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From a press release via Unit 4 (photo added by us): Champaign resident Laurie Bonnett will be stepping down from her position on the Champaign Unit 4 School District Board of Education effective January 25, 2016. …

The 15th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration to honor Martin Luther King Jr. and others who practice his beliefs in their community will take place at Parkland College on January 15th …

From the press release: The Twin City Derby Girls Roller Derby league (TCDG) is seeking a partner organization for the 2016 home season. Through our Community Involvement Program, we are committed to serving our community and …

Krannert Center has announced a new concert as part of their formidable Winter lineup – Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band will be stopping by Stage 6 (in the lobby) for a free performance …

Triptych Brewing has announced they’ll be celebrating “3 Years of Beer” — their third anniversary — on February 26th at The Accord in Downtown Champaign. Check out the Facebook post (and the Facebook event page): …

David Bowie was the greatest. If you hadn’t heard, he left Ground Control and joined Major Tom, at 69 years old, just two days after his birthday, the same day he released his final album, …

Every year, CUDO Plays has gotten bigger and better. The first year, there were something like 10 teams, so when I attended the final judging, I managed to play and see most of the games …

Just an FYI… Triptych Brewing will be closed on Sunday, January 10th and Monday, January 11th to finish up some projects and install new equipment.  Fill your growlers before then!

In a tweet issued by the City of Champaign, they released a bunch of information about the proposed development in Midtown Champaign along First Street. You can check that whole proposal out here — though …

If you’re anything like me, talk radio is one of your favorite things in the world – and the more localized it is, the better. Thankfully, the good folks over at Illinois Public Media just …

With a new semester comes a completely new round of exhibitions at Krannert Art Museum. As such, it’s time for a celebration – and for that, KAM has us covered. On Thursday, January 28th from …

There are very few vocalists and frontmen that can touch Mike Patton. Even as an early Chuck Mosley fan from a young age, there’s no question to me that the band made the right move …

It’s always phenomenal when civic and government organizations show a commitment to supporting the arts, and Urbana is lucky to have fairly consistently had leaders committed to allowing the arts to foster. Today, the Urbana …

From intimate living rooms to The Pygmalion Festival, The Fights have succeeded and impressed in pretty much every environment they’ve tried lately. Today is no different. Thanks to our good friends at Ghost Track, one …

#5 Michigan State All-time: 58-58 Tip-off: 8 p.m. in East Lansing TV: ESPN, streaming on WatchESPN It’s a little hard to believe Illinois holds a two-game win streak in East Lansing, but Illinois has always …

Situated inside of Lincoln Square in Downtown Urbana, most townies remember these local icons. The whale was moved to Crystal Lake pool in the 1980s, and it eventually disintegrated, from what I’ve heard.  Rumor has …

Barrelhouse 34, located at 34 Main in Downtown Champaign, will officially open tomorrow, Thursday, January 7th.   Posted by Barrelhouse 34 on Wednesday, January 6, 2016   UPDATE: January 7th — Barrelhouse 34 just posted their …

A long time ago, when the people didn’t have the google or livejournals, parks were the thing, evidently. And rightfully so, as this was a time when we actually had to use our bodies to …

It’s a rough world out there for print media — believe us, we’ve been there. The Daily Illini announced today that they’ll be reducing their print publication to two days per week starting at the …

In episode nine, we get a glimpse into the Golden Harbor kitchen:    Episode 9. INSIDE the Kitchen Ever Wonder what’s looks like inside our Golden Harbor’s Kitchen?! ���� Now here is the chance!���� Just …

Given their previous awesome guides, it almost goes without saying that with a new season comes a new seasonal guide from Neutral Cycle + Design, and it just so happens to have some great tips. …

From the press release: Urbana’s Market at the Square Launches Strategic Plan Update Urbana’s Market at the Square, one of Illinois’ largest farmers markets, invites the public to participate in its strategic plan update.  Urbana’s …

If you’ve been paying attention to Champaign-Urbana’s hip-hop scene lately, you know that things are brighter than they’ve ever been in recent memory. Of course, T.R.U.T.H and Klevah’s Mother Nature project is a big reason for …

Last night, my wife and I decided that a big pot of chicken soup sounded perfect for the rest of the week, as it looks to be cold and blustery throughout. No matzo balls this …

It is happening, C-U. Well, probably sometime soon, or so it seems. The N-G has reported that Champaign’s medical marijuana dispensery is “expected to open in March”: Phoenix Botanicals, to be operated by Phoenix Farms, …

