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After their first announcement about Guillermo Del Toro’s Crimson Peak opening the festival, and their initial slate of films — Ebertfest has announced their final slate of fims and guests for 2016. Check it out: EBERTFEST ANNOUNCES …

Downtown Urbana DiY all-ages venue seeks REVITALIZERS! If this is you, mark your calendar for 7 p.m. Sunday, April 10. IMCubator 2016, a brand new program of the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, will host its …

I first saw this information posted on Facebook, and decided to check it out for myself. These are some damn good fried chicken legs. Order them. Eat them. Be happy. (Item number CK 3.)

So, this happened — which is amazing and totally worth posting. Matt Lunsford is one of the founders of C-U’s Polyvinyl Records, and still is such a kid at heart. Here’s a photo of him …

Twin City Squared is looking for cast members for the punk rock opera based on Green Day’s album. American Idiot is about three young men from the suburbs in post-9/11 America attempting to adult.  The production …

This year’s Boneyard Art Festival’s featured artist is Charles Wisseman, a former pathologist at Carle hospital. He combines wood, steel forgings, ceramics, handmade papers, alternative photo processes, and other materials into mixed media sculptures, books, and …

Allerton Park has announced their concert series for 2016, which begins in May and runs through the end of September. Check out the series below, per their website: “The goal of these concerts is to …

The Bread Company on Goodwin in Urbana will be closed Monday, March 21st for renovation. The restaurant will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, March 22nd.  Image from Facebook and Instagram. 

Tonight on Smile Politely Radio, Kayla and the Moon Lace Band join us at WEFT to share their music and words about their music. Their EP, Eclipse, is available now. Smile Politely Radio airs each …

Imbibe Urbana kicks off at 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 23rd. This event, at Bar M, is $20 per person, and features yoga, massage, snacks, and booze.  Here’s the scoop:  The bendy beautiful Kelsey Bourgeois will …

Illinois Public Media has recently received a $200,000 grant from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation to support the first two years for the upcoming Ilinois Newsroom collaboration. The grant will aid in expanding the statewide …

Global Arts Performance Initiatives, in collaboration with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Student Sustainability Committee, has recently announced the first Sonified Sustainability Festival from April 14th to May 1st. The festival features sustansbility celebration …

“Local Women as Change Agents” is this Thursday, March 17th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the University of Illinois Archives Research Center (1707 South Orchard Street) This event is part of the Town & Gown Speaker …

The city of Urbana has recently released a new program, Think Urbana, for potential homeowners. Think Urbana will make building and owning a home easier than before by paying no sales tax on construction materials …

Local alt-country/rock group Tractor Kings newest album Code is now available for streaming and download on Bandcamp. This is their fourth album, and their first since releasing Homesick all the way back in 2008. <a data-cke-saved-href=”http://tractorkings.bandcamp.com/album/code” href=”http://tractorkings.bandcamp.com/album/code”>Code by …

The Urbana Business Association is currently searching for a Marketing & Events Manager. If interested, applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume to paris@urbanabusiness.com by March 25th at 5:00 p.m.  From Urbana Business …

Starting April 26th, downtown Urbana is bringing back their famed lunchtime food truck event series every last Tuesday of each month through October at 11:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m at the Urbana Civic Center until …

The News-Gazette is reporting that per an Urbana City Council meeting — the fine for possessing marijuana could be drastically lower soon: A ticket for cannabis in Urbana could cost less than the marijuana itself …

Following a rousing speech at last weekend’s Bernie Sanders rally, State Rep. Carol Ammons has thrown her full support behind the Democratic candidate from Vermont. Find the full info in the press release below: ************FOR …

You doing something next Monday, 3/28 at 7 p.m.?  The answer is “Yes, going to the Station Theatre for a free not-so-secret show.”  No, I’m not really concerned about whatever it is you were going to …

The latest issue of the Public i is out now for Women’s History Month. The cover features members of Black Lives Matter: Champaign-Urbana standing with Opal Tometi, #BLM founder. Inside, the issue includes articles by Julie Laut …

The Red Herring in Urbana and University Vegans/Vegan Illini are hosting a vegan potluck on Wednesday from 6-7 p.m. — check out the info via the Facebook event page: From the people who brought you …

I try to ignore all the negative attack ads, but the Champaign County Young Democrats score high on the creativity meter with this one. Here they photoshop a picture of incumbent County Board District 9 …

