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Deana Rose is stopping through C-U tomorrow from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Circles Boutique in Downtown Champaign with a variety of handmade jewelry for sale. Rose’s jewelry has been available at Circles for years and the trunk …

From the release: As part of its effort to gain stronger financial footing, Illini Media made a significant change at the end of May. Illini Media sold its four story building at 512 E. Green …

Today only, in celebration of the Supreme Court ruling DOMA unconstitutional, local band Withershins has made their entire catalog free of charge (or pay what you want). Head over to their Bandcamp to grab their …

Have you seen this eggplant?  Where am I?

Champaign Centennial Class of ’99 graduate and MMA fighter Dan Hornbuckle hit a big time news outlet this morning, as he’s featured on the front page of Yahoo Sports. The story, “North American fighter Dan …

In a study conducted by Lumosity, Champaign-Urbana turned up as the 13th “Smartest City” in the United States in 2013. The study ranked 100 cities, so being in the top 20 is something to talk …

Some of these will force you to start looking up.  hint: this is one of them. Where am I?

WILL 580‘s Focus topic for Wednesday, June 26 will include the Urbana Free Library debacle. They’re going to be talking about issues facing public libraries and will talk about the Urbana Free Library on Focus. …

Champaign City Council member Karen Foster has announced she intends to run for Mayor of Champaign in 2015. Mayor Don Gerard has expressed he’s running for re-election, so there’s that to discuss as well. Check …

From the press release: Twin City Derby Girls Home Team Championship – Sunday June 30   After six bouts, nearly 2,000 points scored, it all comes down to this — the Twin City Derby Girls …

Where’s the bear? Where am I?

Come to the County Board Meeting June 25 Hear the report of the Community Justice Task Force We urge everyone to attend the presentation of the final report of the Community Justice Task Force, June …

Earlier this week, New York Times Health and Science writer (and my possibly separated at birth brother) Anahad O’Connor published an article about a new website called Coffitivity, supplying free coffee shop sounds straight from the …

Just over a month after being recognized as one of Champaign-Urbana’s Sexiest Politicians by this very publication, State Senator Mike Frerichs has announced that he will run for State Treasurer. According to Tom Kacich, Frerichs, who …

When I posted Ms. Farrell’s email to the press last week, the fact that the library board had opened another session after the closed session didn’t register with me (I admit to being ignorant of …

From JSM’s Facebook page: JSM is excited to announce that we have attracted national boutique retailer, Apricot Lane Boutique to Campustown! Their new store will occupy 2,200 sqaure feet in the former Follett’s Bookstore building …

Tonight on SP Radio, local rapper Jay Moses will join us in the studio. Moses has made a name for himself through his solo material and his many collaborations. Moses will fill us in on …

Statement sent from Board of Trustees President, Mary Ellen Farrell: After the closed session we moved into Open Session and approved the following:     A public statement will be issued: We are encouraged that people …

The men in black have a particular dress code. They suit up, and they wear shades. If you do the same, you will get free admission to see Men in Black this Saturday, June 22, …

From the U of I Massmail email blast: The Bloomington Gold Corvette Show will be at the State Farm Center next Tuesday, June 25 through Sunday, June 30 and will have exclusive access to all …

I am writing to you because there is a story I am hoping you might consider covering. There is a Canadian goose in the Beringer Commons subdivision in Urbana that has been shot with an …

It’s a pretty big deal when C-U artists debut on the beast that is Pitchfork. Although Erin Fein’s project Psychic Twin has relocated to New York City, we still consider her one of our own …

Earlier in the week we announced the additions to the 2013 Pygmalion Music Festival lineup. The lineup includes Major Lazer, Breeders, The Head and The Heart, Kurt Vile and the Violaters, Dawes, Warpaint, Daughter, Foxygen, …

Stephen Fiol, director of Champaign-Urbana Theatre Company’s upcoming summer-ending production of Les Misérables, has announced his cast list, and it’s a doozy. Nearly every role has an understudy, and some are double-cast, and with good …

Erika Harold recently announced her candidacy for the 13th Congressional District. The News-Gazette is reporting that Jim Allen, GOP county chairman in Montgomery County, allegedly sent a racist email on Tuesday night to Doug Ibendahl, …

From the press release: Tech Jobs Continue to Grow in Champaign County: Intel to Hire 9 Positions Champaign County’s reputation as a technology hub is clearly growing, as evidenced by the increasing number of technology …

Here’s your Where Am I for the day. Can you tell us where this is?

