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I spoke with Stump at 217 Tattoo Company about leaving and the shop potentially closing down: “It’s just time for a change. I am going to come back every month and work for a few …

In an email release, the U of I Employee Credit Union has unveiled their new brand: U of I Community Credit Union. Check out the information released today: Allow us to reintroduce ourselves. We’re proud to serve …

Common Ground Co-op is celebrating its love for local this February. Every Saturday, Common Ground will be hosting local farmers and vendors for some speciality in-store sampling. Meet the people who work hard year round …

Ohio State (13-8, 5-3) All-time: 104-75 (last meeting: 73-75 in Columbus) Tip-off: 8 pm TV: Big Ten Network Illinois started its conference season with a trip to THE Ohio State University and left Columbus with …

I know I love ironically singing “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” and you probably do, too, but here’s your chance to sing along for real. Live. In concert. In Champaign. Seriously. Our friends over at …

I went to the Canopy Club last night to watch DJ Carnage from one of Canopy’s VIP areas. Here’s a little video of what it looks like. 

Willow Creek Farm will open a farm-to-table event space in May. Here’s the press release: 1/27/16 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Danielle Wilberg, Willow Creek Farm danielle.wilberg@willowcreekfarmcu.com, 217-239-3518 NEW FARM-TO-TABLE EVENT SPACE OPENING IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS …

Per the News-Gazette, Buca di Beppo closed its doors on Sunday. They’d been there since 2012.

Champaign-Urbana’s tech scene is in the news once again, and this time, it’s due to Rackspace’s Robert Scoble, who profiles Champaign (as well as Blacksburg, VA) as one of the most underrated places for tech …

I am a sporadic Am-Ko visitor, so I’m often surprised at the changes that have taken place each time I go. One thing that has made me happy in the past 2 years or so …

Check out this awesome drone footage of the U of I:

According to Facebook, Black Dog Champaign will start a new Tuesday night special: a burger and brew pairing.  Here’s this week’s special: Tonight’s special is “The Freighthopper”, featuring our 1/3 pound, local, grass-fed beef burger …

From the press release: Guth Named EDC Chair for Remainder of FY16 JANUARY 27, 2016 | Category: BUSINESS, CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, COMMUNITY, NEWS ROOM Jill Guth, of Guth & Associates, has been named EDC Board Chair for the remainder of …

This past Saturday, the New-Gazette reported the Unit 4 school board was considering moving forward on an exclusive 18-month option to purchase 8 parcels to the northeast of the existing Central HS location. The properties include:  …

Opal Tometi, a co-founder of the national Black Lives Matter movement, will be in Champaign-Urbana on February 19 for a public lecture and lunch reception. The event is part of the University YMCA’s Friday Forum …

If you’re lucky enough to have access to HBO, and happen to be an Illini fan, tonight is the night for you. Former lineman Simon Cvijanovic will be appearing on Real Sports at 9 pm tonight to …

MTD has recentely implented a new bus route, 21 Raven, catering specifically to University of Illinois students. Operating every 30 minutes on weekdays around the Quad, those on campus will avoid crowded buses and the …

Jason Paterson is the current artist displaying art at Cafe Kopi in the south room. The pieces are large, glossy, and appaer to be painting of photographs. They are headshots of figures from the past …

If you’re interested in having some mad local music scene knowledge dropped on you — do yourself a favor and follow John Isberg’s (Swede Films) Facebook page: Where It Begins: CU Music Documentary 1977-2000. John …

Parkland College is offering Class Guitar this semester, and here are some reasons you should play the guitar: It’s one of the world’s most popular instruments. Millions of people play guitar, so you’ll always have …

On May 7th, 2016, the McKinley Foundation at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will hold its Seventh Annual Social Justice Gala. This event will recognize persons and organizations in Champaign County for advancing a …

And best of all … they’re all free and open to the public.  As part of the ongoing “Artist in Residence” program, Unit One/Allen Hall is hosting Guy Thorne, a dancer and choreographer who also makes …

This isn’t to take away from any of the other performances the past two nights, but hot damn — this is exceptional.  Undeniably, Mike Ingram is really really good at putting together memorable sets at …

Dublin O’Neil’s is hosting a Founders beer brunch on Saturday, January 23rd. Brunch begins at 11 a.m., tickets are not required, so just stop in. Here’s the menu:

Well, this can’t be good news for Downtown Urbana. Today, WILL has reported that Carle Hospital is consolidating all of its administration, which is now scattered throughout Champaign-Urbana, to a new, centralized location on Curtis Road …

Check out the new track produced by local electronic artist Snayl, featuring Nicholas “Nick G” Green.

