The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
22 hours ago by Susan Kantor
When every other student in Grainger Library was studying for final exams last December, Ryan McNeily and Dustin Canter were drawing up a business plan for a loan to start up their own bagel shop on Green Street.
Nine months later, that business plan is coming to fruition with Howbowda Bagel, 611 E.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
17 hours ago by By Alyssa Cashman - The Daily Iowan
The State Board of Regents unanimously voted to reopen an investigation into how the UI handled an alleged sexual assault case today. The meeting was triggered by a letter from the victim's mother which was released on July 18.
UPDATED - 07/22/08 - 5:25 P.M.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
1 day ago by The Daily Iowan
Regents President David Miles said on Sunday that the board was planning to meet sometime this week to discuss a letter written by the mother of the alleged victim in the case.
UPDATED - 07/21/08 - 2:43 P.M.
Chicago Flame, University of Illinois, IL
1 day ago by Basileo Odukoya and Joel Ebert
Beginning in January 2009, the University of Illinois at Chicago campus will officially have Dr. Paula Allen-Meares as its new chancellor. Allen-Meares, who was selected from a field of more than 100 candidates, is set to be formally confirmed as the new chancellor at the next Board of Trustees meeting.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
2 days ago by Jeremy Werner
University Police have released a sketch composite of a suspect in a July 13 sexual assault.
The sketch was drawn according to descriptions from the 19-year-old woman who was battered and sexually assaulted near the 1800 block of South Lincoln Avenue between 3 a.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
4 days ago by Daily Illini Staff Report
When Jessica Ayala, now a 21-year-old senior in LAS, arrived at the University as a freshman, she always felt safe walking around campus. Then several assaults near her residence occurred. "Little things like that can chip away at your sense of security," Ayala said.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
6 days ago
Based on the budget action taken by Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Western Illinois University's general revenue budget was funded at the level passed by the Senate and the House. The FY09 general revenue budget for Western, which goes into effect immediately, is $59.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
6 days ago
Kamel Nuri is appearing on Western Illinois University's WIUS radio this summer to tell others about his home country. "Focus On the Sudan" airs Wednesdays and Fridays from 6-7 p.m. on 88.3 FM and at www.883thedog.com.
Nuri is enrolled this summer in the WESL Institute to polish his English skills before heading to Illinois State University in the fall to pursue a degree in computer science.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
6 days ago by Sarah Zeeck
A month ago, the courageous acts of a local police officer were rewarded. Officer James Rowland of the Macomb Police Department received the Life Saving Medal award June 6 for saving an attempted suicide victim.
Rowland was one of the officers responding to a suicide complaint on March 18 when a suicidal woman shot herself in the chest.