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Dec 12, 2024 · Amanda Brennan on Twitter BEST Rumspringa: The Emu. Oh, to be a captive emu who has escaped captivity. In early May 2023, an emu was spotted crossing I-74, but was able to evade capture.It was spotted a couple weeks later, prompting SP’s Mara Thacker to pen this love letter to the emu. In July of this year, the emu — a lady emu — was captured and returned to her owner in Vermillion County.
It is Written: The Slumdog Millionaire Phenomenon
Jan 28, 2009 · Police Inspector: “Doctors, lawyers…never get past 60 thousand rupees. He’s won 10 million…What can a slumdog possibly know?” Jamal: “The answers.”
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Dec 11, 2024 · Carl Busch WORST three-peat: Sweet Basil Café’s failed health inspections. October 24, 2024: “Three mortar mixers, one of which had flaking paint and was soiled with food residue, were used with power drills to mix up batter and beat eggs, not approved.The mixers were condemned and marked with stickers, and the PIC was directed to purchase an immersion blender.Orange Home Depot 5-gallon ...
Five things in arts: December 2024 - Arts - Smile Politely
Dec 3, 2024 · 70 Secrets of Marmalade Kittens at Station Theatre. Urbana’s Station Theatre closes out 2024 with theatre that truly purrs. Gab Reisman’s 70 Secrets of Marmalade Kittens weaves a magical tale through the eyes of felines who witness their humans’ triumphs and tragedies. Gab Reisman’s imaginative play blends whimsy with wisdom as our furry narrators reveal the hidden lives of a family in ...
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Winter watch list showcases Central Illinois film talent
Dec 10, 2024 · Skip the usual holiday flicks. From hilarious heists to supernatural reunions, six locally-made films from Champaign or Champaign-adjacent filmmakers and studios are hitting theaters and major streaming platforms this December.
Ryan Gosling really is “Handsome” - Champaign-Urbana's Culture …
Apr 24, 2013 · The opening shots of The Place Beyond the Pines take us inside the reckless world of “Handsome Luke” Glanton (Ryan Gosling) where we will remain, even after the film credits have rolled. We’re shown the heavily tattooed Glanton wielding his switchblade and, as he exits his trailer, we follow him through the nighttime carnival screams and lights, into the dirt bike tent and his cage.
Brim’s inherited memories haunt the Virginia Theatre
Dec 5, 2024 · Namara, Dailey, and Lau at the Virginia Theatre; Photo by Amy Penne. At the premiere of Brim this past Sunday, director Keenan Dailey, a University of Illinois graduate, noted, “we wanted to give audiences an emotive experience of the reality of all of this scientific research into the cognitive impact of generational racism. It’s …
Music - Smile Politely — Champaign-Urbana's Culture Magazine
Dec 10, 2024 · The Overture is a rundown of live music and performances happening in and around Champaign-Urbana each week. All of the information is accurate at time of publishing; however, all shows and performances are subject to …