Preeminent American poets David Baker, Linda Gregerson, and Carl Phillips will be on the University of Illinois campus December 2nd for a reading and panel discussion. Find yourself at the Spurlock Museum’s Knight Auditorium from …
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‘Tis the season for free parking at the Hill Street Parking Deck
The City of Champaign is offering free two-hour parking at the Hill Street Parking Deck from December 1st through 31st. (Parking is already free on weekends.) More details are in the press release below. FOR …
Jessica Hammie
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Here are the C-U warming shelters open this week
It’s going to be very, very cold this week. Here are warming centers in C-U: C-U at Home Men’s Emergency Shelter, 70 E Washington St, Champaign Austin’s Place — Overnight Shelter for Women, 70 E Washington St, …
Jessica Hammie
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Urbana’s Hotel Royer has a sign
Urbana’s Hotel Royer, the remodeled Lincoln Hotel, is now a Hilton property. Renovations are underway. The new signage is up, and it looks pretty nice. You can see how the reimagined design pays homage to …
Jessica Hammie
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Triptych’s Festivus returns December 23rd
Triptych’s annual holiday celebration returns after a two year hiatus at noon on Friday, December 23rd. No details yet on food and drink options. (There will be beer, of course; probably some special taps and/or …
Jessica Hammie
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Champaign County Clerk: Aaron Ammons defeats Terrence Stuber
Aaron Ammons has been reelected as Champaign County Clerk and Recorder of Deeds, defeating Terrence Stuber, per results posted on WCIA.com. Check our 2022 Midterm Election results article for future updates. Top image from the Champaign …
Jessica Hammie
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Second chances with Julie Navickas
Bloomington-Normal-based author Julie Navickas will be at The Literary on Saturday, November 12th to talk about her newest romance novel.
Jessica Hammie
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U of I’s Asian American Cultural Center hosting two Stop Asian Hate discussions
The University of Illinois Asian American Cultural Center is hosting “Stop Asian Hate: A Panel Discussion on the Impact of Anti-Asian Hate on Mental Health, Families, and Our Communities” at 5 p.m. on Monday, November …
Jessica Hammie
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IL Governor: J.B. Pritzker defeats Darren Bailey
J.B. Pritzker has been reelected as Governor of Illinois, defeating Darren Bailey. Check our 2022 Midterm Election results article for future updates. Top image by Julie McClure.
Jessica Hammie
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CMT Ventures and Nieto Enterprises will be sold to another hospitality group
CMT Ventures and Nieto Enterprises, the companies that own Jupiter’s Downtown, Cowboy Monkey, Guido’s Bar & Grill, Billy Barooz, Seven Saints, Jupiter’s at the Crossing and Barrelhouse 34, are in the process of selling their …
Jessica Hammie
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