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Campus Florist closing after 77 years of business

September 21, 2018 / 1:45pm / Patrick Singer

After 77 years of business, Campus Florist is closing. The Daily Illini has posted a pretty extensive article about the business, which exists at 609 E.… More »

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Common Ground hosting class on pairing mead and cheese

September 21, 2018 / 12:01pm / Jessica Hammie

Common Ground Food Co-op regularly offers all sorts of cooking classes. If you haven't taken one, you should. Next month there is a class on… More »

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HUM close to completing new album, reissuing Downward is Heavenward

September 21, 2018 / 9:52am / Patrick Singer

I've been posting quite a bit about HUM as of late, but that's only due to Matt Talbott's touring activity, which is worthy of noting… More »

Arts

The Penguin Project puts the spotlight on independence and empathy

September 21, 2018 / 9:00am / By Julie McClure

This weekend's performance of High School Musical Jr. is a unique opportunity for youth with special needs.

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Culture

Weekender: September 21-23

September 20, 2018 / 11:59pm / By Smile Politely Editors

It's the weekend friends, get out and enjoy. Here are some suggestions.

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Carle still property tax-exempt after Illinois Supreme Court upholds ruling

September 20, 2018 / 8:00pm / Patrick Singer

The ongoing battle between Carle Hospital and the City of Urbana continues today, albeit at a higher level: the Illinois Supreme Court. Today, the Illinois… More »

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5th Annual CU Aruna Run to be held on Saturday, September 29th

September 20, 2018 / 5:00pm / Peter Elliott

This very second, millions of women around the world languish in sexual slavery. They are more than statistics; they are individuals, with hopes and fears,… More »

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Hot Rod is about to get a cool $1 million from a major super-PAC

September 20, 2018 / 4:00pm / Julie McClure

Illinois' 13th Congressional District has been in Republican hands for a very, very, very, long time. Because while Champaign-Urbana is a solid blue dot with… More »

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UI Trustees put in place by Professor Jay Rosenstein

September 20, 2018 / 3:30pm / Seth Fein

There is something to be said for the kind of justice that resolves itself. UI Trustees Stuart King and Edward McMillan learned a lesson on… More »

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This maple bacon butter should be in your fridge

September 20, 2018 / 2:47pm / Jessica Hammie

Have you tried Pekara's maple bacon butter yet? It's delicious. I'm usually more of a savory-savory compound butter person, but this sweet-savory combo is special.… More »