When most people think of perfect combinations, they probably think of the typical combos: peanut butter and jelly, salt and pepper (and Salt-N-Pepa), bacon and eggs, and so on. And hey, that’s perfectly reasonable. Those …
Join us tonight on Smile Politely Radio as we chat with T.R.U.T.H, one of C-U’s premier rap/hip-hop/spoken word artists. We’ll listen to some of her music and hear about her artistic inspirations and upcoming shows. …
You might know Chris Green. He’s pretty much one of the best dudes there is, like, anywhere. He knows I’d say this to his face, too. He’s just one of the best. As Seth mentioned …
The Urbana Park District’s 2nd annual Crystal Lake Park Roots Walk is happening Friday, May 15th (tomorrow or today, depending on when you’re reading this) from 6-8 p.m. You can check out the map above …
With so many lightbulbs out, the beer gardens behind Quality, both Pigs, etc. are looking pretty gloomy lately: Does anyone know of any plans to replace these in the near future?
Yet another list our fair cities are a part of. C-U is #4 on their list of best cities for educated millenials. This time it’s Business Insider highlighting our communities and the glut of tech …
The fantastic stage-to-screen performance series National Theatre Live is coming back to the Art Theater Co-op with Man and Superman, starring Ralph Fiennes. The performance will screen Sunday, May 31st, at 2:30 p.m., and Wednesday, June …
Some restaurants are famous for their off-menu products. In-N-Out Burger has animal style and protein style and the 4×4. Chipotle has the quesarito. Five Guys has this monstrosity. The thing is, is that these things …
You read that title headline correctly. Hip-hop superstar Lil Wayne is going to be in Danville on June 23rd at Studio 25. Lil Wayne June 23rd! Posted by Studio 25 on Wednesday, May 13, 2015
We recently just posted a locally produced mini-documentary about street art. That medium for showcasing artists’ skills is one that is farther reaching than a gallery, mostly because it’s, well, on the street. Passers-by become …
I found this honor system plant sale at the corner of Columbia and Harris in Champaign. I love things like this!
Last week we wrote that May is National Bike Month. Well, this week is Bike To Work Week in the United States and to celebrate Time Magazine put together some tips for first-time participants. Even …
Crane Alley’s 6th Annual Crawfish Boil will take place at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 14th. This all-you-can-eat event has been popular in the past — so popular, in fact, that the crawfish ran out pretty …
After a very solid season of its own, Parkland College will be renting out its theatre spaces to three area groups. Coming up first, Champaign-Urbana Theatre Company will present Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance …
If you were to Google “masculinity beer,” you’d find dozens, maybe even hundreds, of articles and journals written about masculinity in beer commercials and in drinking culture. Analyzing masculinity in this context is a fascinating …
Illinois scored 28 runs on 26 hits against Rutgers on Sunday. It was the final game of a three-game sweep and it helped push the Illini to #5 in the USA Today Coaches Poll. 7 …
The return of Prairie Fruits Farm On Farm Sales is this week. Each Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., you can stop by the farm to pick up fresh cheese, gelato, and other goodies …
Former Illini guard Jamar Smith is appearing in a commercial for French basketball club Limoges CSP that shouts out their sponsor Intermarché. Smith, who was dismissed from the Illini basketball program after a DUI accident …
In high school, there’s a thing that’s both wanted by students for necessity, fun, and status. A good spot in the lunch room is not that thing. It’s the automobile. Students with cars and a …
We’re a social media based society. Almost everyone is on Facebook or Twitter or Instagram and we share everything on there. The biggest moments in our lives and the most mundane, all are uploaded to …
The Daily Illini is launching a redesign of its website today and so far it looks great. The DI took a page out of other professional news outlets like the Chicago Tribune and opted for …
Join us at Krannert Art Museum for an evening of diverse and engaging stories told in just 6 minutes and 40 seconds each. Topics and perspectives vary widely, but the high energy and creative ideas …
Former Illini Football offensive lineman Simo Cvijanović has taken to Twitter to voice his unhappiness (putting it lightly) towards how he’s been treated by Head Coach Tim Beckman in regards to his injuries. You can …
Starting May 24th, and presumably each Sunday thereafter, bacaro will serve brunch. The Gravy Train looks like it might be bacaro’s take on the classic biscuits and gravy, but I’m guessing that there will be other …
I found these “seniors” out last weekend for a bar crawl!
