Here are results for Election 2024 as it relates to Champaign County
Nov 6, 2024 · Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons has posted the results from yesterday’s General Election, and while there’s still tabulation taking place for statewide races, here are some takeaways. We touched on these by way of our recent Editorial Board feature ahead of time; the News-Gazette goes into more detail, and here’s what they had to say: ...
A little Fiber Optic 101 with Pavlov Media - Smile Politely
Aug 18, 2023 · A couple of years ago, we switched to using fiber internet in our house after years of using cable and satellite. I’m sure we probably even had dial-up or DSL at some point.
University of Illinois Library celebrates 100 years with Jazz Age flair
Nov 21, 2024 · Anyone walking into the main entrance of the University of Illinois Main Library around midday on November 15 th might have wondered for a moment if they’d walked through some sort of time-travel portal and into a 1920s speakeasy. Dancers dressed up in clothes ranging from “flapper” to “dapper” were dancing to the sounds of a jazz band playing in the corner, while bowls full of ...
When do you start celebrating December holidays? - SPlog
Nov 22, 2024 · When is an appropriate time to begin celebrating the end-of-the-year holidays? Before Thanksgiving? After Thanksgiving? “But Thanksgiving is so late this year,” is what I have heard from friends and family.
Bringing gun safety awareness to Champaign County - Culture
Oct 8, 2024 · Elly Hanauer-Friedman was elected to Champaign County Board in 2022. When Smile Politely interviewed her (and colleague Jenny Lokshin) just before the election, she spoke about her passion for gun violence prevention, and volunteer work with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense. “…I never really saw myself running for office until I became involved with Moms Demand Action, which I joined in 2015.
After 30+ years, Cafe Kopi is closing in December
Oct 15, 2024 · Cafe Kopi, Downtown Champaign’s coffeehouse, has been an institution for three decades. The coffee shop has announced it will be closing December 15th, per owner Doug McCarver. You can read a wonderful feature story about ...
PYGMALION XX in review - Smile Politely — Champaign-Urbana's …
Sep 24, 2024 · Madison Rice Mikel Rouse in conversation with Mike Ross and Michael Roux . On Thursday evening, composer Mikel Rouse spoke on a panel with Mike Ross (Director of KCPA) and Michael Roux (Marketing & Sales Manager, U of I Press). Though the event was to promote Rouse’s new memoir, The World Got Away (2024), the talk quickly turned into a reunion celebrating friendship and colleague-ship.
Five things in arts: November 2024 - Arts - Smile Politely
Nov 5, 2024 · Heartland Theatre Company The Lion in Winter. James Goldman’s medieval power play storms the Heartland Theatre Company this November. This deliciously acerbic tale of the Plantagenet clan — the original dysfunctional family — blazed into legend with Katherine Hepburn and Peter O’Toole’s scorching 1968 film adaptation.
Five things to eat or drink: November 2024 - Food & Drink
Nov 4, 2024 · Carnitas at El Rancho Grande II; Photo by Alyssa Buckley Carnitas ︱ El Rancho Grande II. On a hungry day, I ordered the carnitas ($14.50) at El Rancho Grande II, and it more than satisfied.This hot plate had pork tips with onions, rice, refried beans, skin-on potatoes, avocado slices, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, and a side of tortillas.
Cafe & Co is closing this weekend - Smile Politely
Nov 18, 2024 · Downtown Urbana’s longstanding coffee shop Cafeteria & Company is closing permanently. Cafe & Co first opened in 2018, and for six years, the downtown café has been a spot to linger and enjoy coffee with a side of art.The last day of service will be a customer appreciation day this Saturday, November 23rd. Order online in advance or stop by the café.