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Go Cubs Go. Here is 6th & Green right after the Cubs won: And here’s the reaction at Downtown Champaign’s Esquire: Here’s the moment the @Cubs won the World Series, fan reactions at Esquire. : …

Illini Student Musicals is opening their fall show, Spring Awakening, tomorrow evening at 7 p.m. The modern adaptation of a turn-of-the (previous) century German play features folk music written by Duncan Sheik interspersed with alt.rock rife …

One of the best things about Downtown Champaign’s food scene has to be lunch at Bacaro on Fridays. They always seem to have the most mouth-watering specials that are perfect for a longer lunch on …

  The 8th annual C-U Folk and Roots Festival is happening this weekend in downtown Urbana, and there’s a lot in store for attendees. The yearly fest features musicians from folk, roots, bluegrass, country, and …

It is kind of nuts to think, but the year is winding down, and Ebertfest takes place shortly after the start of the new year. They’ve announced that passes to the festival will go on …

Join the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology for the fifth annual Genome Day held on Saturday, November 12th from 1-5 p.m. at the Orpheum Children’s Science Museum. Exhibits and activities will teach children …

Fans enjoyed the Fruit Bats performance last weekend at The Accord. Here are some photos. Doesn’t the lead singer look like Kurt Cobain in these shots?

Dine in costume at Courier Cafe today, and you’ll receive a free “boo sundae.”  Well, if you insist.  Photo from Facebook. 

While the 40-17 loss wasn’t what fans had hoped for, it was still a great day to be at Memorial Stadium. Hopefully Malik Turner will be OK.

If a rough Homecoming loss has you anxious for Illinois basketball, the good news is your wait is a short one. The men’s basketball team kicks off its season this afternoon with the first of …

A track by Tara Terra was featured as the music for a choreographed video filmed in Allerton Park. St. Louis choreographer and dance film artist Andrea Muhlbauer chose the vibrant splendor of an autumnal Allerton …

Hey, Mike Madigan: You’re trying to win this election you’re in vs. Scott Bennett, right? Anyways, here is the Other Mike Madigan proudly standing next to a red-face wearing racist. A sponsored post on Instagram, no less.

Last Friday, I got the opportunity to swing by a home-build for Champaign-Urbana’s chapter of Habitat for Humanity. As if building homes really quickly wasn’t enough, this particular home-build was even more special than usual …

Just in time for Halloween and blending a bit of Stranger Things, Poltergeist and New Wave by way of New Order, Interpol, Firebird Band. SNST is new music from Chris Broach (Braid, The Firebird Band) and …

This Saturday (tomorrow!) from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Urbana Park District will be offering a great way to take in Central Illinois’ most beautiful foliage, via a hike at the Anita Purves Nature Center. For …

Although Tammy Duckworth doesn’t represent this particular district that we exist in, she is a shining representative (she visited Kopi last year, even) of the state of Illinois at the moment. Sen. Mark Kirk decided to …

Psych-electronica outfit Snayl, the project of Austin Duncan, has new music available. Called “Broken Clouds,” this is the first track offered off of Snayl’s upcoming EP, which is still in the works. The EP will …

Vine officially died today. RIP Vine. This shouldn’t come to much of a surprise to anyone, considering that Instagram, Boomerang, and Snapchat are all things that exist. While this isn’t locally relevant, the word “Champaign” …

Homecoming Weekend at U of I is upon us, and thanks to the U of I Archives, you can relive some of the moments from past celebrations. This one, in particular, is a very cool …

Don’t get too freaked out if you’re walking by Esquire Lounge in Downtown Champaign — because now there’s an old friend that has decided to hang out on the patio: Humpty Dumpty. As Visit Champaign …

After decades of business in Champaign-Urbana, Zorba’s in Campustown is for sale. This announcement per their Facebook page: We reviewed the joint a few years back, which you can revisit. Top photo by Noshfolio.

