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December 3, 2014 (December 3, 2014)

Noteworthy anniversary

Illinois / regional Lincoln

Today marks the 196th anniversary of Illinois becoming a part of the United States. Not yet the Land of Lincoln—the Railsplitter had just turned nine the previous winter—Illinois forever left […]

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November 30, 2014 (January 9, 2019)

The winter mushroom, Flammulina velutipes

Illinois / regional Mushroom Monday new books photography

Flammulina velutipes (Curtis) Singer Edible, but tough. Despite appearances, the commercially produced “enoki” mushroom found in many grocery stores is a cultivated form of this mushroom. One of the best-known […]

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November 21, 2014 (November 21, 2014)

Best of Illinois: Food goes here

food forthcoming books Illinois / regional

Whether you want to feed the mind or the body, the UI Press steadily serves up titles in food studies and culinary history that offer astounding insights on our eats. Indeed, we wouldn’t […]

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November 19, 2014 (November 17, 2014)

Best of Illinois: Exploring nature and finding fungus

Best of Illinois Exploring Illinois food Illinois / regional Mushroom Monday

The Best of Illinois regional catalog highlights some Press titles that focus on Midwestern subjects including history, art, architecture, food, politics, music and more. Three titles that focus on natural […]

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November 18, 2014 (November 18, 2014)

Lorado Taft event on the University of Illinois campus – December 4, 2014

art Getting to know Champaign-Urbana Illinois / regional

December 4, 2014, 4:00-5:00pm Lorado Taft: The Sculptor’s Legacy Spurlock Museum, Knight Auditorium 600 S. Gregory St., Urbana, IL Lorado Taft is known to University of Illinois students and alumni […]

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November 10, 2014 (November 10, 2014)

Event: Remembering World War One

Illinois / regional military history music Uncategorized

11-11-11: World War I Remembered through Words and Melody Guest lecture featuring William Brooks 11:00 a.m. Sousa Archives and Center for American Music Admission: Free The eleventh hour of the […]

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October 31, 2014 (October 31, 2014)

Hear Our Truths: Black Girl Genius Week November 3-8

author events authors black studies dance feminist studies Illinois / regional local authors music

Ruth Nicole Brown’s book Hear Our Truths: The Creative Potential of Black Girlhood examines how Saving Our Lives Hear Our Truths, or SOLHOT, a radical youth intervention, provides a space […]

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October 7, 2014 (October 7, 2014)

Author Berenbaum honored by President

authors awards food Illinois / regional local authors

University of Illinois press author and professor of entomology May Berenbaum has been awarded the National Medal of Science. The Medal is the nation’s highest honor for “achievement and leadership […]

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September 29, 2014 (October 1, 2014)

Oktoberfest in the Heartland

author commentary food Illinois / regional travel

When Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig tied the knot with Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen in October of 1810 a few kegs were tapped and a new tradition was born. The modern “Oktoberfest” is […]

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September 24, 2014 (September 18, 2014)

Aqua adds to the new face of Chicago

architecture Chicago Illinois / regional

Standing 82 stories at 225 N. Columbus Drive, Chicago’s Aqua was named  the Emporis Skyscraper Award “skyscraper of the year” on September 24, 2010. This unique mixed-use residential building is featured on […]

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September 18, 2014 (September 22, 2014)

Q&A with Collaborators for Emancipation authors

american history author commentary Illinois / regional Lincoln religion

Collaborators for Emancipation is an examination of the relationship between President Abraham Lincoln and Congregational minister Owen Lovejoy. Authors William F. Moore and Jane Ann Moore collaborated themselves on both […]

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September 5, 2014 (May 2, 2017)

Entoloma salmoneum, or the hunt for the gnome’s hat of mushrooms

Illinois / regional Mushroom Monday new books photography

Entoloma salmoneum (Peck) Saccardo  Entoloma salmoneum can be found growing alone or scattered in leaf litter under hardwoods, or in moss under conifers; frequently on rotting, moss-covered conifer logs. When […]

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