June 2010
5 O'Clock Shadow
News you can't leave work without:
Illinois coach Mike Small is making a serious move at the PGA Professional National Championship in French Lick, Ind.
44 days to Camp Rantoul
Mon, 06/28/2010 - 12:48pm | Bob AsmussenCounting down the 50 most important Illini
Champaign to be more like Urbana in reporting police complaint data
Mon, 06/28/2010 - 12:10pm | Patrick Wade, staff writer,
Hoomanawanui, Rams agree
ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Rams have signed eight of their 2010 draft picks — including former Illini tight end Michael Hoomanawanui — and can now turn their attention to the big one: No. 1 overall pick Sam Bradford.
Stricker hanging in there
Former Illini Steve Stricker is in a bit of a PGA slump (blame it on an injury).
Details of new UI president's pact released
CHICAGO – The University of Illinois has formally signed the contract for incoming President Michael Hogan, with little in it that hasn't already been reported.
The contract was signed Tuesday and released Friday night.
Klee's Corner: Gone campin'
– His father, a lifelong Illini fan, said he asked Jahlil Okafor for his four favorite programs. "Kentucky, Georgetown, Syracuse and Connecticut," Chuck said, adding with a laugh, "He enjoys Illinois. I haven't pushed my biases on him yet." The Okafors visited campus Wednesday and had breakfast with UI coaches before the team camp Thursday.
The more, the merrier
An independent's planned campaign for sheriff would liven up Champaign County politics.
Board will let public decide
Another big issue – the size of the Champaign County Board – will be determined in the fall election.
It looks like voters will decide if they wish to retain the current 27-member county board or reduce the size slightly to 22 members.
Small fire, spill temporarily evacuate Abbott power plant, but cause no injuries
CHAMPAIGN – A chemical spill and small fire at the University of Illinois power plant caused temporary evacuation, but no interruption in services, according to Robin Kaler, UI spokeswoman.
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