With the nearest major theme park hours away, Champaign was treated this past weekend to a dose of fun and rides it doesn’t normally see.

Dozens of women, both young and old, gathered Sunday afternoon at the Champaign Public Library, 200 W. Green St., to get a glimpse of popular ‘chick lit’ author Jennifer Weiner as she stopped by to promote her latest book, “Fly Away Home.”

Squids, sea birds and BP executives were asked to leave the Urbana Market at the Square on Saturday. Or, rather, costumed protestors were.

With the nearest major theme park hours away, Champaign was treated this past weekend to a dose of fun and rides it doesn’t normally see.

Dozens of women, both young and old, gathered Sunday afternoon at the Champaign Public Library, 200 W. Green St., to get a glimpse of popular ‘chick lit’ author Jennifer Weiner as she stopped by to promote her latest book, “Fly Away Home.”

The University of Illinois Board of Trustees voted Thursday to approve the student-supported increase of the sustainability fee from $5 to $14.

For the next week, the corner of Coler and Fairview avenues will be a little busier than normal as the Champaign County Fair revs into high gear.

Family and friends are looking to the community to keep the memory of Ashley Ames alive.

The University of Illinois Board of Trustees voted Thursday to approve the student-supported increase of the sustainability fee from $5 to $14.

Family and friends are looking to the community to keep the memory of Ashley Ames alive.

For the next week, the corner of Coler and Fairview avenues will be a little busier than normal as the Champaign County Fair revs into high gear.

The University of Illinois Board of Trustees voted Thursday to approve the student-supported increase of the sustainability fee from $5 to $14.