A statue that was constructed in 1887 by French sculptor Emmanuel Fremiet makes its illustrious return to the trails of nearby Allerton Park in Monticello after a three-decade absence. The statue, which has previously spent some …

Quality Bar has now held two pumpkin carving contests both of which have been very fun. Here are photos from this year’s contest.  Check out more photos in the gallery

Have Halloween plans? Crane Alley will serve Southern Tier’s Pumking out of a pumpkin starting at 6 p.m. on Monday, October 31st. Look, if you’re going to drink pumpkin beer, you might as well commit. Drink …

From the press release: EASTLAND APARTMENTS; CELEBRATES EXPANSION WITH RIBBON CUTTING URBANA, Il. — At 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26th, the Urbana Business Association and Champaign County Chamber of Commerce will co-host a ribbon cutting ceremony for …

From Krannert Art Museum’s website: Antena Artist Residency | October 26–27 Antena is a collaborative project that activates links between social justice work and artistic practice by exploring how critical views on language can help us …

It’s looking like Jarling’s Custard Cup will remain open year-round. The popular ice milk spot recently changed owners, and though virtually everything else remains the same, the shop will stay open throughout the year for …

November 8th is almost here, people. While this election cycle feels like it has been a punishment for all involved in a lot of ways, Champaign County Clerk Gordy Hulton has posted the mock election …

When: Monday, Nov. 14, 2016–Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 Where: Giertz Gallery at Parkland College Reception: Thursday, November 17, 5–7 p.m., gallery lounge, with curatorial talk by Shelby Shadwell at 6 p.m. and music by Parkland Guitar …

Nitaya Thai in Downtown Champaign will permanently close on October 29th. According to the News-Gazette, the restaurant has been sold to someone who is interetested in turning the space into a different type of restaurant. …

This Sunday, Halloween comes a little closer thanks to the U of I Community Credit Union, which is sponsoring Trick-or-Treating with the Stars, in this case, the University of Illinois Women’s Basketball team. The event …

Back in February, we had the pleasure of revealing the initial menu for Watson’s, and now, there’s more. Behold, brunch seekers: Watson’s Shack & Rail‘s (211 N. Neil, Champaign) long-awaited Brunch Menu, below. This comes …

C-U’s emo-punks Kowabunga! Kid have released a new video for their song “Astronaut,” off of their first full-length album Wasting My Time that was put out in June. The video includes footage from the band’s recent tour, which …

We had an opportunity to go check out some of the new cocktails that Miga is serving up on their new cocktail menu, which debuted just recently. Check out the menu below, plus some of …

Get $1 off any pint of local beer each Wednesday at Barrelhouse 34. In an era in which some happy hour specials literally last for one hour, an all day deal is just what we …

Next Saturday, Urbana’s Market at the Square will be transforming into an aptly-named “Market at the Scare” Included will be a plethora of spooky activities – for the full rundown, check out the press release …

Two of C-U’s best emo/punk groups are also two of the most relentless tourers, and they’ve just announced that they’ll be hitting the road together. Euriah and Old Fox Road, along with Chicago band Short …

Triptych‘s 3rd Annual Festivus Celebration will take place on Friday, December 23rd. Details are scarce right now, but accourding to the event’s Facebook page, AJs Stout will be released (and available in cans for the …

For those who seek a new menu in Downtown Champaign for lunch (or any other time on weekdays, for that matter) Big Grove Tavern has announced a new all-day menu to be served from 11 …

After many years, the story of Shahid “Shad” Khan continues to resonate as one of the best immigrant-to-American-Dream stories. In the latest issue of Forbes magazine, Khan was featured in their story, “6 Immigrant Stories That …

A new ramen joint, Ozu Ramen, is headed to Campustown — 601 S. Sixth Street, Suite 2 — in what they’re saying will be “Winter 2016”. You can find ramen in C-U at a variety …

Champaign-Urbana’s second marijuana dispensary will be opening October 25th. This comes after the first dispensary opened earlier this year, Phoenix Botanicals. NuMed will be located at 105 E. University Avenue in Urbana, which Chris wrote …

If you use your bicycle regularly, you’ll know that a flat tire is a surprisingly common problem. Luckily, Neutral Cycle will be hosting a workshop this Thursday that will show you how to properly and …

I caught the second half of That’s What She Said this past Saturday night where local women shared stories about issues particular to women but important to us all.  Gianina Taylor Baker speaking about balancing …

MTD has a really sweet offer out there for anyone who needs to vote in this year’s election: they will be providing FREE rides for anyone between 5:30 am until 7:30 pm on Election Day …

Country-folk outfit The Fights have announced a new album. Bramble Patch Blues is their second full-length effort and first release since 2014’s Off Your Horse. The new album drops in advance of the group kicking …

This is the reality we’re living in, everyone. While business owners certainly have the right to post things in their respective establishment(s) — it doesn’t come without criticism. Here is an example: this sign exists …