Twitter lit up like a firestorm with last evening’s ominous Illini-Alert system announcement. Here’s some of what’s bound to be a lot of national media attention, given the vague and sinister nature of last night’s …
This is one of the more interesting ways to help endangered species that I’ve come across in a long time. A five mile race has been organized by an eight-year-old girl named Brigid to support …
· “City Council Approves Bid From Integrys For Municipal Electricity Aggregation” (WICD) · “Renovation proposed for Chem Annex” (N-G) · “Small Fire At Urbana High School” (WAND) · “Sam Banks named director of Don Moyer …
The Celebration Company at the Station Theatre will hold auditions for RENT this Saturday the 26th at 3pm and Sunday the 27th at 6pm at the Station Theatre, 223 North Broadway in Urbana. Please bring …
For people that can only plan a few months in advance, this is pretty laughable. For those diehards that are already planning their schedules three years in advance, the Big Ten schedules for Illinois football …
Join Amasong at Wines at the Pines for delicious food and drinks — wines for sampling or purchase, other gourmet beverages, appetizers, desserts — and the opportunity to help them kick off their Kickstarter fundraising …
“GOP Candidate Davis Prepares for Campaign Trail” (WILL) “Ads Stolen from UI Library” (WCIA) “Marine Bank robbed in Champaign” (N-G) “Possible State Education Cuts Could Put Local Schools In Rough Spot” (WAND) “Greenup Man Charged …
When we think of street food, we think of spicy tacos and pork on a stick, which sounds like the perfect thing to wash down with a beer. On Wednesday, May 30, Destihl will serve …
Carmon’s Bistro has been steadily branching out with incorporating music into their restaurant, hosting Records on the Patio every Thursday evening and generally playing pretty great music during service most other nights. Now they’re hosting …
If being Miss America can’t get you on a congressional ballot, what hope is there for democracy? · “Republican Party Leaders Name Davis as GOP Nominee” (WCIA) · “GOP county chairs pick Davis for 13th …
A cyclist is in critical condition after being hit by a car on Coler Thursday, and the driver was charged with aggravated DUI: “Bond at $500,000 in Urbana car-bicycle crash” (N-G) “Driver Charged After Hitting …
From WEFT press release: Fans of WEFT, Americana, and The Grateful Dead will be in for a special evening hosted by WEFT 90.1FM Friday, May 25th at 8 PM, at The Iron Post. The benefit …
On today’s episode of Smile Politely Radio, we’ll be talking to the organizers of next Saturday’s C-U Flea. Taking place at the old location for Parasol Mail Order, the C-U Flea is a brand new …
“Residents Furious About Water Supply Pollution” (WAND) “Brewery to Open Next Door” (WCIA) “Vigil for Fatally Shot Urbana Boy” (WICD) “City Leaders To Take Closer Look At Food Truck Rules” (WCIA) “THQ touts Volition’s ‘Saints …
Jensen Beach’s Book Release | Quality | 7 p.m. | FREE Local author, Stories & Beer collaborator, total badass Jensen Beach just got a shitload of books with his name on them in the mail …
Last night, The Village of Savoy Board of Trustees voted 5-1 in favor of approving Triptych Brewing’s special use permit. This comes after much speculation and concern from local business owner(s) and neighborhood residents about …
And one of our own — a member of eCISSA — participated. Listening to these kids use so few words to say so much about their day-to-day experiences is enormously meaningful. This video was …
Not the finest day for local news, but hey, we don’t choose these things. The man who allegedly slashed the throat of a U of I law professor in the Illinois Terminal has been ruled …
In one of the best local stories from last year, local high school student/entrepreneur Zach Ware started a fairly successful waffle food truck with his mom. Their story was featured all over the local news …
Are you a high schooler who is looking for an excellent volunteer opportunity in C-U? Well you’ve found it! Apply today for the Teen Awareness Group (TAG). TAG is a group of high school students …
Shuffling in the Champaign City Council and the county board: · “Champaign council to set procedure for filling Harrison’s seat” (N-G) · “Former councilman McIntosh first to apply for District 3 seat” (N-G) · “GOP …
Monical’s Community Day will support Imerman Angels today, a charity that matches up cancer survivors with cancer fighters all over the world, so that no one faces cancer alone! The offer is valid at the …
An extradition snafu leads to the former caretaker of a Rantoul apartment complex wriggling off the hook: · “Legal mix-up frees Ramos” (N-G) Some more coverage on U of I graduation festivities: · “For UI …
C-U Ride of Silence will be held this Wednesday, May 16th. Cyclists will gather in the SW parking lot of the Assembly Hall between 6:30 and 7 p.m. The ride will depart at 7 p.m. …
