Last week we mentioned that First Federal Savings Bank of Champaign-Urbana would be giving away free tomato plants just for coming in to their branches. Well, today is that day. You can also sign up …
Well this is… weird. Jimmy Kimmel is smushing Imagine Dragons and REO Speedwagon together to form Imagine REO Speedragons. They’ll perform on the show on Monday night. No word on what they’ll perform, but I’d …
The Pygmalion Festival returns for its 11th year in September and next week you’ll have a chance to buy tickets and see who’s performing. The Blind Sale will take place on Monday, May 4th at …
Money is a business and, as strange as that sounds, it’s inevitable that we need to use banks for loans, debit cards, and other services. Choosing a bank is often a task that we don’t …
Tonight on Smile Politely Radio we welcome two of our community’s most moderate and soft-spoken men to discuss the recent local election. Just kidding. We’ll be chatting with Eric Bussell and Seth Fein. Tune in …
According to a Facebook post yesterday, Amano’s Pizza is now closed.
Silvercreek made the announcement in an email: In June, we break ground to make way for a brand new outdoor patio! This large wrap-around deck will stretch from the parking lot, all the way around the …
There’s a lot happening with CUMTD this spring including a public hearing scheduled for May, summer service reductions, and a quick update on the construction at the Illinois Terminal. From the release: On the upcoming …
Free wireless internet is now available in the business district of the City of Urbana and in Blair Park. It’s an incredible way to bring next-generation internet connectivity to the public and the fact that it …
Go to Aroma cafe for this gigantic Chicken Caesar Salad. A salad without chicken will run you $7.95 — add $2.25 for chicken. You could split this thing with someone or eat it yourself. The …
Many can recall a time where tracking down the Weed Man consisted of a few buddies pooling together some dough and making a few phone calls, maybe a pager beep or two? In this day …
To help celebrate Earth Day, Champaign Surplus hosted a coloring contest for kids. The contest asked local children to color in a template provided and turn them in to Champaign Surplus for a chance to …
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to raising money for children’s cancer research, will host its first head-shaving event in downtown Champaign at Mike N Molly’s on Friday, May 1st. Volunteers are signing up now …
The yearly rankings of universities by QS came out and the University of Illinois is the 63rd ranked University in the world. That’s not too bad, but getting some votes and sneaking in to the …
Every successful community has more than just strong local government programs. Of course that stuff is important, but the people and businesses are ultimately responsible for making their communities stand out. Many important programs for …
In the early 1960’s during the burgeoning period of folk music in Greenwich Village, a young Bob Dylan would hang out at the Northwest corner of Washington Square Park and listen to buskers and groups …
From a KCPA press release: For decades, Krannert Center has welcomed thousands of the region’s young people each season for a series of inventive and inspiring daytime programs, carefully curated to awaken minds while also …
The Red Herring has a rich history in C-U of being a great meeting place for activists, organizers, artists, and, in more recent times, vegan food lovers. The space has hosted some of the coolest …
Wednesday night, April 29th, there will be a one-night-only event at the Channing Murray Foundaion. CompostQ, an arts collective engaging in improvisation, music, and dance, will perform at 7:30 p.m. The program will last approximately …
When the weather is cooperative, a trek through the outdoors is one of the most beautiful things one can do on this Earth. As cliche as it sounds, it’s true. We’re constantly connected to our …
Making connections in the business world isn’t always the easiest thing to do. Obviously, during business hours everyone is usually jam-packed with work, coffee, and more work. The thought of even carrying on a conversation …
The Marathon Guitarkestra has recorded its drone piece “Sanctuary” at Earth Analog for release on Heirship Records, and you can now pre-order the digital or vinyl version of the album via a Kickstarter campaign. Other …
Were you one of the runners that was forced off the course due to weather conditions at this past weekend’s Illinois Marathon? Well, if so, there’s some good news on the horizon if you’re looking …
“Extreme garnishing” was a legitimate foodie trend in 2014. It sounds absurd, and frankly, when you’re ordering a drink you want the drink, not the gigantic PIZZABURGERWICH that is skewered with a harpoon made of …
In tangential Champaign-Urbana Arts news: After his successful runs as a TV writer and showrunner, local actor/comedian Mark Roberts has focused much of the last decade on the stage. His most recent play, New Country, …
