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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

Sales tax increase to appear on April ballot, fund 14 school districts

Mar 30, 2009

A referendum proposing a 1 percent sales tax increase in Champaign County will be on ballots in the county's April elections.

Local stations make decisions about analog broadcasting

By Jill Disis Mar 30, 2009

Local stations are finding different ways to approach the switch to digital broadcasting.

Local stations make decisions about analog broadcasting

Mar 30, 2009

Local stations are finding different ways to approach the switch to digital broadcasting.

Unlawful gun possession reported in Urbana

By Colleen Vest Mar 30, 2009

A 26-year-old man reported an aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition at the 1200 block of North Wright Street Friday night.

University alumnus explores Internet comedy world

Mar 29, 2009

Making comedy videos for a living sounds like every college student's dream. Matthew Gill, a 2001 graduate of the University's College of Communications, now College of Media, has managed to turn that dream into a reality. After graduating with a degree in advertising and working as a TV executive at CBS, Gill realized making people laugh was his true passion.

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University alumnus explores Internet comedy world

By James VandeBerg Mar 29, 2009

Making comedy videos for a living sounds like every college student's dream. Matthew Gill, a 2001 graduate of the University's College of Communications, now College of Media, has managed to turn that dream into a reality. After graduating with a degree in advertising and working as a TV executive at CBS, Gill realized making people laugh was his true passion.

University alumnus explores Internet comedy world

Mar 29, 2009

Making comedy videos for a living sounds like every college student's dream. Matthew Gill, a 2001 graduate of the University's College of Communications, now College of Media, has managed to turn that dream into a reality. After graduating with a degree in advertising and working as a TV executive at CBS, Gill realized making people laugh was his true passion.

Early adoption of tobacco tax has smokers fuming

Mar 18, 2009

Some Champaign-Urbana smokers are angry about local stores' early enactment of the 155 percent federal excise tax on certain tobacco products. Its start date was supposed to be April 1.

Council reviews proposed cuts to 2010 budget

Mar 18, 2009

The Champaign City Council held a study session Tuesday night to discuss the proposed 2009-2010 budget and a fiscal sustainability plan.

Early adoption of tobacco tax has smokers fuming

By Megan Graham Mar 18, 2009

Some Champaign-Urbana smokers are angry about local stores' early enactment of the 155 percent federal excise tax on certain tobacco products. Its start date was supposed to be April 1.

Early adoption of tobacco tax has smokers fuming

Mar 18, 2009

Some Champaign-Urbana smokers are angry about local stores' early enactment of the 155 percent federal excise tax on certain tobacco products. Its start date was supposed to be April 1.

Council reviews proposed cuts to 2010 budget

By Megan Graham Mar 18, 2009

The Champaign City Council held a study session Tuesday night to discuss the proposed 2009-2010 budget and a fiscal sustainability plan.