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Just how bad is the economy? It’s different, depending on where you are and what industries drive your community. Our little city seems to be doing pretty damn well, given the circumstances, according to the …

All right, through the good graces of facilities such as the IMC and many fine bands, we are going to re-boot this sucker in the family room at the IMC – downstairs, down the hall …

Hey folks, the Champaign PD just stopped by and shut down the house party before it started. We’re scrambling to find an alternate venue, but it’s not going to happen at our house tonight. I’m …

New beers in town this weekend … MIKE & MOLLY’S On tap: Avery New World Porter, Rogue Menage à Frog, Brugse Zot, Founders Centennial, Bell’s Oberon CRANE ALLEY On tap: St Bernardus Witbier, Rogue Shakespeare …

This year’s WILL Vintage Vinyl Sale will take place in Lincoln Square Village (mall) in downtown Urbana this Saturday, May 16. The sale offers discount prices on used records, DVDs, CDs, and working stereo equipment …

From the AP: Benn Earns Preseason All-America Honors Williams and Hoomanawanui Land on Honorable Mention Lists CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – University of Illinois gridders, Arrelious Benn, Juice Williams and Michael Hoomanawanui have been named to NationalChamps.net’s …

OK, so he isn’t fighting them, but he is definitely trying to update the function of a web search. Wolfram is located on the corner of Kirby and Neil, and yes, they are kind of …

I’ve talked to Sue before, but I didn’t point out the excellent bike commuting content on her blog, Urbana-Champaign Cycling Ventures. Sue rides as many miles as any non-competitive cyclist I know, and a lot …

From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, the Red Herring is hosting an all-you-can-eat buffet for $5. According to the Facebook invite, “you will become engulfed in sadness if you miss” it. If you’re looking for …