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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

Locals voters elect incumbents, vote to pass referenda

Apr 8, 2009

Incumbent Mayor Laurel Prussing reelected

Four running to lead, represent Urbana

Apr 7, 2009

Laurel Prussing

University graduate challenges 20-year incumbent in Champaign elections

Apr 7, 2009

It has been 20 years since voters in Champaign have seen any name other than Brian Christie's on the ballot for the city's assessor. Today, there will be another option: a 23-year-old University graduate is challenging the 20-year-incumbent for assessor.

University graduate challenges 20-year incumbent in Champaign elections

Apr 7, 2009

It has been 20 years since voters in Champaign have seen any name other than Brian Christie's on the ballot for the city's assessor. Today, there will be another option: a 23-year-old University graduate is challenging the 20-year-incumbent for assessor.

Four candidates vie for two spots in campus districts of Champaign Council

By Kevin McLoughlin Apr 7, 2009

In Tuesday’s County elections, Champaign City Council members from districts 1-5 are up for election.

Four candidates vie for two spots in campus districts of Champaign Council

Apr 7, 2009

In Tuesday’s County elections, Champaign City Council members from districts 1-5 are up for election.

City council rejects re-zoning plans for lot in Historic East Urbana

Apr 7, 2009

The Urbana City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Monday night denying the re-zoning of a 0.24 acre parcel located at 708 South Vine Street in Urbana, Ill. Mojo Properties, LLC, petitioned to re-zone this vacant lot in Historic East Urbana from an R-3 (single or duplex-family residential) to an R-4 (multiple family residential).

City council rejects re-zoning plans for lot in Historic East Urbana

Apr 7, 2009

The Urbana City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Monday night denying the re-zoning of a 0.24 acre parcel located at 708 South Vine Street in Urbana, Ill. Mojo Properties, LLC, petitioned to re-zone this vacant lot in Historic East Urbana from an R-3 (single or duplex-family residential) to an R-4 (multiple family residential).

Champaign County polling locations

Apr 7, 2009

Polling locations

Champaign County polling locations

Apr 7, 2009

Polling locations

Low turnout observed at Campustown polling places

Apr 7, 2009

In Tuesday's election, polling places on campus received little traffic.

Candidates battle for Urbana council positions

Apr 7, 2009

A number of candidates will appear on Tuesday's ballot for the Urbana City Council, and Ward 2, in particular, will be a highly contested seat.