Last night, The News-Gazette reported that Parkland College’s board has voted to raise tuition by 11.74%. In addition to this, due to the state’s budget crisis, another $3.5 million will need to be cut from …
Nestled right next to Dallas & Co. on University Avenue in Champaign lies the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, one of Champaign-Urbana’s hidden gems. Of course, most people know that Habitat constructs houses for those in …
Parkland College’s Staerkel Planetarium will be presenting a total of four musical light shows on the weekends of Feb. 19-20 and Feb. 26-27. From Parkland College’s press release: CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The William M. Staerkel …
Jud Wellington is a UIUC graduate in ethnomusicology who has been doing field research in Ecuador for the last couple of years. He has launched a Kickstarter campaign in order to help a group of …
The Non-Tenure Faculty Coalition, Local #6546, has been bargaining with U of I Admin for over 500 days. Tomorrow, February 18th, they are asking all supporters of labor to pack the room and greet U …
Latea is a new latea lounge located at 601 S. Green 6th Street, which recently celebrated its grand opening a few weeks back. The decor is attractive upon first walking in — it’s clean and modern with …
If you’re a fan of beer and gazing at the stars, check out the first-ever Astronomy on Tap this Thursday the 18th from 6-7 p.m. The event will take place in Pizza M‘s back room. This series …
From the press release: Press Release from Duco for Recorder FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matt Duco / 217-918-3734 / matt@mattduco.com LGBT-RIGHTS GROUP ENDORSES MATT DUCO FOR CHAMPAIGN COUNTY RECORDER Duco is the First Downstate Candidate for Local Office …
Per The Champaign Room, and a report from Ryan Baker, the University of Illinois has hired their new Athletic Director: Josh Whitman. This comes a few months after they canned Mike Thomas back in November. I …
The Springer Cultural Center is that big, beautiful brick building just west of Farren’s and it hosts some pretty cool activities. Right now, local painter Lorrie Fuller, has a number of framed and unframed oil …
Need yet more proof that Champaign-Urbana is on the cutting edge of the confluence of tech and business? Fear not, the good people over at Crain’s Chicago Business has profiled our beloved Research Park as a …
Rutgers (6-19, 0-12) All time: 3-0 (last: Illinois 110, Rutgers 101 3OT in Piscataway) Tip-off: 8 p.m. TV: Big Ten Network If you don’t think the February 3rd meeting between these two teams in New …
Press Release/PSA For Immediate Release February 15, 2016 For media inquires, contact: Alli Gattari, CU Immigration Forum Development Officer alli@universityymca.org MOVE FOR THE MOVEMENT Dine & Dance to Support the CU Immigration Forum The CU …
Per the Krannert Center website, they’ve announced Justice Sonia Sotomayor will be visiting C-U on March 7th. This is an awesome guest, and a particularly interesting one considering the recent events surrounding Supreme Court Justice Scalia’s death. …
Here’s your requisite cute Valentine’s Day SPlog: Two Illinois students credit reddit with getting them together, inspire hashtag #ILLINOISlove. The U of I’s blog shared this story about Brandon & Stephanie, two [r/uiuc] frequenters who …
Northwestern (16-9, 4-8) All-time: 132-39 (last: Illinois 86, NW 60 in Champaign, 2/28/15) Tip off: 7 p.m. TV: Big Ten Network The term rivalry is accurate for Saturday’s in-state match-up between Illinois and Northwestern, but …
Sakanaya, the delicious sushi and ramen spot on Green Street, will be open on Sunday from 4 to 9:30 p.m. The restaurant is typically open from 5 to 10 p.m. on Sundays.
Here’s some news from the Urbana tech/gaming scene: Overload, a successor of the original project Descent, has launched a Kickstarter which is picking up some serious heat already. They’re raising $300,000 to fund the project, $55,000+ …
Check out Chambana Mom’s list of openings and closings for restaurants in the C-U area. They also provide dates and explanations as to why a joint opens or closes. Pretty interesting!
