Nov 13, 2007 | Naperville Sun
Naperville man injured in downstate wreck
A Naperville man and a friend remained hospitalized Monday night following a traffic collision in Pesotum, near Champaign, in which their car hit a bridge support and then rolled over several times before ... via Naperville Sun
Nov 13, 2007 | Southern Illinoisan
U of I presents Southern Illinois assessment
“This affects me most as an instructor”
Stephen Gasteyer and Courtney Flint, assistant professors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, have found that Southern Illinois has environmental, agricultural and economic hurdles to clear and has the ... via Southern Illinoisan
Market drops on techs and oil, E*Trade punished
“That seems to be the main reason tech is being beaten down.”
U.S. stocks fell for a fourth session on Monday, led by a widening sell-off in technology stocks late in the day on worries about business spending, while a drop in oil prices hit energy producers' shares. via Globeinvestor.com
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University of Illinois and Champaign police are investigating reports of stolen cars in separate cases. via News-Gazette Technology Stories
'Legacy' issue looms large for Ryan, other politicians
“Ryan will be will be remembered as a corrupt politician.”
A day after defiantly proclaiming his innocence, former Illinois Gov. George Ryan's final act as a free man last week was to switch cars en route from Chicago to Wisconsin, then slip in the back way to a ... via The Pantagraph
“It never entered my mind he would be capable of, and do anything like that to two innocent people.”
Kenneth "Sean" Kelly and Crystal Myrick are charged with the killing a Champaign couple of the Fourth of July in 2006. via IllinoisHomepage.net
“This is an ongoing investigation”
Police say Kenneth Kelly and his ex-girlfriend Crystal Myrick stabbed and beat Jerry and Sue Haigh last July. via IllinoisHomepage.net
Michael Jordan applauds son's decision to play at major college...
Michael Jordan applauds son's decision to play at major college Eds: NewsNow. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. via Minot Sports
Fire At Champaign Co. Fish Farm Kills 150,000 Fish
A fire at a fish farm in west-central Ohio killed more than 150,000 fish. David Smith of the hatchery Freshwater Farms of Ohio said Tuesday night's fire was likely sparked by a blaze from a heater he had turned ... via WHIOTV
Champaign A 20-year-old man was arrested for passing a school bus at the intersection of Market and Roper streets, Monday afternoon. via The Daily Illini
“Went to bed early on the 6th of February 1968. At 4:15 in the morning I heard a mortar round hit and machine guns started chattering. I rolled out onto the floor and yelled, "hit it!”
Intensity rises for serviceman during signature battle of the war By Audora Burg Sturgis Journal Published: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 9:47 PM CST From Joe Ganger's diary: "After a bombing attack where we ... via The Sturgis Online Community
Champaign to raise property tax
“This year, Council has said 'let's get this rate.'”
City Council passes increase resulting from compromise By Patrick Wade Posted: 11/7/07 Section: News The Champaign City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to raise the 2007 property tax rate. via The Daily Illini
STATE Accident: Illinois State Police investigated an accident on Interstate 57 at mile post 264, north bound. via Iroquois Times-Republic
Mentally Disabled Man Hit By Car in Champaign
A mentally disabled man in Champaign is fighting for his life tonight after he was hit by a car on a street. via IllinoisHomepage.net
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Blaze damages Champaign home's garage
CHAMPAIGN – A fire contained to a garage did several thousand dollars worth of damage to a northwest Champaign home Sunday morning. via News-Gazette Technology Stories
Krannert Art Museum Presents Facades
Jordi Colomer, Anarchitekton , still of Osaka, 2002-04, Single-channel video projection. via Art Daily
Halloween festivities result in fewer crimes than usual
Halloween is the season to cause a stir, however area citizens were less mischievious than usual. via The Daily Illini
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Man in crosswalk struck by car on Bradley Avenue
CHAMPAIGN – A Champaign man with developmental disabilities remained hospitalized in critical condition today after being hit by a car while crossing a busy street in northwest Champaign. via News-Gazette Technology Stories
A power of attorney is a powerful thing, but when the responsibility is in the wrong hands you can be swindled out of a lot of money. via IllinoisHomepage.net