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The Ribeye is “temporarily” closing, and when it reopens, it will have new owners

August 27, 2021 / 10:04am / Patrick Singer

The Ribeye, located on South Neil Street since 1979, appears to be closing "temporarily" per this report in The News-Gazette. The current management mentions that when the… More »

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Build of new Aloft Hotel in Downtown Champaign kicking off in September

July 22, 2021 / 5:32pm / Patrick Singer

Remember way back when in March 2019 when it was announced there'd be a new hotel going into Downtown Champaign, right across the street from… More »

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I don’t know much about what’s going on here, but I like it

July 22, 2021 / 8:28am / Patrick Singer

Summer is an interesting time in Champaign-Urbana. While there aren't many students around, there are definitely some that spend time here. For example, these students,… More »

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Bryan St. Pere, drummer for HUM, has passed away

July 1, 2021 / 11:36am / Patrick Singer

HUM has shared the very sad news this morning that drummer Bryan St. Pere has passed away. From the band's Twitter: pic.twitter.com/Y6D3ru5Vav — HUM (@humbandofficial)… More »

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Instagram Story Takeover with Champaign Farmers Market

June 28, 2021 / 10:00am / Patrick Singer

Our next installment in our Instagram Story Takeover series takes place tomorrow, Tuesday, June 29th. Champaign Farmers Market will be taking over all day tomorrow… More »

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C-U Folk & Roots Fest 2021 initial lineup features Dom Flemons, Yasmin Williams, more

June 28, 2021 / 9:03am / Patrick Singer

C-U Folk & Roots Festival is back for an in-person festival October 21-23, and they've released their initial lineup this morning. Dom Flemons is once… More »

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Sustainable Student Farm to set up on the Quad on Thursdays this summer

June 24, 2021 / 1:12pm / Patrick Singer

Even though students are away from Champaign-Urbana for the most part this summer, that doesn't mean the Sustainable Student Farm doesn't have work to do.… More »

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Krannert Center returning to in-person performances this fall

June 24, 2021 / 8:46am / Patrick Singer

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts has announced they will return to in-person performances this fall, after recieving approval from leadership at the Univeristy of… More »

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Sakura Japanese Cuisine coming soon to Downtown Urbana

June 22, 2021 / 2:37pm / Patrick Singer

There's a new Japanese restaurant opening in Downtown Urbana at some point in the future: Sakura Japanese Cuisine. The restaurant exists in the 136 W.… More »

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Spindependence is happening July 2nd at Bentley’s

June 15, 2021 / 2:10pm / Patrick Singer

Spindependence, the (normally) annual DJ marathon that previously look place in Downtown Urbana is moving back to Champaign. Of course, it didn't happen last year.… More »

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