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Promise Healthcare 2016 Spring Dinner Do you enjoy fabulous food and great company? If so Promise Healthcare is pleased to present to you Promise Healthcare’s Spring In To Action Fundraising Dinner. On Friday, April 1, …

Have you ever wanted to live out your professional dodgeball dreams? Us, too. Champaign Park District will be holding an adult dodgeball tournament on April 16th at 11:00 a.m-1:00 p.m. Registration ends on March 31st …

Local punk-rock group Copper Blue just released some new music via Kuloolu Records. The 4-track released is self-proclaimed Dinosaur Jr worship, so if that’s your thing then give Copper Blue a listen. <a data-cke-saved-href=”http://kuloolurecords.bandcamp.com/album/copper-blue-crawl-klr-010″ href=”http://kuloolurecords.bandcamp.com/album/copper-blue-crawl-klr-010″>Copper Blue …

I saw this on VH1 Pop-Up video back in college, Pringles crumbs on my chest, and chillum still warm. I couldn’t believe it? That dude who sings “Safety Dance” grew up in Champaign? It’s true. …

The Urbana Hootennany hosted by the Rose Bowl Tavern in Downtown Urbana is celebrating four years of existence. Whether you are a hootennany regular or have never been, this Monday will be a great night …

For what I have discovered to be a fairly rare moment in my life, I’m actually inspired by a politician today. Representative Carol Ammons absolutely went in on Governor Bruce Rauner and state government Republicans …

One of the best live music events in the area — the Hogchute Opry at Kaylx Center in Monticello — has been announced: June 3-4, 2016. Here’s the information from the Facebook event: Excited to …

Champaign City Council has passed an ordinance allowing BOYB (bring your own bottle, er, booze) at restaurants. Check out the info via Fox Illinois: CHAMPAIGN – Champaign city council has passed a first of its …

Illinois Public Media has recently released Voter’s Edge Illinois, a free, nonpartisan online voter’s guide with Maplight, just in time for Illinois’ primary (which is on March 15th, if you were wondering). From Illinois Public …

Japan House will be celebrating Hinatmatsuri, or Girls’ Day, with a craft event on March 6th from 1:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $5. From Japan House on Hinatmatsuri: Traditionally in Japan, …

Rolling Stone releases lists like these all the time — but this is still noteworthy from the heralded music publication. Three C-U related acts have been listed amongst the “40 Greatest Emo Albums of All …

Now that Downtown Champaign has basically been entirely overhauled, and redeveloped, would it make sense to see about exploring this again? Charlottesville, VA. Iowa City, IA. Boulder, CO. Kalamazoo, MI. All of these cities have …

You can now seek help via SMS texting to “911” in Champaign County.    According to METCAD, the consolidated dispatch center answering all the 9-1-1 calls in Champaign County:   METCAD now has the ability …

MakerGirl is the venture started a short while back — and have been making waves in the tech scene here and beyond. They’ve launched their Kickstarter with the goal of $30,000 to afford to take …

The annual Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival is back this coming June 24-25, and they’ve announced their entertainment for the weekend. Headlined by Reverend Horton Heat on Friday night, and The Fabulous Thunderbirds on Saturday, …

Homebrewing is a hobby that has become so popular, people are even checking out books about it. Crazy, I know.   Seeing the uptick in interest, the folks at Champaign Public Library have decided to …

Per our dear friends at The News-Gazette, Baxter’s American Grille is set to open in the space formerly occupied by TGI Friday’s and Prairie Fire in Champaign as early as July (100 Trade Center Drive, …

Minnesota (8-19, 2-13) All time: 120-65 (last: Illinois 76, Minnesota 71 OT, 1/23/16 in St. Paul) Tip-off: 7 pm TV: Big Ten Network If Illini fans would like a chance to say goodbye to this …

In the latest of their impressive “pop-up” restaurant series, bacaro is having a special BBQ menu on this coming Montday, February 29th starting at 5:00 p.m. Their previous iterations, including a taco restaurant, have been …

This evening, Carnivale Debauche stops by WEFT. Carnivale Debauche is a burlesque/vaudeville troupe of dancers, comedians, fire eaters, and more. You can check them out at The Accord on Feb. 27 along with Bruiser Queen …

Last night I went to The Accord to watch Whitey Morgan and his band tear up the stage country music style. Great show. Check out the photos. 