If you’ve been around Champaign-Urbana long enough, surely you remember WCIA anchors Jerry Slabe and Marta Carreira, who left the station after NEXSTAR bought it from Midwest Television in 1999. The whole thing devolved into …

Catch Blue Moon and Prairie Fruits Farms at Lincoln Square Mall from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, January 2nd. Blue Moon Farm will have some produce (salad greens, leafy things), and Prairie Fruits Farm …

Tammy Duckworth stopped by Cafe Kopi today at noon to discuss her campaign to represent Illinois in the U.S. Senate.  In her remarks, Duckworth emphasized her military service and experience in Congress. She said it’s …

For anyone who missed its 6 showings on air, the Travis Wayne Hurt Christmas Special Also Plus is still available on YouTube:  In its third year, this local-tradition features bookmobile!, The Chemicals, C.L.A.W. and the …

Last week, Summer Camp Music Festival, produced by Jay Goldberg Events, announced the first round of artists featured at this year’s festival just up the road in Chillicothe. Plenty of C-U bands mixed in there …

Looks like Downtown Champaign is getting a steakhouse — Hamilton Walker’s — come “fall 2016”. UPDATE: the Facebook post has since been removed, though here’s a screenshot. Per this Facebook post/rendering:   Downtown Champaign – here …

After the news that Tractor Kings are releasing a new record, it lead me down the road of checking out Parasol‘s building, which is now home to Itty BItty Bike Shop. Some information from their …

Today, MTD have announced some disruptions to their normal schedule for the holiday season. The disruptions are as follows:  There will be no Evening MTD service on the evening of December 24, 2015 (Christmas Eve). …

Longtime local staple Tractor Kings have announced their new record, Code, which will be out in “early 2016” per their Bandcamp page. It’s the band’s first record since 2008’s Homesick. Here’s the album art, track listing, and …

Missouri (5-5) All-time: 29-16 overall, 22-12 in Braggin’ Rights games Tip: 6 p.m. CST in St. Louis TV: ESPN2 Let’s be optimists here. (1) The Braggin’ Rights game is always awesome, whether because of the …

For the more carnivorous of us, Miga is hosting a not one, not two, but six course beef tasting menu on New Year’s Eve – and it sounds amazing. If you wanted to know where …

This is the time of the year where things are crazy, and there are people to see and places to be, seemingly at the same time. There are ways to relieve the stress — and …

If you’re feeling like an elf preparing for Christmas, take a coffee break with Santa’s elves, shown in the intricate gingerbread creation by Karen Wood, on display at Einstein Brothers Bagels in Urbana. Each year, …

One of the best things about Champaign-Urbana’s music scene is that so many bands around town are not complacent with just being “local.” Sure, these bands play all of the local venues, have local fans, …

Since 2009, PechaKucha Night C-U has inspired us with captivating stories and unique perspectives. With such an abundance of creativity in our community, PechaKucha Night C-U’s 20th Volume is cause for celebration!  Our Vol. 20 …

South Dakota (7-4) All-time: 0-0 Tip-off: Saturday at 2 p.m. TV: ESPN3 Earlier this week, John Groce announced that sophomore forward Leron Black’s injury is, uh, not so good. Instead of being day-to-day, Black is …

Mother Nature, the duo of Klevah and T.R.U.T.H, has been on fire the last few months — festival performances, great albums, and headlining club show performances — and they were recently featured by Huffington Post writer Rasheena Fountain. …

Local outfit Tara Terra will be performing in about an hour on Audiotree — tune in at 3:30 p.m. CST to check it out. Surely the footage will be available after the fact if you …

Still need gift ideas? Stocking stuffers? Don’t think too hard… everyone loves coffee. Fill their stockings with packets of coffee and hot chocolate — all under $2. Grab one of our premade gift boxes that …

This is good stuff that happened yesterday on the Internets. Yes, the Internets (plural) — the series of tubes in the sky that connect us all. Former Mayor of Champaign Don Gerard met Patton Oswalt …

Join us tonight on Smile Politely Radio as we chat with Mike Carpenter of local band The Decadents. We’ll talk about their new album, Hard Folk, as well as what’s good in the C-U music …

Dumplings.    Episode 4. Magnificent Pan Fried Dumplingss Alighty Guys, I’ve decided to call this Food Animation Series “Goldelicious Harbor” Get it? Haha i think it’s pretty cool ! Ohhh so I was in the …

Beef Noodle Soup. Episode 3. Beef Noodle Soup Here you are, guys, Stew Beef Noodle Soup , probably one of the most iconic Taiwanese dishes I could think of, YOU GOTTA TRY IT!!! (sorry my …