The U.S. Department of Justice concluded its investigation into the accidental shooting of Kiwane Carrington on Monday, ruling that the evidence “did not establish a prosecutable violation of any federal criminal civil rights statute,” according to a press release.

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Champaign City Council will convene Tuesday night for its regularly scheduled meeting to talk about the effects the cleanup of all the snow due to inclement weather has had on the city’s budget.

The U.S. Department of Justice concluded its investigation into the accidental shooting of Kiwane Carrington on Monday, ruling that the evidence “did not establish a prosecutable violation of any federal criminal civil rights statute,” according to a press release.

A topic of debate since May 2010, the 135-year-old Halberstadt House, 104 N. Central Ave., is again on the table for discussion about its landmark status — but for discussion only. The item is listed on the agenda as an update during the Committee-of-the-Whole meeting at Urbana City Council’s regular meeting Monday.

Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish knows better than most people about hatred.

Echoing the words that Abraham Lincoln spoke a sesquicentennial ago, about 46 citizens of Champaign and Urbana — along with thousands throughout the nation – participated in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record of most simultaneous readings from the same document.

Champaign

It's that time of year again. Flowers and chocolate will flood mailboxes just as Facebook relationship statuses will amass comments - for better or worse. Both singles and couples can anticipate something "special" on Valentine's Day.

Nothing sounds better than a steaming hot plate of waffle fries and a chicken sandwich, but University students may be biting into more than they can chew. Chick-fil-A, an original Southern restaurant and fast food chain, has been openly criticized for its transparent Christian values and conservative religious ideals.

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While students are busy planning their night out, the Champaign Police Department is planning its next round of bar checks.