#18 Indiana (22-6, 12-3) All time: 86-88 (last: Illinois 69, Indiana 103, 1/19/16 in Bloomington) Tip-off: 8 p.m. TV: ESPN The Hoosiers utterly dominated Illinois when they met earlier this season, there’s no other way …

Remember how badass the last C.L.A.W. match was? Well, the next one approaching quickly — and Champaign Ladies Amateur Wrestling has announced the next round of matchups for their March 11th bout at The Accord. …

You may have heard that all showings of the National Theatre of Scotland presents The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart are sold out, and the only opportunity is to get on the waiting list. From …

If you know hip-hop in Champaign-Urbana, you know that T.R.U.T.H is one of the brightest stars we have to offer. Her raw talent behind the mic is evident, almost effortlessly blending thoughtful and poignant lyrics …

Local band Tara Terra have announced via Facebook that 100% of the proceeds from all downloads on Bandcamp will be donated to R.A.C.E.S. (Rape Advocacy, Counseling, and Education Services), a local organization that is facing …

From the press release: Champaign City Council Member Marci Dodds Announces Resignation Resignation Effective March 23, 2016 District 4 Council Member Marci Dodds announced today that she is resigning from the Champaign City Council effective March 23, …

From the press release: Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein’s visit to UIUC campus Born in Chicago and raised in suburban Highland Park, Jill Stein is an organizer, physician, and pioneering environmental-health advocate. She has …

If you follow music and live in Champaign-Urbana, chances are you’ve heard of Polyvinyl Records, one of C-U’s crown-jewels. The label, which is home to Japandroids, American Football, of Montreal and many more, is currently …

The first baby goats (kids) of the year were delivered this morning at Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery just north of Urbana. Their mother, Gloria, had triplets!   Sacked out after their first feeding of …

April is National Poetry Month. To celebrate, the CU Poetry Group, in conjunction with the Champaign-Urbana MTD and Martin One Source, is holding a free Poetry Contest open to all Champaign County students and residents. …

Most days we’re all about spending money. This week, let’s shake it up and celebrate saving money!  We all know that saving money is important but it can be hard to get started and to …

The Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant is offering a few classes this semester. On March 8th, check out vegan breads and sourdough (6:30 to 9 p.m.). Classes are $5 to $10 (pay what you can), and …

Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Alice Campbell Alumni Center Ballroom, 601 S. Lincoln Avenue, Urbana Schedule: 4-5 p.m.: Lecture and Questions with Introduction by John Wilkin (University Librarian and Dean of Libraries) 5-6 p.m.: Reception Abstract: Don’t panic: …

According to The News-Gazette, Wood n’ Hog Barbeque will open at 904 N. Fourth Street in Champaign in March.  The barbeque joint will share the same space with Pickens Chicken (only open on Sundays), and …

Ebertfest 2016 is right around the corner, April 13-17, at the Virginia Theater. They’ve released more information about this year’s festival, this coming after the announcement of Guillermo Del Toro’s appearance and Crimson Peak opening the festival. …

FirstFollowers, a re-entry program for people returning to the community after a period of incarceration, has launched a GoFundMe campaign.  Donations support the work of FirstFollowers, which includes helping people seek and find employment, assisting people …

This amazing photo captured by Liz Brunson is sweeping across the internet:   Congratulations to the Maroons for winning their Senior Night in overtime against Danville. I love this picture of Walker Stillman just hanging …

Wisconsin (16-10, 8-5) All time: 110-83 (last: Illinois 55, Wisconsin 63, 1/31/16 in Champaign) Tip-off: Sunday at 7:30 p.m. TV: Big Ten Network You can’t talk about Illini basketball right now without talking about Leron …

Last night 40 North hosted their Untitled fundraiser and it was a blast. Guests were invited to the Orpheum and encouraged to wear costumes. Tickets were $50 which got you access to the open bar …

Bret Michaels is psyched to finally perform soon in Champaign, Illinois after a few cancelled shows. Emphasis on the silent “s”:     Posted by  on Thursday, February 18, 2016 To his credit, he gets it right …

Parking in Urbana just got a little more convenient — as MobileMeter is being rolled out, the mobile parking app that was implemented in Champaign just last year. I was in Downtown Urbana earlier today, …

You can now get breakfast at Strawberry Fields on Saturday mornings from 8 to 11 a.m. Check out the details and menu below:

One of the best things about living in Champaign-Urbana is the community’s commitment to sustainability, which of course, includes alternative forms of transportation than driving. Our resume was even further bolstered this week when MTD was …

According to The News-Gazette, Fighting Illini basketball player Leron Black was arrested for Aggravated Assault (a felony charge) last night at The Canopy Club for pulling a knife on a security guard. Black, who was …

Last night the Blind Pig Co. hosted a Girl Scout cookie pairing with tap beer. The cookies were extra but reasonably priced and were quite delicious with the beers. Our favorites were the Tagalongs with …

Tonight on Smile Politely Radio, artist and professor Ben Grosser joins us at WEFT to discuss his art and pedagogy. In his art, Grosser focuses on the cultural, social, and political effects of software. He constructs interactive …

The proof is in the latte art. Aroma is open until 10 p.m. Photo by Jessica Hammie