Undercut Collective is putting on an all-ages Valentine’s Day show this Sunday at the Channing Murray Foundation in Urbana. Indie-rock band Those Manic Seas will be headlining the show and they will be joined by …
Did you know that 90% of guns used in crimes nationwide come from only 5% of the gun dealers? And that gun dealers are the largest source of illegally trafficked firearms in our nation? Please join State …
The general primary is coming up quickly: it will be held on March 15, 2016. In addition to the big, national races (like, oh, you know, presidential candidate), local voters will also weigh in on …
40 North | 88 West, the Champaign County Arts Council are thrilled to announce UNTITLED, a one-of-a-kind, premier late-night fundraiser on February 19th at the Orpheum Theatre. Celebrating the arts of Champaign County and 40 …
Local psychedelic-rock group Sun Stereo have announced their plans for releasing a new album sometime this spring. Check out some of their previous recordings here, and check out the Facebook post below. Looks as though …
Rejoice: Champaign Park District is now hiring for the summer. There are about 45 positions open but many of them have multiple vacancies, including but not limited to: lifeguards, day camp leaders, flower workers, and ballfield workers. …
Today the City of Champaign has issued the Request for Proposals for the redevelopment and reuse of 401 North Neil Street in Downtown Champaign. Here is the document. This information comes courtesy of Lisa Hempel, …
Speaking of unconventional ways your PhD in Theatre can be lucrative… you could go on to design what looks like a pretty cool board game. Recent Illinois doctoral alum B.J. Gailey is one-half …
The Education Justice Project, a college-in-prison program that offers upper-division college courses to people incarcerated at Danville Correctional Center, will be hosting an open house this Thursday from 3 – 7 p.m. The open house …
Gallery 217 (formerlly Indigo) is hosting a photo contest. Here are the basics Due by 2/24/2016 Submit up to 5 images $30 fee for application Photos need to be printed, framed, and dropped off to …
Neutral Cycle requests your opinions on a survey for their upcoming fitness promotion program that collaborates with local organizations, Active Chambana. For your participation, you will receive a free water bottle and the chance to win …
When I moved from Urbana to Champaign, perhaps the biggest thing I knew I would miss was quick access to Common Ground Co-op for healthier and more sustainable grocery options. I was so overjoyed when …
Singer-songwriter Kenna Mae has recently made the move from C-U to New Orleans but the impact of her debut album Blue Darlin’ is still being felt here – it made our top 10 list of albums for 2015. …
The Portraits Project and the Illini 4000 are pleased to announce their Spring gallery event, taking place at [co][lab] in downtown Urbana! A collection of documentary style portraits from those who have experienced cancer will …
Someone (Mike Moran, according to YouTube) posted a video collection of photos featuring dining and drinking locations in Champaign-Urbana. The video includes images from long ago and fairly recently. To feel nostalgic, watch the video below.
Viral videos happen all the time, as one who uses the internet knows quite well, and can take off in an instant. The Mahomet-Seymour Dance Team found that out, as their performance has taken off …
By the looks of it — these signs posted on the door — the Dietary Food Store is closed indefinitely. Sadly, Winifred Sanders, the owner (in her 90s), had a fall. Hoping she has a …
Cool Bliss Popped Bliss is located at 22 E. Springfield Ave. in the same group of buildings as the I.D.E.A. Store. They make all sorts of savory treats like popcorn, candied apples, and chocolate. They are …
You might’ve been witness to some confusion that took place for the much-talked about bottomless mimosa brunch special by Big Grove Tavern that was circulating on Facebook over the past week. Bottomless mimosas? Uh, awesome, …
Tonight on Smile Politely Radio, Marlon Mitchel and James Kilgore stop by WEFT to discuss the FirstFollowers Re-entry Program. FirstFollowers is new program at Bethel AME that aims to help people who have been incarcerated …
Some of SP’s staff were fortunate to check out Watson’s Shack & Rail on Wednesday. The restaurant’s soft opening for a handful (or three) of people was intense — and crowded — but the food was worth …
With the low temperatures among us, Espresso Royale has a solution: Ginger Dragon Tea. A blend of ginger, lemon, and honey offers a potent treatment to any cold, fever, or cough. From a Ithsmus.com review: It’s …
Pekara Bakery & Bistro has recently released their Valentine’s Day menu full of sweet desserts, in case you needed something to bring home to your significant other. If you like to procrastinate, you’re in luck …
Rutgers (6-16, 0-9) All time: 2-0 (last: Illinois 66, Rutgers 54 in Champaign, 2/3/15) Tip-off: 5:30 pm TV: Big Ten Network Well, “contusions,” in other words bruises, suffered during the Wisconsin loss have rendered Michael …
My Brooklyn: Demystifying Gentrification My Brooklyn is a documentary about Director Kelly Anderson’s personal journey, as a Brooklyn “gentrifier,” to understand the forces reshaping her neighborhood along lines of race and class. Two screenings – …
Check out this awesome feature on American Football, one of the most influential emo bands of all-time. Learn about how the band formed in Urbana back in the mid-90s and how they ended up creating …
Miga has recently revealed their special Valentine’s Day menu. They’ll be serving a special seven course dinner for $85 with an optional wine pairing for $35. The seven course dinner includes: salad, soup, salmon, steak, duck, …
The Shadows and the Mud is a brand new album from Patriot Patrol, a local pop/rock band based in Urbana. The sound of the album reminds me a bit of 90s alternative rock. Have a …
Caribbean Grill‘s food truck is on hiatus right now, but owner Mike Harden is keeping busy. For the second year in a row, Soul Food Sunday means that you can pick up some delicious soul …
The 4th annual Pens to Lens competition began accepting submissions today, Feb. 1st, 2016, for both aspects of ajudication: short scripts for Student Screenwriting, or completed films for the Student Film Festival. Both competitions are …