Alicia Kozma, the assistant director of the Art Theater Co-op, joins us tonight to discuss Oscar nominations, what was left out of the Oscar nominations, and what’s new at the Art Theater. Don’t miss it. …

The Graduate Employees’ Organization, the labor union that represents graduate teaching assistants at the University of Illinois, is hiring temporary organizers.  From the job ad: Job Duties: Increase membership by recruiting bargaining unit members to …

From the press release:  GUILLERMO DEL TORO’S CRIMSON PEAK TO OPEN 2016 EBERTFEST 18th Annual Roger Ebert’s Film Festival to take place April 13-17, 2016 in Champaign, IL  CHAMPAIGN, ILL – Guillermo Del Toro’s CRIMSON …

Big Grove Tavern has recently revealed new winter menu items.  From their newsletter: NEW STEAK ENTREE: Grilled Bistro Filet Spinach Latkes, Roasted Carrot & Celeriac, Peppercorn Hollandaise When winter time comes around it’s hard not …

Here is Golden Harbor‘s menu for Chinese New Year (February 8th):

…in his upcoming role at the Station Theatre.  It was announced this weekend that Mathew Green will return to the stage as one-half the cast of Constellations, written by Nick Payne, directed by Kay Holley, and …

We thought this day would never come: Winter weather has slammed into Champaign-Urbana like a wall of bricks. Luckily Apricot Lane is already anticipating spring, and a warm mentality is half the battle. With warm-weather shirts …

If you are ever feeling disillusioned about the state of affairs within UIUC politics and the Board of Trustees, just remember that back in 1901 the Board of Trustees adopted a resolution to bring squirrels …

#25 Indiana All-time: 86-87 (last: Illinois 74–80 Indiana, in Champaign) Tip-off: 6 p.m. in Bloomington, Ind. TV: ESPN Before looking at Indiana, there’s one (really?) important piece of news about the Illini: in a press …

Weiskamp Screen Printing is interested in hiring a Customer Service representative. Customer Service reps will communicate with customers, assist artists and the production team, research products, provide quotes, enter orders, and take payments. Typical shifts are Monday to …

Word.  Welcome back students! Hope everyone had a safe, relaxing winter break. pic.twitter.com/rhwreUfIxR — Wildlife at Illinois (@WildlifeatIL) January 18, 2016

As posted in the Champaign Urbana History Facebook group — posted by Jamie Kozma of Twin City Derby Girls:  I’m sure many spent time at the McKinley YMCA as a kid. My sports league, the Twin City …

After attending last night’s performance of Chicago, staged at Central High School, I can recommend going tonight for an enjoyable evening of singing, dancing, and comedy. As the curtain rose on the cabaret singers, I was …

Nebraska (10-8, 2-3) All-time: 7-4 (2014-15: 43-53, 1/11 at Neb.; 69-57, 3/4 at Ill.) Tip-off: 1:30 p.m. at State Farm Center TV: Big Ten Network No matter what Nebraska has done so far this season, …

Urbana-Champaign Books to Prisoners is once again participating in the Champaign County Community Wide Day of Service. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday January 18th, we will have a volunteer session in our workroom …

It’s always great news when those from Champaign-Urbana put their knowledge to use at a national scale, or even an international scale, and University of Illinois Extension employee Nicole Bridges is doing just that when she …

Per Facebook:  Come in for bacaro’s first pop-up of 2016 – Taco-ro. Our chefs will all be preparing their own signature tacos. The bar will be stocked with tequila and fine Mexican beer – in …

On Monday February 1st, bacaro will host a Tre Bicchieri wine tasting dinner featuring winemakers Moreno Petrini, Marko Primosic, and Sergio Germano. A meet and greet with wine pourings will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; …

The Champaign County Historical Museum has been taking strides to re-establish itself as a community resource over the past few months. This Monday, the Museum invites community members to join in a day of service to …

The Campus Center Public Parking deck, located off of Healey and Sixth (509 E. Healey), is a great solution to campus parking. Fully automated and open 24/7 the deck is a great option for all …

Polyvinyl Record Co. is interested in interns for the spring semester. Interns assist the mail order and production team by folding t-shirts, prepping pre-orders, assembling records, maintaining inventory, and updating our website. Additionally, interns lend a …

Have a knack for performing? Perhaps the 2016 season of Art at the Market is the perfect place to start. Find instructions on how to submit below. From the press release: The Public Arts Program …