JP Goguen and our own Brian Dolinar submitted requests for Urbana Free Library’s Director, Deb Lissak’s, weeding spreadsheets, instructions, statements, and related correspondence. Below are the staff’s statements that Head of Adult Services Librarian, Anne …

As always, deliciousness awaits: mixed greens, bacon, croutons, cucumber, white anchovy lemon vinaigrette roasted apricot and goat cheese ravioli, sage butter sauce grilled marlin, barley, pickled strawberry, snap peas, spinach, yuzu kosho beurre blanc cheese …

We received this letter from Charles Romero, son of Deb Lissak, the Executive Director of Urbana Free Library. At his request, we’ve decided to publish it, unedited, and we’re glad to do so. ~~*~~ Greetings, …

Former Oklahoma State quarterback and native of Illinois Wes Lunt ended his month-long  transfer saga today by announcing that he will officially transfer to the University of Illinois. The Champaign Room has a video of …

Here’s your photo of the day:

On Wednesday, June 19, Champaign-Urbana’s Public Art League will be unveiling the sculptures that could be making their way to C-U this fall. Artists from all over the country have submitted their entries for consideration, …

Here’s your photo of the day: photo by Eric Ponder

On Monday, June 17th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, the St. Joseph Township-Swearingen Memorial Library will host a presentation and signing of Susan Furlong Bolliger’s mystery novel, Murder for Bid. Murder for Bid was released …

Here’s your photo of the day: It’s a bit of a throwback; try to remember where this used to be.

Here’s your photo of the day: Photo by Eric Ponder.

Tours of Curtis Orchard, a local, family-run orchard, and of the University of Illinois Fruit Research and Education Center will be part of this year’s Illinois State Horticultural Society Horticulture Field Day on Thursday, June …

It’s my favorite, really. And they are available currently at bacaro. $12 for the appetizer and $26 for the meal. You just have to accept that it costs a little more than a burger, but …

Great news for those of us bored with digging cat shit out of the flower beds: The C-U Health District says tularemia is on the rise. So keep your cats indoors!

Welcome to Where Am I, a resurged photo-a-day blog that asks you quite simply, “where am I?” As a working photographer in our community I collect hundreds of photos every week from around town. The visual beauty …

Memphis on Main has been known for hosting Comedy nights on Wednesday nights, but this is a really good one they have lined up this week.  CUComedy.com’s Stand Up Comedy Showcase this Wednesday features Justin …

mizuna, hard cooked egg, fried egg and cilantro vinaigrette, red radish asparagus soup, parmesan custard, tarragon, chive blossom jasmine rice salad, snap peas, ramps, baby zucchini, spinach roasted chicken, strawberry/rhubarb BBQ sauce, braised kale, duck …

The Illini 4000 Bike America Team is making their way through their home stomping grounds of C-U tomorrow, June 11 around 2 p.m. The student-run organization from the University of Illinois bikes from New York …

Former Miss America and Urbana native Erika Harold sat down with the folks at Fox & Friends this morning to discuss her entry into the 13th Congressional district’s Republican primary. Topics covered included Harold’s motivation, …

From the press release: City of Urbana Public Arts Program Releases the 2013–14 Call for Entries for “Murals on Glass” The City of Urbana Public Arts Program and the Urbana Business Association are pleased to …

From the press release: Champaign resident Stig Lanesskog has stepped down from his position on the Champaign Unit 4 School District Board of Education. He submitted his resignation to the Board of Education and Superintendent …

Lord Huron is coming through town next week at the Highdive with Escondido as a part of Pygmalion Music Festival’s Summer Show Series. Not only will we be running an interview next week with the …