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The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Arrest warrant issued for Clark Street shooting

Mar 7, 2011

The Champaign Police Department is searching for the man associated with a case of home invasion and with the shooting a victim that was reported at the 1500 block of West Clark Street at 8:45 p.m. on March 4. An arrest warrant has been issued for Clemon Adkinson on charges of aggravated battery with a firearm.

County clerk urges student voters to register before Tuesday

Mar 7, 2011

Tuesday marks the last day that students and other Champaign County citizens can register to vote in the upcoming consolidated elections. Champaign Mayor Jerry Schweighart, a Republican, will face Champaign businessman Don Gerard, an independent, in the April 5 mayoral election. Included in the election are the seats on Champaign City Council, an Urbana alderman position and various spots within villages in the county.

Champaign mayor and candidate to debate

Mar 7, 2011

Champaign Mayor Jerry Schweighart and candidate Don Gerard are set to debate from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday March 16 at the main branch of the Champaign Public Library.

Illinois faces growing bedbug problem

Mar 7, 2011

Bedbugs present an issue on the rise in not only health and medical issues but in the court and legislative system in the U.S.

Police Blotter 3-2-2011

Mar 6, 2011

Champaign

Champaign Police investigate shooting on Clark Street

Mar 6, 2011

Champaign Police responded to a report of a home invasion with a shooting victim at the 1500 block of West Clark Street on at 8:45 p.m. on Friday.

Carle to update Urbana city council on additions Monday

Mar 6, 2011

Carle Foundation Hospital is making additions to its campus. To inform the city of Urbana, a representative from Carle will be giving an update Monday night at the Urbana City Council meeting.

Student remains in critical condition after being hit by two vehicles

Mar 5, 2011

A 21-year-old UI student was hit by two vehicles around 11 p.m. on Friday while crossing University Avenue, near McCullough Street. Bradley Bunte was crossing University against traffic when a van clipped him, knocking him to the ground. A second van then ran him over.

Police monitor Facebook Unofficial event

Mar 4, 2011

Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day might have never become the celebration it is today if Facebook was never created.

Know your rights for Unofficial

Mar 4, 2011

The fact that not many students know the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution on a typical weekend is a problem.

Tougher enforcements hold back celebrations

Mar 4, 2011

The line at Red Lion has been about 20 to 30 people long around 1 p.m. with an estimated wait time of 20 minutes.

Students concerned about Unofficial safety

Mar 4, 2011

Although the campus is buzzing about Unofficial, many students are hoping that others remain safe during the day.