Reluctant Townie: It's a happy New Year/lease on life
Duders, we beat the Mayan Apocalypse. Final boss battle, programmer credits, enter your initials for high score. The game is over.We just lived through the single biggest event in mankind's history....
View ArticleRobert K O'Daniell, a lifetime of images
News-Gazette photographer Robert K. O'Daniell retired on Dec. 31, 2012 after 43-plus years covering life in East Central Illinois. Here is a sampling of his work over the years.
View ArticleMelissa Merli's Art Beat: New tower extends radio station's reach
A scrappy low-power radio station in Urbana has extended its reach, thanks to a new 100-foot transmission tower.With a tower 40 feet higher than the original one, WRFU-LP FM can now be heard through...
View ArticleJaguar cubs born at Milwaukee zoo bring new genes
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View ArticleEntertainment listings, Jan. 10-17
A listing of events, provided by the venues. In case of an error, please click here to email online editor Mike Howie.Special eventsThis weekendread more
View ArticleThey want to be laughed off the stage
The comedy show is packed and the crowd — mostly beer-fueled young people — is roaring in laughter.It's Wednesday at 9 p.m., and that means it's Stand Up Comedy Night at Memphis on Main, 55 E. Main...
View ArticleClubs listings Jan. 10-17
A listing of events, provided by the venues. In case of an error, please click here to email online editor Mike Howie.THURSDAY, Jan. 10BENTLEY'S PUB: Don't Stop Believin' Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.read more
View ArticleEntertainment listings, Jan. 17-24
A listing of events, provided by the venues. In case of an error, please click here to email online editor Mike Howie.read more
View ArticleYouth movement evident in monster trucks
ST. JOSEPH — When Kaid Jaret Olson-Weston was 3 years old his parents took him to a monster truck show.Two years later he was driving one, albeit a half-scale one.Now he does it in front of tens of...
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A fan tries to explain himself during the Cardinal Caravan's stop at the I Hotel on champaign on Friday, Jan 18. 2013.
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Fans could ask questions during the Cardinal Caravan's stop at the I Hotel on champaign on Friday, Jan 18. 2013.
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Lora Jones, Champaign, videos with her phone during the Cardinal Caravan's stop at the I Hotel on champaign on Friday, Jan 18. 2013.
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Current and former players, L-R- Joe Magrane, Andy Benes, Pete Kozma, Trevor Rosenthal and Ryan Jackson during the Cardinal Caravan's stop at the I Hotel on champaign on Friday, Jan 18. 2013.
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Alumnus Joe Magrane is introduced during the Cardinal Caravan's stop at the I Hotel on Champaign on Friday, Jan 18. 2013.
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Robert Byron,7, Champaign, takes a break during the Cardinal Caravan's stop at the I Hotel on champaign on Friday, Jan 18. 2013.
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Joel Bird of Hoopeston laughs the during the Cardinal Caravan's stop at the I Hotel on champaign on Friday, Jan 18. 2013.
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Sarah Chladny, right, adjusts her son Jackson's,4, hat as she holds son Lincoln,2, during the Cardinal Caravan's stop at the I Hotel on champaign on Friday, Jan 18. 2013.
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People get their picture taken with Fredbird during the Cardinal Caravan's stop at the I Hotel on champaign on Friday, Jan 18. 2013.
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Fredbird makes his way through the crowd during the Cardinal Caravan's stop at the I Hotel on champaign on Friday, Jan 18. 2013.
View ArticlePhoto contest entry deadline is Feb. 9
URBANA — The deadline for entering the 12th annual Best in Show Photographic Print Competition is Feb. 9.The popular show itself will run Feb. 16-24 at Lincoln Square Village in Urbana. The judges this...
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