From the SID: CHAMPAIGN, ILL — Illinois Head Football Coach Ron Zook today named Chip Long to the Illini football staff as assistant coach with responsibilities as tight ends coach. “Chip is an outstanding young …
Urbana Champaign Books to Prisoners is looking for a full-time outreach coordinator. This is an Americorps position and comes with all the perks, benefits, and mad props that go along with a year of volunteer …
There are frequent discussions around this corner of the Internets about the Future of Journalism and Why Online Journalism Can’t Pay Anyone, etc. We’re not sure what the future holds, either, but we’re willing to …
I am sure he’s just keepin’ it real, you know?
In observance of Independence Day, we’re taking Monday off! If you have SPlog posts to submit, we’ll get them posted at some point today, but no full-length articles until Tuesday. Peace! –Mgmt.
From Tom Kacich’s story in today’s News-Gazette: A group of exceptional bicycle riders, many of whom are wounded Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans, will be in Champaign-Urbana this week as part of a 3,696-mile tour. …
The City of Urbana posted a notice on the city website a week ago reminding folks about the ordinance, and we received a report of a cyclist being cited by a UPD officer for riding …
Today’s Trib advertises Wal-Mart’s new low prices for canned obesity. I actually think this is sort of newsworthy, but I wouldn’t stop the presses for $5 cases of Coke. $4 for sure, but not $5. …
Xinh Xinh’s vegetarian pho + “David Watts” by the Kinks =
Wish it weren’t true, but the Tolono-Savoy-C-U / Rt. 45 corridor just lost a friendly music venue well before it’s time was up. At least you can get a good taco in Tolono. http://blogs.myspace.com/radmakers
“We haven’t boomed at all, we’ve grown steadily.” Champaign’s Deputy City Manager Craig Rost explaining our average per anum growth of 1.6% in USA Today Click here for the full article which shows the importance …
According to today’s press release from Carnivale Debauche: Carnivale Debauche is back and rocking the beer garden at Mike ‘N Molly’s! Carnivale Debauche, C-U’s new burlesque and vaudeville troupe, returns to the stage on …
Dreamscape Cinema has plans to shoot a Family/Fantasy feature film on location just west of Champaign, beginning the week of July 25 for either 2 or 3 weeks. ( Please see http://www.imdb.com/company/co0098372/ or dreamscape.bz.) The …
Well, it would appear that good old ‘merican work ethic wasn’t enough to get us past the elimination round, but if you’ve been following the World Cup, you know what an anomaly it is that …
Enjoy it here – http://thereluctanttownie.blogspot.com/ This is a longer version than the one that appeared in the Friday print edition of the News-Gazette.
The map above shows a 1.5 mile radius circle around each of the 11 (plus 1) elementary schools in the Champaign School District 4. The above is just an image. Click here or on the …
Stars of TOMORROW (all invited because of interest in playing college ball at Illinois) compete with their high school teams today in Champaign. The games are open to the public: Ubben Court 1 11 a.m.: …
Exactly one year after the independent feature film Leading Ladies wrapped a month-long shoot around Champaign and at Allerton Park, out comes an incredibly positive review of the mostly-completed film in Variety, the movie and …
From Jodi Heckel’s article in today’s News-Gazette: The cities of Champaign and Urbana are collaborating on a bicycle safety video that will provide information to both cyclists and drivers on the proper ways to deal …
Merge.fm took their web application live this week. The goal of the app is to let fans and musicians share the creative songwriting experience. Comprised of former and current U of I students, merge.fm‘s team is focusing …
Hell of a deal. Link On the other hand, you wouldn’t want to live there.
