Unit 4 created change, not chaos
Change, not Chaos. Over the past several months, we’ve seen these gold and black signs scattered across front lawns in Champaign. They came from a group of parents formed in response to recent proposed changes …
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In Blackest Shade, In Darkest Light is a study in value and imagination not to be missed
Debra shares her experience of In Blackest Shade, In Darkest Light, which remains up at Giertz Gallery until February 18th.
Five more delicious chicken wings in Champaign-Urbana
Little else is more important (to me) than finding — and devouring — all the delicious chicken wings in Champaign-Urbana. Ever since the pandemic took Sakanaya’s and Crane Alley’s wings away, I have been continually …
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 …
Welcome to the new Smile Politely
Welcome to the newest version of Smile Politely. It is our fifth redesign that we’ve made over the course of 15 years of publishing, and I would venture to say, the most comprehensive and impactful …
Five things to eat or drink in C-U this month: January 2023
Happy New Year! Lots of people make new year’s resolutions around this time, but I’m not making any resolutions: new year, same me. Very hungry and quite thirsty, I am still on the ever-felicitous quest …