The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
4 hours ago by Katie O'Connell
From a parade to fireworks from the No. 1 fireworks company in the world, this year's Fourth of July celebration will have something for everybody.
The Champaign County Freedom Committee, a not-for-profit volunteer group that organizes the main events, will start the day off with their Youth Run and 5K Race-Walk.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
17 hours ago by Ashlei Maltman/City Reporter
The Eastern pond, located next to Lantz Arena, might be getting deeper. David Crockett, manager or facilities planning and management, is considering a new project to increase irrigation efficiency. Since the pond is only five to six feet deep, algae form easily in the pond.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
17 hours ago by Rick Kambic/Editor-In-Chief
The July 1 deadline has come and gone without a new state budget being signed into law. After threats of cuts by Governor Rod Blagojevich and his recalling the General Assembly back into session, Eastern's 2.8 percent increase in state allocations may not be a reality.
Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, IN
17 hours ago by Derick Brattain
Local restaurants will donate proceeds Thursday to a Ball State University family. William David Carter, the son of Mark Carter, died at the age of 26 this week and the restaurants are looking to give back.
Mark Carter, also known as The Hot Dog Man, sets up his hot dog stand in The Village late nights at the corner of Dill Street and University Avenue.
Central Michigan Life, Central Michigan University, MI
1 day ago by Angie Favot
Updated at 1:15 p.m. Thursday
A doe charged into Moore Hall room 111, located on the north side of the building, around 11 a.m. today.
Jeffrey Smith, a broadcast and cinematic arts instructor, was teaching BCA 510: Broadcast and Cable Law with 23 students when a deer jumped through the first floor window.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
1 day ago by Joanna Aguirre
Fox-Atkins Development finalized the purchase of Research Park's former Motorola building from Motorola Inc. June 23. The 74,000-square-foot structure is the only building in the park not built by Fox-Atkins or the University of Illinois.
The former Motorola building, located between Oak Street and First Street across from the University's Assembly Hall, was put on the market during the fall of 2007 and about 215 workers lost their jobs.
Central Michigan Life, Central Michigan University, MI
1 day ago by Sarah Fredlund
Earlier this summer, Mike Hurd was expecting a new debit card from his parents that has yet to arrive because of alleged mail backups for on-campus students.
"It's frustrating," the Orion sophomore said.
After the spring semester ends, mail delivered to the residence halls must be processed for former residents.
Central Michigan Life, Central Michigan University, MI
1 day ago by Maria Spicketts
Central Michigan University will receive an increase of $819,400 and a total of approximately $82.7 million in funding from the state of Michigan for the 2009 fiscal year.
Gov. Jennifer Granholm and both Michigan houses approved different educational budgets last week.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
2 days ago by Sarah Zeeck
A Beardstown man was pronounced dead on the scene 8:50 PM last Saturday at the Macomb Raceway when he was trapped inside his burning car.
According to authorities, Kevin Lyles, 35 of Beardstown was racing a passenger car that he converted into a race car when he hit a tractor tire causing his vehicle to overturn and burst into flames.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
2 days ago
QUINCY (AP) - As floodwaters slowly recede in some Illinois counties along the Mississippi River, they can't move fast enough for officials keeping a weary eye on damaged crops and strained levees.
No homes or businesses had been lost by Tuesday along the 54-mile Sny levee south of Quincy, but seepage damaged already-planted crops and has kept farmers from planting more, officials said.
Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, IN
3 days ago by Joe Cermak
Imprinted on his bracelet were the words "Never Forgotten." Brandon Qualls has worn the bracelet in memory of fallen police officers since he went to the Police Academy one year ago. Qualls, a Ball State University police officer, hasn't taken the bracelet off all year - throughout the 30 weeks of police training - and won't for the rest of his time as an officer.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
4 days ago by Ashlei Maltman/City Reporter
Many students attending Eastern in the summer decide to start their July 4 activities early. With the holiday falling on a Friday this year, the university expects that most students will be leaving campus for fireworks and festivities.
Dining services in the residence halls and most of the University Food Court venues will be closed for the week of July 4, according to Mark Hudson.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
6 days ago by Steve Contorno
It's a story line made for Hollywood. A small, local theatre goes up against the big multiplexes in a fight for survival. Can a single-screen theatre thrive in a market dominated by corporations, giant movie posters and people dressed up as pandas?
Located in downtown Champaign, it could be mistaken for an old apartment building if not for the oversized marquee.
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