Carlos Ball, a Rutgers / former Illinois law professor announced his new book today: Dear friends, NYU Press has just published my book The Right to be Parents: LGBT Families and the Transformation of Parenthood. …
We wrapped up the first installment of our Smile Politely Show Series this past weekend with Saturday Looks Good To Me, Wild Moccasins and Anna Karenina/Anna Karina, and we told you before there was much …
The Atlantic Cities released a list today of best places for new grads and Champaign-Urbana was their number four location. The results were tabulated using eight variables: Unemployment rate, via the Bureau of Labor Statistics …
Happy Monday to you and yours. UCIMC has a report on C-U Citizens for Peace and Justice’s forum on the proposed new county jail, held in Urbana City Council chambers: · “CCUPJ Forum On Jail …
Back in 2008, I wrote to Mr. Quinn and asked him his thoughts regarding same-sex marriage. And I asked him for a simple yes or no answer: Do you support marriage equality? Not civil unions. …
Homer, IL – Representatives of Champaign and Vermilion county residents, including stakeholders along the Salt Fork of the Vermilion River, held a press conference today to highlight questions that have been raised in response to …
Today on SP Radio we’ll be talking with local band Anna Karenina/Anna Karina. The band is releasing their Autobiographies EP this weekend. We’ll chat about the EP, play some songs, talk local music, other projects, …
A proposed coal mine near Homer has residents up in arms: “Homer Residents Say Mining Will Hurt Water Supply” (WILL) Another variable in the Olympian road saga: the City of Urbana wants the intersection with …
Those Who Teach, Can | Indi Go Gallery | Friday | 6-9 p.m. | FREE! As an educator who occasionally dabbles in creative endevors, I’m a bit biased, but Thos Who Teach was by far …
The Community Used Bike Sale is accepting bikes to donate or sell during next weekend’s event. They are currently accepting bikes through Wednesday, May 16. If you do decide to donate your bike all of the …
First things first, U of I has a new provost: “Adesida chosen to be UI provost” (N-G) “College of Engineering dean named as vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost” (DI) Also, a disconnect between …
As they have done previously with legends like Tom Waits and Smashing Pumpkins, Exile on Main Street has been host to days that celebrate the existence of a band or musician by either playing their …
Join Indi Go for the beginning of Summer Session for indi YogA. Wednesday, May 9th at 7 p.m., this class will be FREE and open to the public. A great way to improve your flexibility, …
Passes for the Pygmalion Music Festival go on sale today at 10:00 a.m. Get them here. Don’t procrastinate! Early Bird passes sold out in 20 minutes last year, so get on that shit.
Location: Indi Go Artist Co-Op Date: May 10, 2012 Time: 8:00–9:00 p.m. Cost: This event is free and open to the public This is Quasari String Quartet’s final performance! The program includes works by Beethoven …
What’s up with all the bank robberies? East Champaign renames a street to honor an activist, and other top stories: “Four Finalists To Replace Tim Johnson on November Ballot Talk” (WICD) “Urbana City Council Backs …
From the SID: UI Restructures DIA Administration CHAMPAIGN, ILL — University of Illinois Director of Athletics Mike Thomas announced today changes to the administrative structure of the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics. “As I continually assess …
If you said yes, you’re in luck. We have some tickets to give away and we’re going to do so right here in the good ole SPlog. Our Smile Politely Show Series is kicking off …
Can someone in the world please explain to me how Brooklyn Vegan Chicago scooped Smile Politely on this year’s Pygmalion Music Festival announcement? I mean, I am the Publisher of the magazine and the founder …
Don’t put yourself in a position to get your foot cut off by a train, folks. And other news from around our fair cities: “Woman Loses Foot After Train Accident” (WAND) “Cities defend ‘revenue increases’ …
From the big, bad Boing Boing:
The 2012 Parkland College Graphic Design Student Juried Exhibition kicks off today and runs through June 14 at the Parkland Art Gallery. The Parkland College Graphic Design Student Juried Exhibition showcases the year’s best work …
Seeing as how the Pulitzer didn’t go to any work of Fiction this year, some of the better experts out there decided to award it themselves. Our very own Jean Thompson was given some major …
It’s official. Be sure to check in with us tomorrow for the exclusive announcement of the 2012 Pygmalion Music Festival initial lineup. Also, early bird passes are set to go on sale on Wednesday, May …
A wet Monday morning brings these top stories: “Republican Candidates Narrowed Down for 13th Congressional Seat” (WILL) “It’s Your Business: Food truck to help Cracked duo break into breakfast” (N-G) “County may start looking at …
