What’s up with all the bank robberies? East Champaign renames a street to honor an activist, and other top stories: “Four Finalists To Replace Tim Johnson on November Ballot Talk” (WICD) “Urbana City Council Backs …
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Local news headlines for Tuesday, May 8
Don’t put yourself in a position to get your foot cut off by a train, folks. And other news from around our fair cities: “Woman Loses Foot After Train Accident” (WAND) “Cities defend ‘revenue increases’ …
Listen Up: May 7–13
So, it's finals week, and there's next to nothing going on in the world of campus speakers. Bear with us!
Local news headlines for Monday, May 7
A wet Monday morning brings these top stories: “Republican Candidates Narrowed Down for 13th Congressional Seat” (WILL) “It’s Your Business: Food truck to help Cracked duo break into breakfast” (N-G) “County may start looking at …
Local news headlines for Thursday, May 3
We have just a couple today, but they’re good ones. Police Chief Pledges to Make Changes to Citizen Complaint Review Process (CI) Officers’ actions in pepper-spray incident being reviewed for discipline (N-G) Update, …
Local news headlines for Wednesday, May 2
So, the last 24 hours have brought a lot of news our way, from storms to hotels to bikes to balanced budgets. Oh, and ectasy is still a thing? “Tornado Rips Through Champaign County Causing …
Local news headlines for Tuesday, May 1
Glancing around on a gray morning: “May 11: Stop the County Board from Spending $20 Million on a New Jail!” (UCIMC) “University employees protest lack of pay-raises” (DI) “Downtown Hotel Renderings Released” (WICD) “Cobb Talks …
Listen Up: Apr. 30 – May 6
Indigenous rights in Peru, non-edible oils in biofuels, and queer art at the country club, all for you this week.
Local news headlines for Monday, April 30
A quick tour of the top stories around Champaign-Urbana: “Local Schools See Deep Drop in White Students” (WILL) “Chemical Drift Threatening Nature in Central Illinois” (WCIA) “Exam canceled after students distribute information online” (DI) “Champaign …
GEO to hold Flex-N-Gate rally today at noon
From a GEO press release: ADDENDUM: Rally to be held today at 12 noon, outside Huff Hall ——————————————————————————————————- Flex-N-Gate Workers to Speak at Rally Urging UIUC Alumnus Shahid Khan to Improve Health and Environmental Conditions at …