And R.T. Finney, our former Chief of Police, “submitted written testimony in support” of it. Here’s the bill. Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon (D) testified in support of legislation that passed 8–0 out of a …
Commenters (and writers) on this site have frequently debated the merits of various WPGU playlists, so here’s your opportunity to give them input. THEY want YOU to TELL them WHAT you WANT to HEAR. This …
C-U-by-way-of-Chicago’s Santah will be appearing on WGN TV’s midday show today around noon, according to Santah’s Facebook update. Whether they will be telling strange jokes or playing music is yet to be known. Either way, …
Two bands coming through C-U this week will be recording Daytrotter sessions, for those in that particular loop. The schedule is as follows: Upcoming Live Sessions (all times EST) Mar. 7, 12:30pm – Ava Luna* …
Credit to Paul Farahvar for the video link and the title, but man — that’s about the best way of putting it:
This year’s Earth, Wind, and Fire 5K is this Saturday, Mar. 10, at 9:00 a.m. For more information on the race, visit the race organizer’s website. If you want to read last year’s race report, …
Press release from the DIA: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 2, 2012 Sports Information Contact: Kent Brown, Asst. AD/Media Relations URL: http://www.fightingillini.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/030212aag.html Law Released As Illini Women’s Basketball Coach CHAMPAIGN, IL – University of Illinois Athletics …
Check back all day long for more updates. 12:45 p.m. 2:51 p.m. 3:39 p.m. 4:18 p.m. Things appear to be getting a little out of control.
Today on Smile Politely Radio, we will be joined by Don Elmore, editor for the former C-U alt/weekly The Paper. We will talk about the current media landscape in town, with a particular emphasis on …
I just got this in an Illini alert: Illini-Alert: Fire at Hendrick House 904 W. Green, Urbana. Avoid area. If you are in or near this location, evacuate immediately. Turn to local media for detail.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 29, 2012 Sports Information Contact: Kent Brown, Asst. AD/MediaRelations http://www.fightingillini.com/genrel/022912aaa.html Fighting Illini and White Sox Team Up in Promotional Events CHAMPAIGN, IL — The University of Illinois and Chicago White Sox …
Supper with the Super | Stratton Elementary School | March 1 | 6 p.m. | Free One of the things that teachers, students and families in the Unit 4 school district asked for when the …
Gina Gionfriddo’s dark comedy Becky Shaw, which Entertainment Weekly calls “subversively funny — and improbably charming,” opens tomorrow at the Station Theatre under the direction of Kay Bohannon Holley. The show continues March 1–4, 7–11, …
If you have even a slight connection to social media, you might have been seeing this “Bring Back Chief Illiniwek to the University of Illinois” floating around on your Facebook or Twitter feed. The petition is looking …
Sure they are going the way of the dinosaur, but until they are actually gone, you can make sure you don’t receive unwanted yellow pages by using the publisher’s opt-out site to cancel any and …
Triptych Brewing, a local brewery featured in a recent Smile Politely article, reached its $20,000 Kickstarter goal over the weekend. On Saturday, Triptych held a pre-construction party at their future site in Savoy. The company …
Foellinger Hall was abuzz last night as it played host to the 29th annual Insect Fear Film Festival put on by Illinois’ very own celebrity entomologist, May Berenbaum. This year’s festival regaled its audience with …
Come and support the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Champaign County, at their annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake fundraiser. Compete with dozens of other bowling teams from the Champaign County area. Place: Western Bowl Time: …
Drawings and Encaustics: Scott James Vanidestine Opening Reception Dates: Saturday, Feb. 25–Wednesday, Mar. 7 Opening Reception: Saturday, Feb. 25, 6:00–8:00p.m. Location: Indi Go Artist Co-Op “I see my work as an evolving personal history that …
Disturbing news has surfaced about a man who has been arrested for planting a recording device in the women’s restroom and capturing footage of hundreds of women at the Espresso Royale on East Daniel Street …
From the DIA: Sideline season ticket prices are $230 (less than $33 per game) with prime locations between the 20-yard lines on each side priced at $315 ($45 per game). Horseshoe and student season ticket …
On Wednesday, Cactus Grill will celebrate their three year anniversary, and from 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., you can get one free chicken burrito. Go here to get your coupon. One per person!
