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Man arrested for St. Joseph residential burglary

ST. JOSEPH – A Danville man was expected to appear in court Thursday afternoon after being arrested Wednesday for breaking into a St.

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Tue Jul 07, 2009

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Mahomet man accused of carjacking in Champaign

CHAMPAIGN – Bond has been set at $25,000 for a Mahomet man accused of a carjacking in Champaign.

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Related Topix: Champaign, IL, Mahomet, IL

Mon Jul 06, 2009

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Rain alone won't cancel C-U parade

CHAMPAIGN – Only if there's the threat of dangerous weather will today's Champaign County Freedom Celebration parade through Urbana and Champaign be canceled, parade coordinator Eileen Morris said Friday.

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Sat Jul 04, 2009

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Sheriff's office seeks info sought on vehicle burglaries

URBANA – Champaign County sheriff's investigators need help finding the persons responsible for several vehicle burglaries in St.

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Thu Jul 02, 2009

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Champaign comes up with new traffic plan for fireworks

CHAMPAIGN – Fireworks for the Champaign County Freedom Celebration will be on Saturday night at Dodds Park in northwest Champaign, next to Parkland College.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

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Casey's drops Urbana site after neighborhood opposition

URBANA – Casey's General Store has dropped plans to build a new store in east Urbana after facing vigorous neighborhood opposition.

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Related Topix: Urbana, IL

Mon Jun 29, 2009

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Habitat director taking next step in Christian calling

CHAMPAIGN – Eileen Gebbie had a lot of healing to do when she took over at Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County – both for herself and the organization.

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Sat Jun 27, 2009

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Jay Bennett Death Ruled An Accidental Overdose

Musician, producer/engineer, and former Wilco member Jay Bennett died of a drug overdose , authorities in Champaign County, Illinois said.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Wilco, Medicine, Duragesic, Fentanyl (generic), Medication

Thu Jun 25, 2009

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Rantoul police seek info on three similar robberies

URBANA – Champaign County Crimestoppers and Rantoul police are looking for help solving three similar robberies and batteries that have occurred in Rantoul during June.

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Related Topix: Rantoul, IL

Tue Jun 23, 2009

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Wilco guitarist Jay Bennett died of pain killer overdose

Authorities say former Wilco guitarist Jay Bennett died of an overdose of the pain killer, and that they're investigating his death as an accident.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Wilco, Medicine, Duragesic, Fentanyl (generic), Medication, Jeff Tweedy, Rolling Meadows, IL

Mon Jun 22, 2009

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Congressman Johnson's aide to hold mobile office hours

U.S. Rep. Timothy Johnson's office will hold mobile office hours Monday in three Champaign County locations.

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Sun Jun 21, 2009

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Children's Advocacy Center joins outcry against cuts

CHAMPAIGN – When a child witnesses a crime – or worse, becomes a victim – the last thing he wants to do is talk to an intimidating police officer in a sterile police station.

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Sat Jun 20, 2009

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Tips lead to recovery of Native American House signs

URBANA – Web tips to Crimestoppers of Champaign County on Monday night led to the recovery of two signs taken near the Native American House on the University of Illinois campus.

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Related Topix: Urbana, IL

Fri Jun 19, 2009

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Champaign County Convention & Visitors Bureau seeks new executive...

Champaign County Convention & Visitors Bureau seeks new executive director Jun. 18--CHAMPAIGN -- The Champaign County Convention & Visitors Bureau is seeking a new executive director to succeed Scott Hockman.

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Related Topix: Champaign Metro, Champaign, IL, Urbana, IL

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Mahomet man still hospitalized after accident in Fisher

FISHER – A Mahomet man remained hospitalized Wednesday evening with serious injuries he received in a two-vehicle collision at an unmarked intersection south of Fisher Tuesday evening.

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Related Topix: Mahomet, IL

Thu Jun 18, 2009

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Driver hurt in unmarked intersection collision

FISHER – A Mahomet man remained hospitalized Wednesday morning with serious injuries he received in a two-vehicle collision at an unmarked intersection south of Fisher Tuesday evening.

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Related Topix: Mahomet, IL

Wed Jun 17, 2009

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No tickets to be issued in death of Mahomet pedestrian

URBANA – Champaign County sheriff's deputies issued no tickets in connection with the death of a Mahomet pedestrian killed over the weekend.

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Related Topix: Mahomet, IL

Tue Jun 16, 2009

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First-annual CASA Barbecue Fundraiser set June 27

CHAMPAIGN – The Matzner Chiropractic practice in southwest Champaign is hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Champaign County Court-Appointed Special Advocates program.

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Related Topix: Champaign, IL

Mon Jun 15, 2009

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AAA Chicago: June Monthly Fuel Prices Highest of 2009

Fuel prices have increased again during the last month in Illinois and northern Indiana, leaving the Midwest with some of the highest prices in the country for June 2009.

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Related Topix: Cook County, IL, Dupage County, IL, Kane County, IL, Lake County, IL, Will County, IL

Sat Jun 13, 2009

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Crisis Nursery predicts it will have to serve fewer kids

URBANA – Crisis Nursery of Champaign County might have to serve 150 fewer children over the next year after a one-two punch from funding sources.

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Related Topix: Urbana, IL, Kids, Family

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