Champaign-Urbana blogs

The Champaign County Humane Society hosts Fur Ball 2010.  [Read more]

CU sounds off about buckling up.  [Read more]

After attending Fan Appreciation Day at Memorial Stadium last Saturday, I will state this of our Fighting Illini football players: there is more enthusiasm and emotion among them than I have seen in a long time.  As a former coach, I am concerned about the tough schedule they face this season.  As a former player, I am optimistic that this challenging schedule presents a lot of great opportunities.  As I have said before, no opponent has seen their new offense or defense and that is something to get excited about. These players do not care what happened last season against Missouri — or the..."  [Read more]

Check out what there is to look forward to this Labor Day weekend at Chicago's newest festival.  [Read more]

The (literal) fusion of man and woman.  [Read more]

Indianapolis' Jookabox are one of those bands that seems to come through town every six months — which means that if you go to decent amount of shows around town, you've probably seen them at least once. You're most likely already acquainted with their awesomely off kilter psych-garage, you probably already either love or hate their combination of blown-out casio beats and twee harmony vocals — or you may just be indifferent to them at this point. I find myself feeling that way now and then about several bands. Continue Reading... Published in: Previews  [Read more]

A berry based laundry detergent sweeps universities.  [Read more]

Seek out the former Champaign band as they return to the Canopy this Friday.  [Read more]

Add some color to your Saturday with the Mandala Project.  [Read more]

Coutler tries festive on for a change and heads to the Urbana Sweetcorn Festival.  [Read more]