Champaign police may pull key permits, which would force cancellation of the race, if more volunteers don’t step forward: http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2009/03/17/illinois_marathon_could_be_called_off_for_lack_of_volunteers
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Blog Watch: This Just In
Gnight Girl does her part to support the troops when she and her husband helped a soldier on leave have a good time in Downtown Champaign.
Blog Watch: IlliniPundit
IlliniPundit has a report from the Champaign County Republican Party’s Lincoln Day Dinner. Sounds like all is well.
The Overture: March 16–22
Music from Ireland, Australia, and a band named after the greatest dessert ever made. Find out about the week’s best shows.
From the DI: Mumford House staying put
The Board of Trustees decided last week that the Mumford House will stay on the South Quad, after talk that it would be relocated. The Daily Illini editorial board talks about how we got to …
From the N-G: Urbana residents upset by proposed Casey’s
Which is worse: an abandoned farmhouse with junk vehicles, or a Casey’s gas station? On East University just outside the Urbana city limits, residents would prefer neither, but they’re none too pleased about the Casey’s …
Illini baseball team starts home slate this weekend
The first pitch against Akron was actually about an hour ago, and there’s a doubleheader tomorrow beginning at noon, followed by a single game Sunday at 1:05. Illinois Baseball Report breaks down the competition and …
The Weekender: March 13–15
Our recommendations for your weekend: beards on Friday, a little exercise on Saturday, and some ballpark dogs on Sunday.
The Jips win CPD’s Battle of the Bands
My son’s band, The Jips, just won the Champaign Park District’s teen battle of the bands this week at the Virginia Theatre. And yep, I’m quite proud. Plus, they’re very good!