at Pygmalion Festival in September. With all the political unrest that’s happening in the United States at the moment, …

Climbing indie-folk-americana band Rebecca Rego & The Trainmen have put out a music video for their song “Steamroller,” the first track off of their sophomore release Lay These Weapons Down, which came out last month. …

The Land Connection is hosting its annual Holiday Happy Hour fundraiser at Pizzeria Antica from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6th.  Tickets are $20 per person and include food and one drink:  The …

Now C-U ex-pats Mother Nature — T.R.U.T.H and Klevah — will be featured on Huffington Post’s Black Voices channel today at 4 p.m. CST. This isn’t the first time they’ve been featured. The duo recently made …

Illinois v. Southeast Missouri State Tip-off: 8 p.m. TV: Big Ten Network Basketball season is finally here to rescue Illini fans from yet another miserable football season. After a down year, riddled with injuries, Illinois …

Summer Camp Music Festival might not take place here in Champaign-Urbana, but a branch of Jay Goldberg Events and Entertainment exists here, operating the Canopy Club in Urbana. Earlier this week, a story came out …

Last night, I attended a preview of the first opera in Lyric @ Illinois’ season, and I was unsurprisingly impressed. I am, admittedly, an opera fan, and am thrilled that C-U has a venue to …

This year’s Champaign-Urbana Design Organization (CUDO) PRO SHOW will honor the life and work of Matthew Farrell, who passed away this past June. Matt, 29, was a CUDO board member and ran his own design …

If you’re like me, then you’re far too familiar with the sight of the City of Champaign’s Parking Enforcement vehicle. Whenever I see it rounding the block where I am parked, fear is struck deep …

There were a few rallies held at the U of I today and tonight in protest of the 2016 Presidential Election results last night. Sam Logan paid a visit. Earlier in the day on the …

Sofar Sounds is a touring music community that brings live music to intimate settings in more than 200 cities worldwide. A new branch of Sofar Sounds has just been established in Champaign, and the first …

Yesterday, the referendum to expand and rehabilitate Champaign’s schools passed by a 65/35 margin, and today at 4 pm, to answer questions and concerns, Unit 4 will be hosting a press conference. Find all the …

On Thursday, November 17th, Krannert Art Museum is celebrating re-opening from their Summer hiatus (and renovation) with a party, open to members of the museum at 5 pm and the public at 6 pm. The …

I’m writing to express support for the Unit 4 referendum, but also to shed light on a problem with the School Board’s acquiring space for the Central High expansion. The Board optioned the nine properties …

The Cline Center for Democracy is very pleased to announce that Sheila Krumholz, Executive Director of the Center for Responsive Politics (Opensecrets.org) will deliver the keynote address of the 21st annual Cline Symposium, entitled “Money …

Black Dog Champaign is hosting “Founders Day Kentucky Brunch Service” featuring Founders beer this Sunday, November 13th. Tickets are $25 per person and include an entree, 8 oz of Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout, and beignets. To make …

Conversations on Quentin Tarantino is a new collection of interviews with people who have known the distinctive director professionally and personally, from his early childhood through his most recent forays into the modern Western.  I’m …

Main Quad, East of the Union. The Democrats have their own issues to sort through. But this is different. Don’t pretend that the GOP isn’t the party that represents misogyny and fear. They are. Vote …