Last week I went to Destihl for brunch and here is what I would reccomend if you are going. 1. Order the french toast as an appetizer with extra syrup. This dish was made to …
There’s something very summer-y about having an encased meat on a bun with grilled onions. It’s the smell of the onions that makes my olfactory senses nostalgic for the main concourse of Comiskey Park (home …
This past Sunday, I wrote an article wherein I asked The News-Gazette to apologize to the family of Cristian Zamora, a recently deceased UIUC grad, for interrogating them about the coroner’s report that disclosed that …
Lisa Bralts-Kelly’s Backyard Industry is coming to a television near you… soon. Not a whole lot of details on when the former WILL radio and online video series will make the jump to television, but …
The Pygmalion Festival is happening September 23-27, 2015, headlined by an initial lineup of RIDE, Purity Ring, Stephen Wolfram, Adrian Matejka, Sylvan Esso, Jimmy Chamberlin, and dozens more. You can check out the full lineup …
Join us tonight on Smile Politely Radio as we chat with Sarah Simeziane of the Land Connection about their brand-spanking-new farmers market in Downtown Champaign. Smile Politely Radio airs each Friday at 5:30 p.m. on WEFT …
Longtime radio staple in Champaign-Urbana Brian Moline will join WILL as their new host of Morning Edition. You might recognize Moline from the pre and post-game shows for Illini Basketball and Football. From the release: …
About a month ago we got the news that WCIA Anchor Dave Benton was stepping away from his post on the evening newscasts. However, he was planning on continuing to work on his Crime Watch …
May 4th – 10th is nurses week. It is also graduation time for the University of Illinois at Chicago Urbana regional program Bachelors in the Science of Nursing students. It is tradition for them to …
It’s funny when you think about big companies and restaurants protecting their recipes for certain food products. Of course the everyman can make whatever the product is at home, but without the proper equipment it’s …
A few weeks ago we mentioned that Columbia Street Roastery was working with local artist Langston Allston on creating limited edition coffee bags. This week, C-U native Stacey Peters put together a short documentary with …
Thrillist has named Champaign-Urbana the number #3 “city” in their ranking of top food and drink cities in Illinois. It’s not a bad list, though, putting Evanston at #2 while having Chicago at #1 is… …
The next CU Women in Tech Luncheon at Research Park will take place on Friday, May 22nd and will feature Research Scientist Anna Yershova. Yershova is a researcher and consultant in robotics, 3D modeling, and …
For those of you who were dead-set on attending tonight’s performance of Appropriate at the Station Theatre, you might want to think again. According to the Station facebook page, the performance is currently sold out. …
Earlier this week I was at a local downtown restaurant for lunch and was having trouble deciding which turkey sandwich I should get and whether or not I wanted pickled vegetables before my meal came …
Champaign Surplus is open during new hours this summer. Check it out:
Uncork Urbana Wine Festival is back for a second year. The wine festival will take place at Main and Race in Downtown Urbana from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 13th. In the …
There is a bike station Downtown Champaign in the parking garage. It used to have an air pump on it which was probably the most useful tool on the rack. Now, it’s gone. I asked …
It’s Cinco de Mayo, which is not Mexico’s Independence Day. So don’t be ignorant: drink your tequila and school someone on Mexico’s 1862 victory over the French. Margarita picured is from Wedge. And it was muy delicioso. …
Big news from Unit 4 as Chris Kloeppel is the new school board president. Chris Kloeppel is new @Unit4Schools board president @news_gazette — Nicole Lafond (@Nicole_Lafond) May 4, 2015
Champaign County bikes has some special events to help you celebrate National Bike Month in town and a chance to help fund a new bike trail. See the press release below for details. Help Us …
It’s hard to think that the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti was five years ago. Our news coverage was all over the 7.0 magnitude quake that caused major damage in the country. Humanitarian aid was necessary …
Although The 92s have relocated to Chicago, they still have undeniably strong ties to the local music scene, and to other local bands, such as one of C-U’s most active young bands Tara Terra. The …
The cat is out of the bag: British shoegaze legends RIDE will be one of the headliners for this year’s installment of The Pygmalion Festival, happening September 23-27. The band made the announcement just a short …
