No. 2 is ... Centennial
We're unveiling our preseason Top 10 area football teams by video. Today, senior quarterback and future Illini Jimmy Fitzgerald tells us how Centennial can make it all the way to Memorial Stadium.
Arrest may resolve several burglaries of credit, debit cards
Area police believe the arrest of an Urbana woman Tuesday may help them close several residential burglary cases that have cost victims credit and debit cards and a whole lot of hassle.
Homeless center closes
"It's a question as to how do we, as a people who believe in the obligation and commitment to the poor, as individuals and as well as the Catholic Worker movement, how do we live out that life?"
Urbana school district mulling taking part in enterprise zone to spur tax growth
Urbana city officials are asking the school district to consider offering property tax abatements, perhaps for five to 10 years, on projects that provide increased valuation in a new enterprise zone.
Top News
Updated: Carle gets OK to expand
The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board voted today to permit Carle to finish ninth-story tower space to add 48 more medical-surgical beds.
On campus: More students, fewer cars
"There has definitely been a big push, and this is not just through the university, but throughout the community, for people to be more active and seek alternative forms of transportation."
Tom Kacich: She's worth how much?
If she was in Congress today, Ann Callis probably would rank among or close to the 50 richest members of the House, based on a recent Roll Call study of congressional wealth.
42,582
Preliminary enrollment figures from the first day of classes are in, and they show fewer newbies and a slightly smaller student body than a year ago.
Petitions start to go out for Champaign council, mayor
Election season is officially underway in Champaign as prospective candidates have begun circulating petitions to get their names on the spring 2015 ballot.
Centennial, Central tours start next week
"There are so many perceptions of high schools, students, education and school facilities; we want to help people ensure their perceptions aren't misperceptions."
Top of the Morning, Aug. 27, 2014
From a website redesign to what promises to be a lively session on "Penny" to your 2014 high school football preview, Jim Rossow's got you covered.
Sports
Opinion
All's well that ends well
With about 10 weeks to go before the Nov. 4 election, local Democrats have finally landed a candidate for the Champaign County clerk's post.
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Business
Survey: Farmland prices down first half of year
Typical prices paid for farmland were down 2 percent to 4.1 percent during the first half of this year.
Living
Meg Makes: Fresh jam always beats store-bought
I believe the gift of a plant, especially one that bears fruit, might be the best way to remind someone to think of you often.
Entertainment
Reel Page-Turners – August 2014
If there’s one subgenre that’s exploded over the last decade it’s that of the zombie movie.
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