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Rantoul rec director retiring after 39 years

Rich Thomas plans to retire June 28 after a little more than 39 years with the Rantoul Recreation Department.

Urbana comptroller announces immediate retirement after accounting supervisor loses job

Mon, 11:53pm

After watching one of his co-workers lose her job, the city's acting comptroller announced his... Read more

Vermilion panel to hear from nursing home's suitors

Mon, 7:00am

Members of the Vermilion County Board's nursing home committee will get their first look at the... Read more

Champaign pioneer in fire safety retiring

Mon, 7:00am

After devoting the last 24 years to teaching children and adults about fire safety and... Read more

Latest News Headlines

Police reports roundup Mon, 6:59pm
Crash near Newman injures Paris man Mon, 6:54pm
Rural Tolono crash injures Minnesota woman Mon, 6:46pm
Champaign, Thomasboro residents hurt in crash south of Philo Mon, 6:32pm
Two people hurt in two vehicle crash south of Philo Mon, 6:28pm
Indiana man treated after I-57 crash near Pesotum Mon, 6:28pm
Woman found dead in portable toilet identified as former resident of Champaign and Urbana Mon, 6:28pm
Georgia woman injured in two-vehicle accident Mon, 6:28pm
Updated: no charges in alleged Charleston sexual assault Mon, 3:18pm
Updated: dispute leads to gunfire Mon, 3:01pm
All-clear given after suitcase found near Champaign police station Mon, 1:05pm
Chicago area home 'uninhabitable' after hoarding Mon, 1:00pm

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Sports

Wes is more for Illini

Mon, 9:53pm

Lunt’s decision gives Illinois a much-needed shot of momentum.

Tennis COY: Central's Scott Davis Mon, 9:43pm
Tennis POYs: Roth and Mestre Mon, 9:39pm
Morris makes run at nation's best Mon, 9:06pm
Asmussen on Lunt: 'Perfect kid to lead your program' Mon, 1:58pm
Lunt to Illinois Mon, 11:49am

Business

Homebuilder confidence soars to 7-year high

Mon, 10:38am

For the first time in seven years, most U.S. homebuilders are optimistic about home sales, a sign that construction could help drive stronger economic growth in coming months.

G-8 leaders to discuss trade barriers, Syria Mon, 10:38am
Business calendar June 16, 2013 Sun, 8:00am
Business listings June 16, 2013 Sun, 8:00am
Crop, Stock & Ledger: Produce walk, grain safety training in June Sun, 7:00am
Business and professional briefs June 16, 2013 Sun, 7:00am

Photo Galleries

Little League: Kuhns vs. First Federal

University of Illinois Open Final Round

Summer Fun at Sholem

Opinion

Fracking changes energy landscape

Mon, 7:00am

Energy production in this country is increasing at a record-setting pace.

Kathleen Parker: In time of big issues, IRS focuses on trivial Mon, 10:26am
Your tax dollars at work Mon, 7:00am
Guest commentary: When enough is way more than enough Sun, 9:00am
Voices: '... When I must sleep with my Fathers' Sun, 9:00am
Guest commentary: A few additions to the latest popular list Sun, 9:00am

Living

Meal events to highlight locally grown seasonal food

Mon, 8:00am

A series of farm-to-table events in Champaign-Urbana will launch this week.

Youth news June 16, 2013 Sun, 9:00am
Don Follis: Finding extended times of prayer Sun, 8:00am
Reluctant Townie: Paying it forward with advice for new dads Sun, 8:00am
Letter from Birdland: It's fun to visit The Enchanted Grove Sun, 8:00am
Potomac man goes extra step building cigar-box musical instruments Sun, 7:00am

Entertainment

Studio Visit: Sara Sasaki

Mon, 7:00am

Studio visit is a Q&A with a local artist. Here, Melissa Merli chats with violinist Sara Sasaki, 24, of Champaign.

Studio Visit: Thomas Nicol Mon, 9:01am
Kelly Strom: Vacation book picks panned out Sun, 9:00am
Patricia Hruby Powell: Story offers deeper appreciation for cats Sun, 8:00am
Richard Leskosky: Movie ideas likely to flop Sun, 8:00am
Library events June 16-23, 2013 Sun, 8:00am

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Library director says mistake was made in book 'weeding'

Sat, 8:44 am
Mayor, ex-girlfriend's lawyers say talks at impasse

Thu, 7:00 am
Two arrested in Monday night shooting

Tue, 7:48 pm
Champaign police looking for two more suspects in shootings

Wed, 12:56 pm
Cellphone photos of surgery prompt inquiry

Sat, 7:00 am

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Accounting supervisor asking Urbana council to save job

Mon, 7:00 am
Mayor, ex-girlfriend's lawyers say talks at impasse

Thu, 7:00 am
Library director says mistake was made in book 'weeding'

Sat, 8:44 am
Landmark status sought for Urbana home

Mon, 7:00 am
Cellphone photos of surgery prompt inquiry

Sat, 7:00 am