Talking with Smile Politely editor Doug Hoepker earlier this week, I figured that this bit of trivia might be of passing interest to the next generation of Champaign-Urbana indie media-makers. Blue is the operative color …
Here’s a quick rundown of new beers making the rounds in C-U, for all you connoisseurs of fine brews. Mike & Molly’s Now on tap: Great Divide Fresh Hop, De Ranke XX Bitter, and Southern …
Whoever is selecting the album of the day recently at Allmusic.com has been picking some great stuff! One the heels of You’d Prefer An Astronaut a few days ago comes Shiner’s The Egg (which, conincidentally, …
If you’re feeling antsy to spend some quality time out and about on what should be a pleasant evening — it’s going to be in the low to mid ’50s, but windy — here are …
Sad news for downtown Champaign video game developer THQ, of which Volition is a subsidiary. The company is laying off 86 employees (including 39 full-timers) from its quality-assurance facility, beginning May 1. The layoffs will …
Library Journal magazine recently ranked public libraries, and our very own Champaign Public Library earned a 3 star rating, putting it in elite company with just 255 other “star libraries” out of 7,115 that were …
At the end of Cumberland Road in Jabez, Kentucky, Bobby Lee Charles lives a quiet and simple life. Since his wife passed, it’s just been him alone in the hundred year old farmhouse built by …
The Interreligious Dialogue Series continues this evening, where representatives from the Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, and Muslim traditions will share their thoughts on the topic of “Life After Death.” “In this session, we will share our …