From an article posted late last week entitled “For Small Theaters, the Digital Future Is Dark.” The lede: When Sanford Hess started running a century-old movie theater two years ago, he knew Hollywood was replacing …
If you’re going about campus after May’s commencement ceremonies, you might notice that something is missing. Due to the deterioration of the widely popular Alma Mater statue, it is being removed for about a year …
Do you make, hack, craft, tinker, or otherwise void warranties in order to make something rad? Share your work at the UC Mini Maker Faire on Saturday, April 14. Call for Makers is open now …
Today on Smile Politely Radio, we’ll be talking to Dylan Heath and Jeremiah Stanley about their talk show “Two Beers with Dylan Heath.” We will discuss why they decided to start a monthly variety show …
Centennial High School’s Gay-Straight Alliance has worked hard this year to offer peer support and raise awareness against bullying. GSA Parents are now asking for our support to help them throw the kids a Year …
Starting February 21, Carmon’s will be serving lunch Tuesday through Friday at 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The lunch menu will offer: frisee salad w/ sunny side up egg, bacon, croutons; warm lentil salad w/ …
From chicagobusiness.com: The Daily Illini, the 141-year-old student newspaper of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has enlisted former Editor-in-Chief and award-winning Sun-Times film critic Roger Ebert to help raise funds in a fight for …
They’re 53 bucks (counting fees) to sit in the balcony, but hey, it’s John Prine. Nearly guaranteed to be a better deal than spending 50 bucks to see Bob Dylan. Tickets available for online presale here. …
Weber explains loss: Jackson owns Illinois:
The UP Center is preparing for its third annual Turn It UP! fundraising event. Turn It UP! 2012 will take place on Friday, Apr. 13, from 7:00–11:00 p.m., at 88 Broadway. We are now seeking …
Atmospheric science instructor Eric Snodgrass explains: We are currently at 8.6 inches of snow while last year at this time we were on our way to 40 inches. Why the difference? Where has the cold …
This posted last week, but better late than never, right? Only two Champaign County restaurants failed public health inspections in December, the fewest in any month since June. Maize Mexican Grill, 60 E. Green St., …
Sex Ed Open Mic | Red Star Liquors | 9 p.m. | Tonight It’s Saturday night, you don’t have any friends, and your plans for the evening involve frozen Lean Cuisine and using your neighbor’s …
NBA Scouts are prohibited by the NCAA from naming their targets. SA-R saw good performances by some future professional ballers.
In the most high-minded dismissal of Unofficial to date, U of I law professor Francis Boyle has called upon Governor Quinn to put a stop to the “orgiastic defilement of St. Patrick” by suspending all …
Today on SP Radio, we are joined by local stand up and SP contributor Andrew Voris. We will be discussing comedy (who would’ve guessed?) and the local stand up scene here in Champaign-Urbana. Be sure to tune in, because …
And keep your motherfucking bikes off our motherfucking chains. For Steve Jobs’ actual last words, go here.
So you wrote a book, huh? Well, now is your chance to show everyone (at least those in C-U) what you’re made of. The inagural East Central Illinois Author Book Fair & Writers Seminars event …
Champaign city officials are looking at ways to cut back on the amount of plastic bags floating around. from the News-Gazette: Administrative services manager Elizabeth Hannan said Tuesday that an outright ban or a small …
Illinois Reps. Greg Harris, Deb Mell, and Kelly Cassidy filed a marriage equality bill in Illinois General Assembly this morning, called the Religious Freedom-Marriage Act. More at the Windy City Times. The bill can be …
Former presidential chief of staff Lisa Troyer will be paid $109,000 a year in her new role as a University of Illinois psychology professor, but she also faces a possible ethics review by the campus. …
Thanks to Wolfram, C-U continues to be a major playor in improving search engine capabilities. Today, the NY Times discusses how Wolfram is advancing the field. (I still prefer Netscape myself.) http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/technology/wolfram-a-search-engine-finds-answers-within-itself.html?_r=1&hpw
$10 to anyone who can tell where this is?* http://boingboing.net/2012/02/06/graffiti-artist-in-urbana-ill.html *Paid in hugs and kisses.
Seeing as how we live in a town that has helped to develop so much of the world’s technological infrastructure, it would only make sense that we honor the people and companies that work hard …
Jamie Tworkowski, the founder of To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA), will give a lecture on campus Tuesday evening. The mission of TWLOHA is to give hope and find help “for people struggling with …
