Now, the American Football house is owned by those who made it legitimately famous. The house, known for gracing the cover of the band’s landmark debut self-titled album, has been purchased collectively by the band, …
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Kangaroo Court has finished recording their debut album
Psychrock outfit Kangaroo Court has been busy over the last year, releasing a few songs and playing tons of shows locally and regionally. The band recently posted that their debut album has been recorded and …
Patrick Singer
Executive Editor
The Overture: January 17-22
The Overture is a rundown of live music and performances happening in and around Champaign-Urbana each week. All of the information is as accurate as we can publish; however, all shows and performances are subject …
Patrick Singer
Executive Editor
H Mart to open in Urbana’s former Save A Lot location
According to Chicago Korea Times (translated to English from Korean), the popular Korean grocery store H Mart is taking over the space previously occupied by Save A Lot in Urbana. The store is considered a …
Patrick Singer
Executive Editor
Sooie Bros. Bar B Que Joint moving to new location
Having opened their first storefront back in April of last year at 1201 N. Market in Champaign, Sooie Bros. Bar B Que Joint is on the move. They’ll be moving over to 103 W. Kirby …
Patrick Singer
Executive Editor
Maize to open new location in Illini Union
According to owner Armando Sandoval, Maize will soon open in the Illini Union, taking over the space previously occupied by Qdoba. This makes another location you can get your fill of the legendary Mexican restaurant …
Patrick Singer
Executive Editor
Former Champaign Mayor Don Gerard is running for mayor again
The News-Gazette is reporting that former Champaign Mayor Don Gerard will run for mayor again. Gerard and fellow challenger Azark Cobbs (who ran for mayor in 2019) have thrown their hats in the ring to challenge …
Patrick Singer
Executive Editor
Illinois Sixth Circuit Court Judge: Chad Beckett defeats Sam Limentato
The News-Gazette has reported that Democrat Chad Beckett has won the race for Sixth Circuit Judge against Republican Sam Limentato. Follow along for details about the rest of the races at our 2022 Midterm Election …
Patrick Singer
Executive Editor
Illinois House of Representatives District 104: Mike Marron defeats Cynthia Cunningham
Republican incumbant Mike Marron has defeated Democratic challenger Cynthia Cunningham to retain his seat in the Illinois House of Representatives District 104. WCIA has called the race, and Marron has declared victory. This is Cunningham’s …
Patrick Singer
Executive Editor
Read this touching tribute to Aaron “A-Rock” Davidson
If you knew Aaron “A-Rock” Davidson, you knew what he was all about. Suddently passing away at the age of 48, A-Rock was considered to be the heart and soul of the live music scene …
Patrick Singer
Executive Editor