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Champaign City Council accepts Big Broadband grant

Champaign City Council passed a $22.5 million federal grant to fund the Big Broadband Project with a vote of 7-1 at its meeting Tuesday night. Mayor Jerry Schweighart was in the dissent.

3/17/2010 - 5:56 PM
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Champaign City council members comment on Big Broadband Project federal grant
Deadline for "Big Broadband" grant approaching
University warns against Mexico spring break travel

The University is encouraging students traveling to Mexico this spring break to reconsider their plans, according to a massmail.

3/17/2010 - 4:23 PM
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Nation, world go green for St. Patrick's Day

NEW YORK — All the world from the Sydney Opera House to the Empire State Building turned Irish, or at least Irish for the day, as revelers marked St. Patrick's Day with bagpipes, dancing, emerald lights and green body paint in a flurry of celebration.

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3/17/2010 - 4:10 PM
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English Building receives routine maintenance

The English Building is undergoing $3.5 million worth of routine maintenance to make the building “more comfortable,” said Facilities and Services Communication Specialist Judy Lateer. Matthew Tomaszewski, associate dean for administration in LAS, said the work is mostly related to “wear and tear” but should make the space safer and more energy-efficient.

3/17/2010 - 1:45 PM
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Quinn signs bill moving primaries to March

Gov. Pat Quinn signed a bill to move Illinois’ general primary election to March.

The primaries are currently held on the first Tuesday in February of even-numbered years. The primaries will not be held on the third Tuesday in March of even-numbered years.

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3/17/2010 - 4:14 PM
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U. of Ill. studies nematodes in biofuel crops

University of Illinois researchers say that a common crop parasite called a nematode has been found in large numbers on two plants being grown to make biofuels.

3/17/2010 - 4:25 PM
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Businesses use midnight openings to build customer loyalty

Midnight. Most of the world is asleep, but many college students are up and looking for entertainment. Businesses like Carmike Cinemas and GameStop are taking advantage of this hour to offer special showings and releases of their products.

3/17/2010 - 2:02 PM
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Game Stop Midnight Release Party
Traditional event celebrates Iranian New Year

The Persian Cultural Association hosted a traditional fire festival in preparation for the Iranian New Year on the Quad on Tuesday. “This event is called Chahar-Shanbe Soori,” said Amin Jahromi, graduate student and member of the board for the Persian Cultural Association. “It literally means ‘Red Wednesday.’ It is a prelude to Iranian New Year. Our new year starts on the first day of spring.”

3/17/2010 - 1:35 AM
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Illinois Briefs: House Republican arrested for DUI

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — An assistant minority leader in the Illinois House has been charged with driving under the influence. Rep. Ron Stephens, R-Greenville, was arrested by the Macon County Sheriff’s department about 8 p.m. Monday in Decatur.

3/17/2010 - 1:26 AM
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St. Patrick’s Day pageant a ‘whirlwind’ experience for graduate student

When University graduate student Lauren Corry heard about Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Queen pageant from her roommate, she was intrigued, but did not know exactly what was in store.

3/16/2010 - 10:41 PM
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FCC pushes country forward with national Broadband plan

WASHINGTON — More corners of the country would have high-speed Internet access and existing connections would become much faster under a sweeping proposal to overhaul U.S. broadband policy that is being unveiled Tuesday.

3/16/2010 - 12:56 AM
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Feds ask judge to not postpone Blagojevich trial

CHICAGO — Prosecutors urged a federal judge Monday to turn down ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s request to delay his corruption trial, saying public interest in the case warrants a speedy resolution.

3/16/2010 - 12:49 AM
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US wants Israel to cancel Jerusalem building plans

JERUSALEM — The Obama administration is demanding that Israel call off a contentious building project in east Jerusalem and make a public gesture toward the Palestinians to help defuse one of the worst U.S.-Israeli feuds in memory, officials on both sides said Monday.

3/16/2010 - 12:42 AM
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Police Blotter 3-17-10

Champaign

n A 47-year-old man was arrested at the intersection of Bradley Avenue and Market Street on Sunday morning.

According to the police report, the offender was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, improper lane usage and illegal possession of drugs.

n A 26-year-old man was arrested at the intersection of Kenwood Road and Spartan Court on Saturday morning.

According to the police report, the offender was arrested for improper lane usage, driving under the influence of alcohol and illegal possession of drugs.

3/16/2010 - 11:47 PM
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