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My friend and former SP.com webmaster told me that there is a new show on FOX called, “Traffic Light,” that stars three men at a “crossroads” with women troubles, and mildly offensive sexually charged humor. …

All day today — Wednesday, January 26 — Xinh Xinh Cafe will be celebrating two years by offering $5 deals on all Pho Noodle Bowls, Rice Platters, and Vermicelli Bowls. They will also be having …

Theresa Rebeck’s tension-filled play Mauritius will open at the Station Theatre on Thursday, Jan. 13, under the direction of Mike Prosise. Performances are Jan 13–16, 19–23, and 26–29.Call 384-4000 for reservations.  

Evidently, Urbana High School is done with losing on a shitty field. Come Spring, they’ll be likely losing on a new state-of-the-art football and track facility with artificial turf, and a new press box. As …

Local folk-punk band Bad Catman and solo acoustic act Clayton Thompson (Smoke Coke, Elux Lucis/ex-Commodity) had to cut their Bearded Wisdom Tour early due to a robbery that occurred in St. Louis on Sunday, December …

Looking for the perfect gift for someone who has lived in the Champaign area for many years? Then look no further than the book “Remembering Robeson*s” by Cal Acosta and Members of the Robeson Family. …

Cary Frye, the doyen of local sports photographers, presents his latest masterpiece: Referee Bo Boroski checks the ball to make sure it’s a #7.                       …

I can’t believe I waited up all night for this.

Ron Zook’s 6–6 Illinois football team today accepted a Texas Bowl bid. They’ll challenge Baylor University in the Ultimate Battle for Mediocrity. Baylor’s new President is American überprude & constitution eviscerator-in-chief Ken Starr. BAYLOR QUICK …