Joshua George, an Olympic Gold medalist who lives in Champaign-Urbana, is on a tear lately. After winning Chicago last year, today brings news that he has also won in London after a photo finish. It’s …
Depending on who you speak with, some will tell you that your college-aged years are the best of your life. The wealth of knowledge gained on a collegiate campus and the time spent there is …
April 14, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Sixth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee has launched the Pro Bono Pledge to encourage and recognize lawyers providing free legal assistance to low-income individuals and families in the …
Good news, Urbana. iTV-3 is breaking ground next week — so fiber is coming your way. Check out the full press release below: Please make plans to join representatives from iTV-3, UC2B, the cities of Urbana & …
Rep. Carol Ammons, the Campus Faculty Association, and the Graduate Employees Organization are co-sponsoring a town hall with Ralph Martire, the Executive Director of the Center for Tax & Budget Accountability. Ralph Martire is Executive …
Urbana’s Market at the Square is right around a week away (but hey, who’s counting?). Join us tonight on SP Radio as we chat with Natalie Kenny-Marquez, Director of Market at the Square, about what …
This afternoon Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti made a trip to Champaign to meet with Ms. Ellis’ social studies class at Barkstall Elementary. The students in the class wrote letters to her asking about her role in …
Don Gerard is doing a helluva victory lap this final month in office. One minute, he’s presenting information on the big victory he helped out with to protect the Mahomet Aquifer, and now, he’s taking …
Per a press release from Action Jackson Comics: Free Comic Book Day is May 2nd — a single day when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books …
Bodywork Associates and Indi Go Artist Co-Op have come together to host an opening reception for The Art of Science 5.0 tonight at 6 p.m. The exhibition is in its fifth year and showcases images …
Wasn’t it just a matter of time until this happened? Local band Bones Jugs N Harmony doesn’t have much crossover in music or style with the hip hop group they their name from, however, they …
Parkland College gave out a number of scholarships and awards to student artists last week. Here are the recipients: Scholarship recipients included Cole Cary of Monticello, who won the Underwood-Alger Art Scholarship; Neda Sroka of …
Apartment hunting on a budget can make it seem like a quality one bedroom apartment is unattainable, and splitting a four bedroom unit with seven other people is the only way to afford a nice …
To celebrate Earth Day, all bulk items are 5% off today at Common Ground Food Co-op. This includes food, tea, coffee, supplements, and herbs. Here are some fun facts about buying in bulk: DID YOU …
The Champaign-Urbana Herb Society will hold its annual Herb Plant Sale on Saturday, May 9th, inside Lincoln Square. Herb Plant Sale Saturday, May 9th, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (or until sellout) Inside Lincoln Square, Urbana …
We announced back in March that Common Ground Food Co-Op is planning to open a new location in Downtown Champaign. When that happened, Common Ground mentioned that they would be looking to bring 900 new …
The Illinois Marathon returns this weekend and with that comes the yearly street closures and public transportation re-routing. On Friday there will be limited changes that mostly affect Campustown. Saturday, however, every MTD route will …
On April 23rd, at 7:30 p.m., Krannert Art Museum will host the next in its “Sudden Sound” concert series with a performance by Gerald Cleaver’s Black Host. Per the KAM website: This improvising “super” quintet …
After the sad news that Dave Benton was stepping down last week, WCIA had to make a choice for how to replace the longtime anchorman. Today they announced that Aaron Bennett will be moving from …
It’s Earth Week this week and the UIUC Environmental Communications course created a “7 Days to Sustainability” campaign that will help students make changes to make positive impacts on the environment. From the release: Champaign, …
Please plan to join AMASONG, Champaign-Urbana’s Premier Lesbian Chorus in a Celebration of Women’s Work and Women’s Worth. This concert has its roots in world music influences from Chinese folklore to Georgian polyphony and …
V. Picasso‘s much-anticipated Downtown Champaign location is ready for business. Starting Wednesday, April 22nd at 4 p.m., you can check it out. The restuarant will start taking reservations on Monday, April 27th. In the meantime, check out …
If you asked a random group of elementary students what their favorite part of school is you might get a mixed bag of answers that revolve around lunch and recess. No doubt, both of those …
Former Illini wheelchair athlete Tatyana McFadden has won her third straight Boston Marathon. It’s incredible to win just once, but hats off to McFadden for her continued success. Threepeat! @TatyanaMcFadden is the 2015 Boston Marathon …