Carnivale Debauche isn’t the only bawdy spectacle in CU these days. New Revels Players, a company I’ve been heavily involved with is (for tonight only) staging “An Adult Evening With Shel Silverstein.” And we’re not …
The Police did it. So did The Smashing Pumpkins and My Bloody Valentine and the Pixies. Pavement did it. Devo is doing it as well. Last year, even the J. Geils Bands did it without …
The Public Art League (PAL) and City of Champaign in Illinois, are seeking artists to participate in the First Annual Sculpture Competition. Sculpture entries will be judged, selected, and then need to be delivered to …
If engaging the public to inform their consent is not PR, then $140,000 is doubleplusgood. Found this buried behind a Pop-up advert at N-G website: http://www.news-gazette.com/news/politics-and-government/2010-06-16/firm-make-140000-engage-public-olympian-drive-extension-urba
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS-University of Illinois freshman Jereme Richmond (Waukegan, Ill.) has been named to the 12-member USA Basketball U18 National Team, following trials at the University of Texas-San Antonio. Richmond will remain in Texas until …
Congratulations, Uni! Newsweek article
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2010Time: 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.Location: Jane Addams Book ShopStreet: 208 N. NeilCity/Town: Champaign, IL Jane Addams Book Shop is excited to host local photographer and author Larry and Alaina Kanfer for a …
Have you been checking out skies over C-U these past few days? Nothing short of spectacular. The real skyline:
And they say there are no scenic waterways in Champaign: June 14, 4:15 p.m. – corner of John and New
Either Champaign is stuck in that movie Inception, has some mighty fast construction crews building new skylines every week, or… and this is the shocking one… “Champaign-Urbana’s Community Magazine” can’t find things to recommend to …
On a 3-2 decision by the Champaign Park District, the Virginia Theater will be getting a new marquee meant to represent the original rectangular sign from 1921. This is not an uncontroversial decision. Click …
Sorry, I couldn’t help myself:
A source close to the Nebraska Board of Regents told Orangebloods.com the regents met informally Wednesday and have agreed to move to the Big Ten and that a formal announcement Nebraska is leaving will come …
Chicago math rockers Maps & Atlases will play a free in-store appearance on Wednesday, June 30th at Any Frequency Records in Monticello. The store is located at 200 W. Washington and the performance starts at …
Here’s the info from Semetary Records: Punk’s Undead – Volume 1 is a brand new Midwest punk rock compilation from Sematary Records! It’s 28 tracks showcase bands from the greater Champaign/Urbana area, Chicagoland, and more. …
State Parks Police in Buffalo New York confirmed that they have found the body of U of I researcher and Champaign resident Jayandran Palaniappan in the lower Niagara River. Palaniappan’s death is thought to be …
put the lights out: rock the chapel with withershins and poundcake a very special evening, to be faithfully recorded.w very special guests: withershins ((urbana))poundcake (manteno) the show is free; bring your friends and a love …
Watch Joel (and cohort Emma) talk to WCIA’s Nichole Szemerei about managing the campus location of the Bike Project. Make sure to stay tuned for part two when you can watch him “get his hands …
Charity White’s Artist Statement: With an element of humor I express my interpretation of contemporary issues surrounding the dynamics between sexuality and socially enforced gender roles. I am interested in the development of individuality …
Tuesday, June 8th, marks day 50 of BP’s Gulf oil spill. Wind Water & Light Gallery in Urbana is hosting a vigil at 6 p.m. to give community members a platform to share their thoughts …
Huge bummer for downtown Urbana.
Tribune’s story on Olympian Drive, Prairie Fruits Farm, etc. appears. The Mayor is as charming as usual.
From a Facebook invite from Urbana’s Green Yoga Spa: Free 5 minute chair massage at Barnes and Noble. If you purchase something at Barnes and Noble, be sure to mention WEFT at the check out. …
He was a fantastic competitor. A few conscientious Los Angles car dealerships made him a legend. (Ed. note: Chances are, history will view Mr. Wooden a little more kindly than Mr. McColley does.)
Champaign’s very own Bacaro is one of three restaurants Time Out Chicago listed as road trip worthy. Mmm, delicious!
Shared lane markings, or “sharrows” as they’re commonly known (right), are coming to Philo Road between Colorado Ave. and Windsor Rd. in Urbana. The painting will take place overnight next Thursday/Friday, June 10 & 11. …
Art Gallery Bike Tour June 5th 12th10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.$10.00 Join in an urban bicycle tour of the galleries and unique shops in Champaign-Urbana. This is a leisurely ride for which you set your start time, …
“Lose the Training Wheels” camp in Danville is an annual event that helps kids, with or without disabilities, learn how to ride a bike. This year, the camp runs from June 7-11th, and although they …
