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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

Champaign to resume speeding prevention grant

Apr 6, 2009

The Champaign Police Department resumed the Illinois Department of Transportation speed enforcement grant on April 1.

Champaign-Urbana Autism Network sponsors first walk during awareness month

By Rosie Powers Apr 6, 2009

Despite the rainy conditions, residents of Champaign-Urbana and University students participated Sunday in the first Autism Walk, held at Parkland College. The Champaign-Urbana Autism Network sponsored the event.

Fire at West Clark Street

Apr 6, 2009

A fire at 1609 W. Clark St. caused significant damage to a Champaign residence.

Champaign-Urbana Autism Network sponsors first walk during awareness month

Apr 6, 2009

Despite the rainy conditions, residents of Champaign-Urbana and University students participated Sunday in the first Autism Walk, held at Parkland College. The Champaign-Urbana Autism Network sponsored the event.

80 staff members laid off in Champaign County School District

Apr 1, 2009

The Champaign County School District has laid off over 80 members of its staff this year. According to Illinois State Law, schools are required to complete a Reduction in Force (RIF) within 45 days of the end of the current school term.

Woman injured in Champaign shooting

By Rachel Small Apr 1, 2009

A 29-year-old woman was injured on the 400 block of East Beardsley Avenue Tuesday night when her two-year-old child accidentally discharged a firearm, according to a report from the Champaign Police Department. The woman was taken to a hospital to be treated for "non-life threatening" injuries.

Woman injured in Champaign shooting

Apr 1, 2009

A 29-year-old woman was injured on the 400 block of East Beardsley Avenue Tuesday night when her two-year-old child accidentally discharged a firearm, according to a report from the Champaign Police Department. The woman was taken to a hospital to be treated for "non-life threatening" injuries.

Controversy about Urbana ballots results in lottery

Apr 1, 2009

After controversy regarding the placement of names on the ballots for next week's Urbana mayoral election, the order of the names was selected in a lottery Wednesday afternoon.

Durbin: Urbana courthouse awarded over $1.3 million to renovate

Apr 1, 2009

The courthouse in downtown Urbana will receive over $1.3 million in federal funding to modernize its facilities through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Arrests made in Champaign burglary spree

Apr 1, 2009

Champaign police have arrested six suspects over the past 16 days in a move they hope will effectively end the large numbers of burglaries that have been plaguing southwest Champaign.

80 staff members laid off in Champaign County School District

Apr 1, 2009

The Champaign County School District has laid off over 80 members of its staff this year. According to Illinois State Law, schools are required to complete a Reduction in Force (RIF) within 45 days of the end of the current school term.

Woman injured in Champaign shooting

Apr 1, 2009

A 29-year-old woman was injured on the 400 block of East Beardsley Avenue Tuesday night when her two-year-old child accidentally discharged a firearm, according to a report from the Champaign Police Department. The woman was taken to a hospital to be treated for "non-life threatening" injuries.