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Late last week, ahead of the Explosions in the Sky show at the Castle Theatre in Bloomington, the group I was with paid a visit to Anju Above, which just so happens to be right …

If you have a hankering for a DP Dough calzone, you can gaze upon Illini greatness while you wait for your pizza in a pocket.  bubba forever @dpdough pic.twitter.com/7YeBukeAG9 — The Champaign Room (@Champaign_Room) October …

“You never want death as your copilot” — this is my favorite quote from this thread on Spotted in Chambana. Halloween is just around the corner, so beware of what is around you, dead or …

It’s gray and gloomy and chilly today. At this point in the season, I like these days. I can break out that favorite cozy sweater that’s been dormant in the closet for months, wear some …

Resident weather expert Andrew Pritchard writes about the weather around here monthly for us at Smile Politely. You can check out his articles here. He also runs his Chambana Weather Facebook page, which showcases things like …

We’re in the midst of University of Illinois Homecoming Week, which means there’s a full slate of related activities going on. That list does NOT include this weird game which was a part of the …

Last night I had dinner with a couple friends at The WheelHouse in St. Joe, and as the title of this post suggests, it was fantastic. The restaurant wasn’t crowded, but there was a steady …

Pandamonium Doughnuts’ storefront space on Windsor has just celebrated two years of operation. The doughnut truck has been around since 2014 — that’ll be celebrating five years in just a few more weeks, if my …

Maize on Green Street is celebrating eight years of business. It’s been a delight for all of us who have the distinct pleasure and privilege of eating the food. To help celebrate, here’s some Maize …