In the space formerly occupied by Wendy’s at 608 S. Sixth, Seoul Taco announced that they would be filling that space, back in October. It appears that they are open for business now: Opening TODAY in …

Check out the Engineering Open House website. The background appears to be a live feed of one of the exhibits. While you’re there, check out the schedule of events and try and get out to …

Parkland College will be kicking off their year-long 50th anniversary celebration on March 14th at 12:00 p.m in the Illini Union.  From their press release: CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Parkland College will kick off a yearlong commemoration of …

For nearly a decade, local gardeners have kicked off spring by attending University of Illinois Extension’s Garden Day Workshop and Spring Festival in Danville. This annual event features everything gardeners need to shake off winter …

Yes, friends, it’s true. Tomorrow, presidential candidate Bernie Sanders will be in Champaign-Urbana, holding a rally on campus at the University of Illinois at the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC). Doors open at 11 AM. …

This evening, Dan Linn of Phoenix Botanical Dispensary joins us on Smile Politely Radio to discuss medical marijuana in C-U. Phoenix Botanical, located at 1704 S. Neil, is set to open in April. Smile Politely …

The showcase for MFA students in the dance program at the University of Illinois is spoiled for choice this year. As in the past, Studiodance I is being presented in an A program and B program, alternating …

The 11th Annual Edible Book Festival will take place at the University YMCA (1001 S Wright St, Champaign) on Monday, April 4th. Public viewing begins at 11:30 a.m., with introductions and awards at 12:15 p.m. …

In the months of March and April, Habitat for Humanity will be offering free courses on buying a home and what you should know before purchasing a home. Call 217-819-5113 to register.  The schedule is …

Illinois’s primary election is March 15, but early voting is currently available at a number of locations around C-U.  Check out the remaining days on the early voting schedule: Office of the Champaign County Clerk …

I struggled to put words to paper to describe Black Girl Genius Week 2016. Mainly because I was unsure if I had the language to accurately describe the experience. I do not believe I have …

Earlier this week, we were tipped off by a reader that some Ku Klux Klan mailing had made its way to Southwest Champaign. Besides the extremely troubling nature of this mailer, it appears to have …

Seniors, there are only three months left until you’re done with high school! Are you ready for college? Parkland wants to help you organize your plans at the Parkland Preview this Friday, March 11th: When you register for the event, tell …

Baby goat breakfast at Prairie Fruits Farm is back! And there are already nearly one hundred baby goats ready and waiting to be photographed after you eat some delicious breakfast.  Spring Open House, otherwise known …

The Outhaus specializes in limited engagements, and likewise this evening from 6-9 p.m. will be your chance to see the work of Chicago artist Edra Soto.  The irony of using an organic structure such as …

Last night, Papa Del’s celebrated with a soft opening at their brand new location — and we dropped in for some of their famous ‘za, checking things out after our initial tour. Hell, even the …

Did you know that the world’s largest supercomputer on a university campus is right here at the University of Illinois? It may look like row upon row of refrigerators but the Blue Waters supercomputer puts …

Good news, everyone. One of Champaign-Urbana’s most lauded bands may be returning sooner rather than later. According to a post on HUM’s Facebook page, the band is writing new material to be shared in the …

After much speculation:   It’s official, Lovie Smith is your new #Illini head coach! WE. WILL. WIN.Details » bit.ly/LovieHired Posted by Fighting Illini Football on Monday, March 7, 2016  

Penn State (6-11, 15-15) All time: 28-13 (last: Illinois 60, Penn State 58, 1/31/15 in Champaign) Tip-off: 11 a.m. TV: Big Ten Network It’s easy to lose sight of this game in light of the …

After the news came earlier today that Bill Cubit was out as the head coach of Illini Football — reports are coming out that say Lovie Smith is “expected” to be named head coach. New …

San Maru, a new restaurant located at the Crossing, has announced it will be opening today, March 5th, and celebrating their grand opening on March 12th. Check out the website and the press release below. …

Well, the most questionable hire in college football this year won’t even get to prove himself on the field, it seems. FightingIllini.com recently released that newly-hired coach Bill Cubit will not be returning as football …

Parks and bike paths may be the closest thing to a universal good that our society has to offer, and today, Neutral Cycle brings us up to speed on the upcoming Kickapoo Rail Trail and all information associated …