Urbana honors Ebert with plaque by childhood home

URBANA – Michael and Jackie Esteves stood in front of their home late Wednesday morning, sipping mimosas and, with friends and family, celebrating a special occasion.

Observing them were 100 or so people, most of them strangers to the Esteveses, milling about in the street.

"It's very surreal and very strange to wake up and know people are staring at your house," said Michael, a bass guitarist for the Brat Pack and other groups. "I'm used to being on stage, but it's still kind of weird."

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