· “UI in final stages of change in communication” (N-G) · “Champaign to host green business summit” (N-G) · “Downtown Champaign Mural Comes Down” (WICD) · “People Share Stories of Survival at Relay for Life” …
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Gerard talkin’ plastic bags on WBEZ
Friday on Eight Forty-Eight we’ll discuss the Plastic Bag and Film Recycling Act with WBEZ’s North Side bureau reporter Odette Yousef and Don Gerard, the mayor of Champaign, Illinois. Listen to a stream of the …
Local news headlines for Friday, June 8
· “Group Opposes Proposed Coal Mine” (WICD) · “Savoy Trustees Allow Video Gaming To Proceed” (WILL) · “Davis plans frequent campaign stops in Champaign County” (N-G) · “New lamps being tested at West Side Park” …
Local news headlines for Thursday, June 7
· “Champaign Council Unanimously Approves Ward Settlement” (WILL) · “Champaign school district mourns death of chief financial official” (N-G) · “Christensen Named U of I Police Chief” (WILL) · “Academic professionals’ union rejects UI’s final …
Campus construction, other headlines for 6/4
Pretty light on local news this morning, as the Daily Illini has most of the stories: · “Flightstar president uncertain of American Airlines bankruptcy’s local effect” (N-G) · “Year’s busiest work period underway for construction …
No bus service for YMCA, and other June 1 headlines
Today in hot-button issues: · “Urbana council member, partner among plaintiffs in same-sex marriage lawsuit” (N-G) The Southwest Champaign MTD continues to be a complete joke: · “C-U Transit Board: Won’t Expand Service in Southwest …
Champaign announces Summer of Food Trucks
Yesterday the City of Champaign posted an announcement on their website titled “City Launches Mobile Food Truck Pilot Project.” It reads, in part: “The City of Champaign is launching a pilot project for the summer months …
Now 5 candidates for council seat, other May 31 headlines
It’s a pretty slow news day, but here are the headlines, nonetheless: · “Fifth Champaign council candidate announces” (N-G) · “Kyle Harrison Gives Advice To Candidates Seeking District 3 Seat” (WICD) · “Frerichs Explains Opposition …
Local news headlines for Wednesday, May 23
· “City Council Approves Bid From Integrys For Municipal Electricity Aggregation” (WICD) · “Renovation proposed for Chem Annex” (N-G) · “Small Fire At Urbana High School” (WAND) · “Sam Banks named director of Don Moyer …
Illini Inn closed, other 5/22 headlines
“GOP Candidate Davis Prepares for Campaign Trail” (WILL) “Ads Stolen from UI Library” (WCIA) “Marine Bank robbed in Champaign” (N-G) “Possible State Education Cuts Could Put Local Schools In Rough Spot” (WAND) “Greenup Man Charged …