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.
Sex ed bill clears state Senate
Wed, 9:54pm
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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Four moving into new positions in Danville schools Wed, 10:18pm
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Rantoul woman sentenced to probation Wed, 6:42pm
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No injuries reported in Interstate 74 crash Wed, 5:16pm
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Nobody reported hurt in fire at quarry Wed, 5:08pm
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Bill raising speed limit goes to governor Wed, 4:48pm
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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
Sports
Uni seniors seek long run
Wed, 10:40pm-
Sara Seed: Strings the thing! Wed, 11:18pm
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UI baseball drops opener Wed, 11:17pm
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NCAA tennis: The smell of success Wed, 11:14pm
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Chat with MJ Wed, 11:07pm
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Urbana falls in regional semifinal Wed, 10:36pm
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-
Concealed carry not if, but when Tue, 7:00am
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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
Living
Focused cross-country push
Tue, 12:00pm-
DHS classes of 1963, '64 plan reunion Wed, 9:00am
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Basketball league seeks volunteers, donors Wed, 9:00am
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Carle hosts cancer survivor celebration Wed, 8:00am
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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