Records & Radio | How WLS developed its statewide dominance
A reader’s question sent me down a J. Mark Powell-type rabbit hole.But first: this week’s Quiz Question. When you combine the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart and the Billboard Top…
Patricia Hruby Powell | Little-known history
In exquisite yet accessible poetry, Nadine Pinede tells the story of Lucille’s coming of age in “When the Mapou Sings” (Candlewick 2024).The story is set in 1935 Haiti, when the…
Champaign's Neil Street Plaza to have 'soft launch' in May
CHAMPAIGN — Construction crews are nearing completion on the first phase of a project intended to create a downtown destination for community members and visitors alike.“The idea for the plaza…