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Do third-grade treasures stand the test of time?

In 2003, Deb Kelly's 11 third-grade students in a gifted program had been studying historic buildings, and created a time capsule, contributing items of their own. As they prepare to leave high school for college, they opened the capsule.

Health board has more apparent violations of Open Meetings Act

Fri, 12:00am

There are apparently additional violations of the Illinois Open Meetings Act by the Ford-... Read more

Shelby selling auto dealership

Fri, 7:00am

Jennifer Shelby is in the process of selling Shelby Motors in Champaign to Dave Taylor, the... Read more

AT&T tower permit expires; foes want restart

Fri, 7:00am

It's almost a year since the city granted AT&T Wireless a variance to build a new cellular... Read more

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Henry looking for fresh start

Thu, 2:06pm

Forward is fourth member of 2011 recruiting class to leave the Illinois basketball program

NCAA tennis: Ex-Illini digs facilities Thu, 11:32pm
Sara Seed: Tan's thing of past Thu, 11:27pm
Kravetz, Illini win another close one Thu, 11:21pm
Centennial, M-S to meet for regional title Thu, 11:19pm
1A State Track: Sabers are fleet of feet Thu, 9:52pm

Business

Samuel Music to close Champaign store

Fri, 7:00am

Samuel Music plans to close its store at 1006 W. Anthony Drive, C, on June 15, as the Effingham-based company refocuses its efforts on school band instruments.

Shelby selling auto dealership Fri, 7:00am
Median CEO pay rises to $9.7 million in 2012 Wed, 9:55am
Central Illinois Bank parent net income up from year ago Wed, 9:53am
Architect firm moving to M2 Wed, 7:00am
Apple's Cook faces Senate questions on taxes Tue, 3:13pm

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SJO 6 vs AO 3 Sectional Baseball

State 1A Boy's Track Preliminaries

Oakwood 0 vs Olympia 5 Sectional Baseball

NCAA Women's Team Tennis Finals

Opinion

Confirmation of the obvious

Fri, 7:00am

It's said that one definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. So perhaps another report explaining why Illinois' economy continues to struggle will attract the attention of those who have the power to change the state's economic landscape. But probably not.

Congress rotten, not Apple Fri, 7:00am
Transfer rules need revision Thu, 8:00am
Government may try, but it can't tell you what to say Thu, 8:00am
IRS probe needs independent look Wed, 7:00am
Concealed carry not if, but when Tue, 7:00am

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Meg Makes: Thinking about doghouse landscaping

Thu, 12:05pm

As I enjoy gardening more and more this spring, I've been thinking about ways to landscape around Milou's doghouse.

Religion calendar May 24, 2013 Fri, 7:00am
UI team off to nationals Thu, 7:00am
How to play Ultimate Thu, 7:00am
Meg Makes: Researching DIY storage beds, the kind with built-in drawers Wed, 1:28pm
AAA: 31.2 million drivers to take Memorial Day road trip Wed, 10:11am

Entertainment

What's going on? May 24, 2013

Thu, 1:00pm

Here's a look ahead at scheduled events for Friday, May 24, 2013, from calendars in The News-Gazette's e3 magazine.

Rich Warren: Seiki set appears to be good, but it's very basic Thu, 9:00am
John Frayne: BACH deserves big bravo for 'Judas Maccabeus' Thu, 8:00am
Clubs listings, May 23-30 Thu, 7:00am
Film capsules, May 23 Thu, 7:00am
Entertainment listings, May 23-30 Thu, 7:00am

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Premier Subscriber Contest - Enter to Win Tickets to Concerts in the Park at Allerton Park and Retreat Center!
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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