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Voter registration hits record highs
Associated Press - October 10, 2008 2:44 PM ET CHICAGO (AP) - Election officials throughout Illinois are digging out from under a record number of last-minute voter registration...
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Associated Press - October 10, 2008 2:44 PM ET CHICAGO (AP) - Election officials throughout Illinois are digging out from under a record number of last-minute voter registration...
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Teens attempt to sell grave marker at scrap yard
DANVILLE – Recyclers have seen it all lately when it comes to what is carried in just to pick up a few dollars. Police reports show wiring stripped from vacant buildings, air conditioners stolen right out of windows, manhole covers taken from city streets.On Monday, volunteer Mike Mains made ... more »
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DANVILLE – Recyclers have seen it all lately when it comes to what is carried in just to pick up a few dollars. Police reports show wiring stripped from vacant buildings, air conditioners stolen right out of windows, manhole covers taken from city streets.On Monday, volunteer Mike Mains made ... more »
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Catlin school district looking for new superintendent
CATLIN – School board members said on Thursday that they plan to interview candidates for the superintendent position in mid-November, and hope to have made their choice by the end of December.Guy Banicki will retire as superintendent of Catlin schools on June 30, 2009, after seven years with ... more »
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CATLIN – School board members said on Thursday that they plan to interview candidates for the superintendent position in mid-November, and hope to have made their choice by the end of December.Guy Banicki will retire as superintendent of Catlin schools on June 30, 2009, after seven years with ... more »
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Contracting work stopped over nepotism allegation
URBANA – County officials ordered a stop to some contracting work Friday at the Brookens Center after the auditor alleged nepotism.Champaign County Auditor Tony Fabri said he's blocking payment to B & R Contracting of Villa Grove for some work on the remodeling project.
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URBANA – County officials ordered a stop to some contracting work Friday at the Brookens Center after the auditor alleged nepotism.Champaign County Auditor Tony Fabri said he's blocking payment to B & R Contracting of Villa Grove for some work on the remodeling project.
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Academy of Arts and Sciences inducting two from UI
University of Illinois Chancellor Richard Herman and chemistry Professor Jeffrey Moore will be inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences on Saturday during a ceremony in Cambridge, Mass.This will be the academy's 228th class of fellows to be honored for "cutting-edge research ... more »
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University of Illinois Chancellor Richard Herman and chemistry Professor Jeffrey Moore will be inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences on Saturday during a ceremony in Cambridge, Mass.This will be the academy's 228th class of fellows to be honored for "cutting-edge research ... more »
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Champaign considers updates to snow-removal ordinance
CHAMPAIGN – City officials want to tighten enforcement of Champaign's one-year-old sidewalk-snow-removal ordinance, which applies to the downtown and campus areas.The city council Tuesday will consider a proposal from its staff asking that the 48-hour notice to remove snow on sidewalks b ... more »
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CHAMPAIGN – City officials want to tighten enforcement of Champaign's one-year-old sidewalk-snow-removal ordinance, which applies to the downtown and campus areas.The city council Tuesday will consider a proposal from its staff asking that the 48-hour notice to remove snow on sidewalks b ... more »
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Champaign man sought in murder attempt
URBANA – A Champaign man wanted in a Thursday shooting was released from prison a day earlier.A Champaign County arrest warrant was issued Thursday for Kenneth O. Nolan, 28, of Champaign on charges of attempted murder, with a bond set at $500,000. He is wanted in connection with the shooting ... more »
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URBANA – A Champaign man wanted in a Thursday shooting was released from prison a day earlier.A Champaign County arrest warrant was issued Thursday for Kenneth O. Nolan, 28, of Champaign on charges of attempted murder, with a bond set at $500,000. He is wanted in connection with the shooting ... more »
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Tentative RTHS contract agreement reached
RANTOUL – Certified teachers and the Rantoul Township High School board have reached a tentative agreement for a new labor contract.Following more than six hours of negotiations behind closed doors with a federal mediator, union and school board representatives announced at 1 a.m. this mornin ... more »
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RANTOUL – Certified teachers and the Rantoul Township High School board have reached a tentative agreement for a new labor contract.Following more than six hours of negotiations behind closed doors with a federal mediator, union and school board representatives announced at 1 a.m. this mornin ... more »
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Fisher resident voices concern over removal of trees
FISHER – The mayor is promising to make amends to a homeowner after most of the trees bordering his property were cut down in an effort to clean out a portion of Owl Creek that flows through the village."I'm concerned about holding the banks behind the house now that the 13 trees on ... more »
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FISHER – The mayor is promising to make amends to a homeowner after most of the trees bordering his property were cut down in an effort to clean out a portion of Owl Creek that flows through the village."I'm concerned about holding the banks behind the house now that the 13 trees on ... more »
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Forum attendees: Disparities exist in Unit 4 special-ed services
CHAMPAIGN – The Champaign school district is compiling a report to gauge issues in special-education services to black students through a series of town hall meetings.The first of three, held Thursday night at the Mellon Building, drew five people.
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CHAMPAIGN – The Champaign school district is compiling a report to gauge issues in special-education services to black students through a series of town hall meetings.The first of three, held Thursday night at the Mellon Building, drew five people.
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