Good Reads: 4/8/19
R. Kelly in Springfield, VeoRide electric bikes, and more.

R. Kelly Gives 28-Second Performance In Springfield
Yikes.
(Associated Press via Stereogum)
VeoRide's electric bikes are a lot of fun
Tried one out this weekend. It has a lot of pick-up and a built-in horn. What could be better? Nothing. Champaign is goofy.
Here's a cool time-lapse of Altgeld from last night
It's finally nice out.
Sunday night time-lapse (ft. my backpack)r/UIUC
Listen to Smile Politely and Pygmalion Festival founder Seth Fein on I Have To Ask...
Brunderwood threw out the first pitch at the Cubs' home opener today
Look at that form.
VIDEO: Take a tour of Krannert Center
It's kind of like that grade school field trip we all took (if you grew up here) except like a little more interesting and way more convenient.
(Anthony Zilis / News-Gazette)
Lovie keeps landing good recruits
The first two signees of the class of 2020 committed yesterday and includes Reggie Love, a 4-star commit from St. Louis who had offers from Wisconsin and Tennessee. So that's pretty tight.
Read the Chicago Tribune'scoverage of the signings here.