The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
2 days 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.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
4 days ago by Renee Chako
The U.S. House's Science Committee and other supporters of the FutureGen project made progress Thursday after nearly three months spent requesting the release of documents from the White House and Department of Energy about the cancellation of the plans for a clean coal-powered plant in nearby Mattoon.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
5 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.
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