Gas prices are on the rise nationwide, and we’re certainly not insulated here in Champaign-Urbana. As of this morning, gas at most stations in town is going for $3.75–$3.79 a gallon. With fuel prices skyrocketing …
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Breaking Out the School Colors
Orange and blue? Not quite, but close enough. School colors are sprouting up on campus as the University of Illinois gets ready for graduation weekend. This year’s commencement speaker is Mannie Jackson, current owner of …
Ask Politely #14
Sugary sweet confections aren’t something folks generally turn down. So, when a little storefront opened up proclaiming “Cakes on Walnut,” it was only natural that Champaign residents threw their scales out the window and gave …
See You, Speak Up: Champaign’s Kevin Barthelemy
At Smile Politely, we’re interested in what the people of Champaign-Urbana think about this place we call home. So how do we find out what they think? Simple. We ask them. Name: Kevin Barthelemy Occupation/Education: …
Ask Politely #13
Every year, Urbana High School and University of Illinois alum Roger Ebert shows up in town with about dozen canisters of film, a cadre of mildly known actors and, often, at least one Hollywood superstar. …
See You, Speak Up: Jessica Paris
At Smile Politely, we’re interested in what the people of Champaign- Urbana think about this place we call home. So how do we find out what they think? Simple. We ask them. Name: Jessica Paris, …
Ebertfest Opens Today; C-U Confidential Releases New Issue
Be sure to stop by Ebertfest this weekend, and while you are there, pick up a copy of C-U Confidential, the brainchild of Jason Pankoke. The Virginia will be giving them away for free all …
Jordin Sparks Cancels Concert
Do you hear that? It’s the collective sigh of disappointment from American Idol fans across Central Illinois. Last year’s winner, Jordin Sparks, canceled her concert at the Assembly Hall scheduled for Friday. Constant touring has …
Ask Politely #12
Central Illinoisans and people from other surrounding areas were rudely awakened by the New Madrid fault line stirring this morning. Today’s earthquake was rated as a 5.2 on the Richter Scale and hardly any damage …
See You, Speak Up: Champaign’s Alfie McCool
At Smile Politely, we’re interested in what the people of Champaign- Urbana think about this place we call home. So how do we find out what they think? Simple. We ask them. Name: Alfie McCool …