The historic telescope in the University of Illinois Observatory is showing signs of age. The 117-year-old telescope used by countless students and amateur astronomers over the past century is about to undergo a major restoration.
Bill raising speed limit goes to governor
Wed, 4:48pm
Area towns plan variety of Memorial Day events
Wed, 7:00amTom Kacich: When the bandleader had no band
Wed, 7:00amLatest News Headlines
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Nobody reported hurt in fire at quarry Wed, 5:08pm
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New concealed-carry bill excludes parks, transit Wed, 4:38pm
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Westville votes to return water meters Wed, 4:11pm
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General Assembly overrides 'Smart Grid' veto Wed, 3:33pm
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Police reports from May 21, 2013 Wed, 11:20am
Sports
Parr gracious in victory
Tue, 7:50pm-
No Illini commits in Rivals' Top 250 Wed, 8:48am
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Huth: Big Ten tourney storylines Tue, 11:45pm
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Big inning can't save Sages Tue, 11:42pm
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Chargers on rise in softball Tue, 11:39pm
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Centennial soccer hangs tough Tue, 11:34pm
Business
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Median CEO pay rises to $9.7 million in 2012 Wed, 9:55am
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Architect firm moving to M2 Wed, 7:00am
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Building permits May 19, 2013 Sun, 12:00pm
Opinion
IRS probe needs independent look
Wed, 7:00am-
AP fishing foray hooks firestorm Mon, 7:00am
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Weighing the implications of carbon milestone Sun, 11:00am
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Reforming Illinois could help reboot America Sun, 10:00am
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Missing school for vacation is a real problem Sun, 9:00am
Living
Focused cross-country push
Tue, 12:00pm-
Basketball league seeks volunteers, donors Wed, 9:00am
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DHS classes of 1963, '64 plan reunion Wed, 9:00am
Entertainment
Xbox One revealed, but I'm not impressed yet
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What's going on? May 23, 2013 Wed, 4:00pm
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Race Street arts festival is Sunday Wed, 7:00am
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Reception set for student art exhibit at Indi Go Wed, 7:00am
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What's going on? May 22, 2013 Tue, 4:17pm
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Win tickets to Concerts in the Park at Allerton Park and Retreat Center on Friday, June 7th.One lucky winner will receive a pair of tickets to Jazz in June at Allerton to enjoy a performance by The Chip McNeill Jazz Quartet. You will also receive dinner and drinks for two during the concert and an overnight stay at the Park or Retreat Center that night.
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