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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

Council weighs Christian school relocation, trail systems at session

Feb 23, 2011

The Champaign City Council convened Tuesday night for a study session to discuss four different topics: the Building Code Package, Trails Master Plan, GIS Plan Update and the Judah Christian School Site relocation.

2/22 blotter

Feb 21, 2011

Champaign

Few demographic changes since 2000 census data

Feb 21, 2011

Recently released 2010 census information regarding the city of Champaign shows a boom in population with relatively little change in demographic makeup.

Champaign Police search for suspects, witnesses in sexual assault case

Feb 21, 2011

The Champaign Police Department is searching for a suspect and two possible witnesses associated with an incident of sexual assault that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, Feb. 13 around 1 a.m. near the U of I campus.

Lane closure due to Carle construction

Feb 21, 2011

Westbound traffic on University Avenue between Orchard and Coler streets will be reduced to one lane beginning Monday.

Council to vote on construction of Urbana walkway

Feb 20, 2011

A $934,000 project for an eight-foot wide path and 75-by-12 foot pedestrian bridge along the west side of High Cross Road in Urbana will be voted on at the Urbana City Council’s regular meeting Monday.

Police Blotter 02-21-2011

Feb 20, 2011

Champaign

Police Blotter 02-18-2011

Feb 18, 2011

Champaign

Urbana couple, pilot yet to discuss damages after plane crash

Feb 18, 2011

After pilot Daniel Folk crashed into an Urbana home yesterday whilst landing his private plane, he was rushed to Carle Foundation Hospital. When The Daily Illini called the hospital at 9:40 a.m. today, a Carle spokesperson said "he has been treated and released."

UI’s lab contamination triggers first US cowpox infection

Feb 18, 2011

A University researcher came down with cowpox infection this past summer, and investigators narrowed down the cause to one possible explanation - lab contamination. This worker is the first person in the U.S. to get cowpox, which exists in labs and is most prevalent in Europe and Asia, where rats and other animals carry this infectious disease.

Primary elections for Champaign City Council next week

Feb 18, 2011

This year’s Champaign City Council elections are for the positions the office of Mayor, three people to the At-Large City Council offices and one person to the office of District 5 Council for a two year term, according to Champaign City Council website.

Pilot in good condition after plane crash

Feb 17, 2011

A pilot attempting to land a small, private plane crashed into the yard of an Urbana home Thursday morning.