Man stabbed on Green Street following presumed altercation
By Hannah Preston, Staff writer
June 23, 2019
Filed under Around Campus, Crime, News, Top Stories
A 66-year-old man was taken into custody after allegedly stabbing another 42-year-old man on Friday afternoon. The victim's injuries were deemed non-life-threatening. The stabbing took place in Campustown on the 600 block of East Green Street at 3:21 p.m. The suspect has been arrested and taken into...
Cases rest after Christensen’s ex-wife, ex-girlfriend testify
By Samantha Boyle, News Editor
June 21, 2019
Filed under Champaign-Urbana, Crime, News
After numerous witnesses took the stand over the last week and a half, closing statements in Brendt Christensen’s trial are set to begin on Monday. Although the defense has not denied Christensen’s responsibility in the death of visiting scholar Yingying Zhang’s death, he is still pleading not...
University police, administrators to consult on addressing forthcoming marijuana legalization in Illinois
By Eunice Alpasan, Staff writer
June 20, 2019
Filed under Around Campus, News, Top Stories
The Illinois General Assembly recently approved a bill would legalize recreational marijuana in the state. Recreational marijuana will go on sale in Illinois starting January 1, 2020. Adults 21 years and older will be able to legally purchase marijuana from approved marijuana dispensaries. Patrick Wa...
Second week in guilt phase of Brendt Christensen’s trial begins
By Samantha Boyle, News Editor
June 18, 2019
Filed under Champaign-Urbana, Crime, News
The guilt phase of Brendt Christensen’s trial continued Monday, even after one attorney told the jury that the counsel will not deny Christensen killed visiting scholar, Yingying Zhang. Since the guilt phase began last Wednesday, several witnesses have testified and evidence has been brought forward...
Krannert Center announces performances in 50th season
By Hannah Preston, Interim editor-in-chief
June 18, 2019
Filed under Around Campus, Arts & Entertainment, Champaign-Urbana, News, Showcase
The Krannert Center for the Performing Arts has announced the performances and projects taking part in their upcoming 2019-2020 season, the second in a two-season 50th anniversary celebration of the opening of the center. The center promises a wide variety of performances will grace their stages,...
University library to display typewriters of former editor-in-chief Roger Ebert, Hugh Hefner
By Hannah Preston, Interim editor-in-chief
June 17, 2019
Filed under Around Campus, News, Showcase
The typewriters of famed University alum — including movie critic Roger Ebert, Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner, writer Carl Sandburg and novelist James Jones — are on display at the Rare Book & Manuscript Library, located within the Main Library. The exhibit showcases the early works of the likes...
Illini 4000 riders make stop in Champaign on their cross-country bike ride for cancer
By Eunice Alpasan, Staff writer
June 16, 2019
From New York City to San Francisco, 17 University students are trekking a 4,787-mile bike ride journey across the country to raise money for cancer. Last Tuesday, riders from the nonprofit organization Illini 4000 made a stop in Champaign during their 78-day cross-country trip. They were greeted...
Events leading up to Yingying Zhang’s disappearance explained in opening statements
By Samantha Boyle, News Editor
June 12, 2019
Filed under Champaign-Urbana, Crime, News
After nine witness testimonies and the defense telling the jury they won’t deny the fact that Brendt Christensen is responsible for the death of visiting scholar Yingying Zhang, the court adjourned at around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Four University of Illinois Police Department officers testified in...
Brendt Christensen’s lawyers acknowledge he killed Yingying Zhang
By Samantha Boyle, News Editor
June 12, 2019
Filed under Champaign-Urbana, Crime, News
Opening statements for the accused kidnapper and murderer of visiting scholar, Yingying Zhang began Wednesday morning. Christensen’s defense attorney, George Taseff, said the defense acknowledges Christensen’s responsibility in Zhang’s death. “Brendt Christensen is responsible for the death...
Jury for Brendt Christensen’s trial will be seated by Tuesday
By Samantha Boyle, News Editor
June 10, 2019
Filed under Crime, News, Showcase
Opening statements for Brendt Christensen’s trial will begin Wednesday. Christensen is the alleged kidnapper and killer of visiting scholar Yingying Zhang and is being charged by the federal government for kidnapping resulting in death. Christensen is also facing two nonfederal charges for giving...
Fire near apartment building causes power loss, resident displacement
By Samantha Boyle, News Editor
June 9, 2019
Filed under Around Campus, Champaign-Urbana, Crime, News
A resident of an apartment building on Green Street discovered and reported a fire Saturday around 11:56 p.m. According to a City of Champaign press release, firefighters found flames in the back of the apartment building located at 509 E. Green St. The flames extended to the building’s electric m...
Commission report calls for formal retirement of Chief Illiniwek, suggests remembrance in moving forward
By Eunice Alpasan, Staff writer
June 7, 2019
Filed under Around Campus, News, Showcase, Top Stories
The Chancellor’s Commission on Native Imagery: Healing and Reconciliation released its report to provide suggestions on how the University can create a path forward with the retirement of Chief Illiniwek. The report suggested holding a public event for the recognition and commemoration of the hi...
