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.
Area towns plan variety of Memorial Day events
Wed, 7:00amTom Kacich: When the bandleader had no band
Wed, 7:00am
Rescued bobcat kittens at UI clinic
Tue, 4:42pmLatest News Headlines
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Architect firm moves to M2 Wed, 7:00am
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Urbana board hears options on Leal crowding Tue, 9:47pm
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Arrests may solve Piatt burglaries Tue, 9:23pm
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Testimony conflicts in bank robbery trial Tue, 5:41pm
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UI Extension to move Onarga office next door Tue, 5:37pm
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Poll: Teens migrating to Twitter Tue, 4:44pm
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Plea in robbery brings probation Tue, 4:17pm
Sports
Parr gracious in victory
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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
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Tuesday's prep highlights Tue, 11:32pm
Business
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Architect firm moves to M2 Wed, 7:00am
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Building permits May 19, 2013 Sun, 12:00pm
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Business calendar May 19, 2013 Sun, 11:00am
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It's Your Business: Wendy's returns to Urbana Sun, 10:00am
Opinion
IRS probe needs independent look
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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
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Missing school for vacation is a real problem Sun, 9:00am
Living
Focused cross-country push
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What's going on? May 22, 2013 Tue, 4:17pm
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Deep sea fishing and the kindness of strangers Mon, 9:03am
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Paws for Thought: Waylon likes to sing Mon, 7:00am
Entertainment
Xbox One revealed, but I'm not impressed yet
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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 21, 2013 Mon, 4:00pm
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Central student will screen documentary Mon, 7:00am
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Studio Visit: Malia Andrus Mon, 7:00am
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