Sing us a song: Musical based on 'Piano Man' coming to C-U
Kyle Martin never saw it coming.One day, he's the music pastor at a church in California. The next day, he's Billy Joel."My voice teacher in Los Angeles had worked with the previous 'Piano Man' in...
View Article400,000 miles later, man sticking with 1990 Honda
Jerry Loyet nods his head and agrees that Americans are keeping their cars longer and putting more miles on them than ever before.Then he rolls his eyes, takes a breath and proudly exhales: "Not this...
View ArticleThe Wine Rack: Cultivating a taste for affordable wines
Hey there. Long time, no see.Well, at least from this vantage point. It's been more than three years since this wine column last appeared, put on hiatus because I just didn't have enough time to devote...
View ArticleFruit beer an antidote to summer thirst, but beware of 'ick' factor
Fruit beer is one of those odd pairing of words that don't seem to go together, like "quiet Harley,""liberal Republican" and "lovable mosquito." read more
View ArticleC-U's Chuck Wagon Diner, its sign reunited, restored
The glowing neon cowboy, with his welcoming "Howdy Folks," will once again be a beacon to hungry travelers.Now restored to its maroon and yellow glory, the sign will soon be reunited with an old...
View Article13th Motor Muster to pay tribute to 16th president
Chris Payne owns a car of gold thanks to her tongue of gold.read more
View ArticleEco-friendly subdivision's developer to put home on display
Debbie Insana is out to prove that there are various shades of green with the first house – the Insana family house – at her Brickhouses Road development in rural Urbana.The house will be showcased...
View ArticleThe Wine Rack: Taste testing 'house' recommendations
That towering wall of wine bottles can be darn intimidating.Cabernets, chardonnays, pinot grigios, pinot noirs, white zinfandels, red zinfandels, merlots – from places near (Illinois, with our...
View ArticleCorps of Discovery members provide help for natural areas
Loren "Bill" Wasson is passionate about dragonflies – and it shows in his photography of the majestic, hovering-darting insects."Oh, my gosh," gushes Judy Miller, the environmental program manager for...
View ArticleBeatles tribute band set to invade Assembly Hall
Thousands saw The Beatles perform live during the iconic band's heyday – but millions would have liked to have had the opportunity.Now is your chance to at least see a facsimile of The Beatles when the...
View ArticleIndiana veteran's museum filled with military history
Some people enjoy old bottles and glassware. For others, the choice might be stamps or coins. Fred Ropkey collects tanks and armament.At his Ropkey Armor Museum in Crawfordsville, Ind., about 75 miles...
View ArticleBook looks at 150 years of nature, change
The modern story of the plants, animals and insects of Illinois is also the story of the Illinois Natural History Survey.And it is the story of people and their impact on the landscape.read more
View ArticleTwo friends decorate house in brilliant holiday tradition
TUSCOLA – Bruce Wood works two full-time occupations when it comes to the holiday season – pharmacist by day, lighting designer by night.Starting about Nov. 1, Wood and his friend Ron Dadiras work...
View ArticleLast call for Indiana tickets
We're giving tickets away to Saturday's ESPN2 game against the Hoosiersread more
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