The Illinois Marathon is being held this Saturday, April 28. The marathon helps to generate funds for a small list of charitable organizations. Champaign-based Prairie Rivers Network, a clean water and river conservation organization, is …
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Pacifica Quartet leaving U of I…
…and going to Indiana. http://www.news-gazette.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/music/2012-03-07/pacifica-quartet-leaving-illinois-indiana.html
Rep. Tim Johnson calls Grover Norquist anti-tax pledge “disingenuous and irresponsible.”
Rep. Tim Johnson had some sharp words for the anti-tax pledge pushed by Americans for Tax Reform, the anti-tax group headed by Grover Norquist. In 2002, Johnson (or someone from his staff) apparently signed on …
State Police says officer followed proper procedure, mayor to seek FBI review
See 11:00 and 15:40 The Illinois State Police has concluded a review of the incident that occurred on campustown on June 5, 2011, and found that the officer involved followed Department policy under the Champaign …
Illini football parents to thank God “We’re not Penn State. We’re not Ohio State.”
http://www.pjstar.com/sports/illini/x1821246794/Illinois-parents-plan-to-pray-for-team
Story of Stuff author and filmmaker speaking at Illini Union tonight
As part of the “One Book, One Campus” lecture series, Annie Leonard, the filmmaker and author of The Story of Stuff, will be speaking tonight at the Illini Union Illini Rooms at 7:00 PM. Be …
Illini football player shot in hand
Illinois football player Trulon Henry was hit in the hand by a gunshot at an off-campus party early Sunday morning. It appears Henry was called to the party to encourage other players to leave. He …
Free electronics recycling this Saturday
Starting Jan. 1, 2012, it will be illegal in Illinois to throw certain electronics into the trash. Residents and haulers could be fined for violating the law. From the News Gazette: What: Countywide …
Documentary “Bag It” and panel discussion this Tuesday at the Art Theater
The Art Theater will be showing the award-winning documentary Bag It on Tuesday, September 20, 2011, at 7 PM. The event is co-sponsored by Prairie Rivers Network*, Champaign Surplus and The Common Ground Food Co-op. …
Green Party pres. candidate David Cobb to speak Monday on Corporate Personhood
NATIONAL MOVE TO AMEND SPOKESMAN TO APPEAR LOCALLYNational Democracy Activist to Visit Champaign-Urbana, Illinois (Urbana, IL)-The Independent Media Center will host a community forum on “Creating Democracy and Challenging Corporate Rule” with guest speaker David …