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Serra Ventures will anchor the new development at Neil and Columbia

April 25, 2018 / 5:01pm / Patrick Singer

Serra Ventures is a venture capital firm located in here Champaign-Urbana, and are currently a tenant at Research Park. They will soon move to the… More »

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Urbana is a sanctuary city. What does that mean?

April 25, 2018 / 4:45pm / Julie McClure

In light of our recent article about ICE arresting undocumented immigrants in the area, specifically in Urbana, which is a designated sanctuary city, we thought… More »

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Overload, video game developed in Urbana, will be released on some platforms May 31st

April 25, 2018 / 4:31pm / Patrick Singer

It has been a few years since Overload surfaced as a game being developed by Mike Kulas' game studio. Read back about it, as Emilio… More »

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Carol J. Mitten has been named Urbana City Administrator

April 25, 2018 / 3:39pm / Julie McClure

The position has been vacant since 2007. From the press release: Urbana Mayor Diane Marlin announced today that Carol J. Mitten will assume duties as… More »

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Quality Beer is turning 7

April 25, 2018 / 11:44am / Jessica Hammie

Quality Beer is turning 7, and hosting an anniversary/birthday party on Saturday, April 28th. The bar will have a bunch of different stuff on tap,… More »

Arts

Family drama set to unfold with August: Osage County

April 25, 2018 / 11:00am / By Jarrod Finn

Jarrod sits with director Mathew Green and cast members Carolyn Kodes, Keilah Wilson, and Matt Hester to preview The Station Theatre's production of August: Osage County.

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Into the Woods runs April 25-29 at Urbana High School

April 25, 2018 / 10:48am / Patrick Singer

From the press release: “No One Is Alone”—in the woods or at Urbana High School, where 75 students are banding together to present “Into The… More »

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The Illinois Marathon is coming up this weekend, so prepare for road closures

April 25, 2018 / 10:00am / Julie McClure

The Illinois Marathon brings loads of people and activity and commerce to our community every year, and it also brings some traffic headaches. The City… More »

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Enter to win tickets to San E and Mad Clown, plus $150 gift card to Sakanaya

April 25, 2018 / 9:59am / Patrick Singer

As we made mention back in March, a couple of very popular Korean acts are coming through Champaign — San E and Mad Clown —… More »

Culture

Considering the legacy and future of Native American communities in Illinois

April 25, 2018 / 9:00am / By Nicole Anderson Cobb

The Ancient Cahokia Future Visions Conference begins Friday, and Nicole speaks with Marisa Cummings (Miakonda) to discuss the legacy and future of Native American communities in Illinois.

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See You CD & Vinyl moving into space previously occupied by Pizza M

April 25, 2018 / 8:26am / Patrick Singer

There have been a lot of changes in Downtown Urbana recently. Flying Machine Coffee moved out (Avionics is in Champaign), as did Pizza M, and… More »

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The Land Connection farmers’ market will be back on May 15th

April 25, 2018 / 8:02am / Julie McClure

Farmers' market season is upon us, so hooray for fresh local items, and shopping for said items outside. The Land Connection will be kicking off… More »