Despite a recent spike in heat, Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel said that 90 degree heat in June isn't too unusual for central Illinois, especially in the second half of the month.

Despite a recent spike in heat, Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel said that 90 degree heat in June isn't too unusual for central Illinois, especially in the second half of the month.

Champaign

In the midst of declining city revenues, Champaign city council was forced to make more than $6 million in cuts in order to balance the budget and sustain the city. A budget of $114 million passed Tuesday night for the fiscal year 2009/2010 which begins July 1.

Champaign

In the midst of declining city revenues, Champaign city council was forced to make more than $6 million in cuts in order to balance the budget and sustain the city. A budget of $114 million passed Tuesday night for the fiscal year 2009/2010 which begins July 1.

Champaign

In the midst of declining city revenues, Champaign city council was forced to make more than $6 million in cuts in order to balance the budget and sustain the city. A budget of $114 million passed Tuesday night for the fiscal year 2009/2010 which begins July 1.

Champaign

In the midst of declining city revenues, Champaign city council was forced to make more than $6 million in cuts in order to balance the budget and sustain the city. A budget of $114 million passed Tuesday night for the fiscal year 2009/2010 which begins July 1.

Catherine Novak can identify at least 10 medicinal or edible plants within a block-and-a-half walk from her shop in downtown Urbana.

Champaign