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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

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Local medical foundation loses tax exemption, seeks legal remedies

Feb 17, 2011

Last March, Provena Covenant Medical Center lost an Illinois Supreme Court case when their evidence fell short of proving that it was operating as a charity or religious institution deserving of property tax exemption. In turn, they had to pay millions of dollars back for five years of missed tax payments.

President’s Day closings

Feb 16, 2011

President’s Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February to honor George Washington’s birthday. Below is a list of places that will be closed for the holiday.

Champaign runaway finds second chance in transitional center

Feb 15, 2011

Tyler Johnson hid behind a hedge. He had run away from home and all his belongings were packed in two black garbage bags. He had a pitcher of water and had not eaten all day. He planned out his next two weeks until he could live at the TIMES Center. He needed a place to stay.