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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

Easier access to Campustown could result from expansion

Jun 27, 2011

The University hosted an informational open house along with the city of Champaign to educate the public about the South Fourth Street Extension Project, which would involve constructing an improved Fourth Street from Windsor Road to St. Mary’s Road.

City of Champaign set to celebrate 150th anniversary

By Avani Chhaya Jun 20, 2011

The city of Champaign will celebrate its 150th Anniversary in a Unity Celebration on Thursday, revolving around the theme of “our best yesterday, today and the future.”

Zorba’s back in business

Jun 19, 2011

One of the biggest draws to the Taste was Zorba’s Restaurant, which made its comeback after the main restaurant burned down in the spring, along with Mia Za’s and the clothing store Pitaya. Zorba’s workers at the event said the restaurant plans to reopen its storefront on Green Street this fall. Several people said Zorba’s drew them to the Taste.

Police Blotter: 6/20/2011

Jun 19, 2011

*Champaign*

Police Blotter 6/17/2011

Jun 16, 2011

*Champaign*

Relay participants strive to find cure for cancer

Jun 16, 2011

Champaign-Urbana residents will be walking to help find a cure for cancer this weekend.

Second liquor licensing restriction ordinance to come to a vote

Jun 16, 2011

As crime has spiked in southeast Urbana, attention has been focused on one of its perceived causes: liquor stores. The city council has already passed an ordinance restricting the amount of liquor licenses Urbana will give out, and it may pass another.

Police Blotter 6/15/2011

Jun 14, 2011

*Champaign*

Local Briefs 6/8/2011

Jun 7, 2011

h2. Crime Alert issued for aggravated robbery

Police Blotter 6/8/2011

Jun 7, 2011

h2. Champaign

Ten bike stations to be set up to aid Bike to Work Day participants

May 2, 2011

Champaign County Bikes, a local bike advocacy group, will host the second annual C-U Bike to Work Day on Tuesday to promote bicycling over driving to work and school.

Seven things to do with 7 final days

Apr 25, 2011

With their time in college waning, the class of 2011 is making the most of their days on campus. After all the late night cram sessions, parties and memories made here in Champaign-Urbana, graduating seniors shared seven ways that they will be spending their last seven days.