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After many years as a staple of Midtown Champaign — Le Shoppe announced today via Facebook they will be closing their doors after 26 years of business. Although there’s no specific date set at this …

Champaign-Urbana’s Ray Spooner has completed his ride across the country to raise money for ALS, per People Magazine, as of November 19th. It’s been a bumpy road to say the least. You can read all about it …

We don’t know who the moron is who created this Facebook page, but the University doesn’t have any affiliation with it (as if that was ever in question), that much we know. UPDATE: 6:55 p.m.: By the …

Thanksgiving is only a few days away and everyone is thinking about travel plans and food, but please take a moment to consider coming to the “Fill the Banks” blood and food drive the days …

Watson’s Shack & Rail in Downtown Champaign is now hiring, which means the restaurant will open soon-ish. This is excellent news, all around, especially for chicken lovers.  Check out the job posting on Craigslist. 

Everyone’s favorite Summer camping music festival, Summer Camp Festival, has announced that early bird tickets are going on sale this Friday, November 20th. Generally, this means they will be sold at a discount before the official …

Ladies and gentlemen, another C-U restaurant has been named to a national list, this time in the publication Thrillist. In the ranking, Thrillist analyzed each Big Ten college town’s best burger joints, and Farren’s came …

You are invited to a Pickle Party Potluck, Saturday, November 14th from 3-7 p.m. at Sipyard in DT Urbana. BYOP (Bring Your Own Pickles), bundle up (like a pickle in a jar) and join us …

If you don’t already, you might want to follow Old Time Meat and Deli on Facebook. The store offers various deals (this week’s is a sweet deal on tri-tip beef).  Check it out; the deals …