New UI Pollinatarium already abuzz with activity

URBANA – On this beautiful spring day the place is buzzing with excitement.

Thousands of bees crawling over a hive will do that to a roomful of fourth-graders.

"Ooooh, ooooh," they gasp as University of Illinois entomology Professor Gene Robinson pulls out a tray of bees busy making honey.

"You have to stay calm, because if you go crazy, they'll go crazy, and they'll sting you," warns junior bee expert Kayla Sharp.

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• Gas prices up slightly in area as stations switch fuel
• UI students may get tuition break in fall
• With deadline looming, no plan for state capital bill
• Developmental Services Center to get $10,000 from marathon organizers
• Champaign district's CFO seeks meetings with parents
• Proposal for tenant assistance put on Urbana agenda
• Free safety fair set June 6 at Champaign County Fairgrounds
• UI football player charged after fight Friday at Kam's
• Obituaries

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