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Home to the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana offers fine dining and entertainment usually found only in major metropolitan areas. The slower pace and manageable traffic make it preferable in many ways to the big city. Come and see for yourself!

Even though Urbana-Champaign is in the middle of rural Illinois, we still get plenty of great music if you know how to find it.

There are a lot of places to study in Urbana-Champaign, both good and bad. This will help you weed through them and find your sort of place.

There are a lot of ways to blow about a couple hundred more than you'd have to on textbooks. Hopefully reading this will give you enough of a heads-up to hold on to some extra beer money.

A suit was filed in US Central District Court to seek the recovery of the Chief Illiniwek symbol from the uses being made of it by the University of Illinois. Controversy about Native American symbol continues.

In a campus as sprawling and enormous as ours, it should be easy to find a restaurant that'll satisfy your taste buds. Why stop there, though? This article highlights some of the best places to eat in the Urbana-Champaign area, both on campus and off.

Wondering about what Champaign-Urbana offers in terms of housing, both on campus and off? Take a look at a few of your options!

In this series of articles called College Spotlight, we take a closer look at different colleges across the U.S.

Scott Cochrane, owner of several local bars on or near the University of Illinois campus in Champaign-Urbana, has been given a long leash in regards to underage drinking.

Patrons of Urbana's salons offer excellent choices to meet their beauty and styling needs. Check out any of these locations for a great salon experience.

Inner Voices is a group of students at UIUC that putting on performances about real social issues affecting the community.

With the proliferation of Mexican restaurants in most medium-size and larger cities, finding the highest quality Mexican fare can be a challenge. Champaign-Urbana, Illinois is no exception and offers its share of south-of-the-border choices.

Highlight of some of the most successful internet business owners, and their rise to being some of the most powerful people in the world.

Located near the heartland of the nation, Illinois offers its residents lots of wholesome recreation. Among winter activities many area families take time to check out some of these best skating spots in Illinois.

A look at T.S. Eliot's famous poem through the prism of modern physics, focusing on quantum physics and relativity

Researchers at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, led by Dr. Yuanhui Zhang, have developed a system that converts pig manure into crude oil on an industrial scale.

Spring Camp is a conference that the Muslim Students Association of the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign has held for the past 12 years.

This article offers an overview of many of Champaign, Illinois' fine salons. Some of the best full-service salons and spas in downstate Illinois are available to residents and visitors of Champaign.

You probably have it in your pantry and eat it on toast a few mornings each week, but did you know that honey has the power to cure allergies and prevent cancer?

After 81 years the university of Illinois says goodbye to Chief Illiniwek.

A player profile for University of Illinois Basketball player Trent Meacham.

A player profile for University of Illinois Basketball player Calvin Brock

A player profile for University of Illinois Basketball player Chester Frazier.

A player profile for University of Illinois Basketball player Alex Legion

A player profile for University of Illinois Basketball player Jamar Smith

A player profile for University of Illinois Basketball player Demetri McCamey

A player profile of University of Illinois Basketball player Bill Cole

Player profile for University of Illinois Basketball player Mike Tisdale

A player profile for University of Illinois Basketball player Richard Semrau

A profile of Illini basketball player Mike Davis

A preview of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini Basketball Team for the upcoming season.

Three men of African,Latino, and Asian decent put on a comedy skit about stereotypes. May be offensive to some, but informative about the human race.

This is a guide to Illinois Central College in East Peoria, Illnois, including information about the college and student interests in the surrounding area.

You can combine a road trip in Southern Illinois with a little Christmas or birthday shopping and come back with a nice experience to show for the day as well as a unique gift to stash away for the appropriate occasion.

The news is out and the Princeton Review has revealed the names of the top party schools where students are likely to major in beer-ology and minor in vomit-ation.

Winemaking in Illinois began in the mid 1800's with a Utopian sect called the Icarians. The Shawnee Hills Wine Trail was originally the brainchild of a retired SIU professor who started his own winery in 1984....

This is a first-hand account of the earthquake that traveled throughout the Midwest. It contains several responses to the event and its effects on the U of I campus in Champaign, Illinois.

A scientist at the University of Illinois has begun a study on the health benefits of mate tea, a tea that is popularly drank in Argentina in social settings and valued for its medical benefits

A new technology for water purification and potentially drug delivery has been developed at the University of Illinois by mimicking kidney behavior.

To become a CPA, you need 5 years of school. Here are some of the top Masters of Accounting programs--the best places to get your fifth year of accounting education!

Now that the college basketball season is underway, I want to issue you a challenge that will change the way you see the game.

In SimulatedSports.com's Free College Basketball Game, you get to start your own college basketball program!

The novel is Woolf's manifesto in fiction of her unique enterprise to create character beyond the one-to-one mimetic method of conventional Victorian and Edwardian realism.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield, Illinois, has accepted a digitized collection of original and fresh source material about the 1909 Cherry Mine Disaster in Bureau County in which 259 died.

For girls in the Midwest who want to learn more about their favorite sport or yearn to take their just average play to the next level , its good to know there are some excellent girls basketball camps in Illinois.

A synthesis of leading historians' views on European emigration in the nineteenth century.

Every year, The Princeton Review releases a list of what they view as the Top Party Schools around the nation.

A research paper on the theme of secrets in Asian-American Literature

A profile of the collections manager at the Spurlock Musuem

After a Rose Bowl berth last year, can the Fighting Illini repeat?

For Jeffrey Jordan, it must be difficult to have any aspirations to play professional basketball. As the son of arguably the best player in NBA history, Jeffrey faces infinite expectations that aren't tremendously likely to be met.

Dan Fogelberg is a talented singer, songwriter and musician. He has the heart and soul of a poet. He also has a very loyal fan base that have followed him through out his inspiring career.

singer-songwriter passes away after lengthy battle with prostate cancer. December 16 2007.

A breakthrough in deposition technology could revolutionize several industries, with the creation of a new type of ink and deposition method

Researchers at the University of Illinois thirty years ago discovered a third kingdom of life on the planet, and its principal researcher has been battling conventional wisdom since.

To some, "internet/video-game addiction" should be labeled in perpetuity as a disease, a plague on the American family. To others, video games are good and healthy entertainment.

Looking for a good curry in Central Illinois? Champaign-Urbana offers several options for great Indian food that won't break the budget. Here's some information about each of them.

There are several florists in Champaign and Urbana, Illinois. Most offer a wide selection of flowers and arrangements. Many have websites for convenient, 24-hour ordering. If you have the occasion, C-U florists have what you need to make it extra special!

In any culture, entertainment is the most influential of forces. Television is a form of entertainment, and thus, it has educational properties. Perhaps a little more pushing for ETV stations could make more of a difference in the literacy of the Filipino masses.

Researchers at the University of Illinois are proposing that grape seed extract is a good natural alternative to the use of synthetic ingredients for preserving the quality of meat that is included in those pre-cooked ready to eat meals.

Looking for great Thai food in the Champaign area? This article tells you all about local restaurants and where to find the food you're looking for - whether its for a nice evening out, or you just want something quick, cheap, and good.

In 1974 something happened in this country that changed the lives of thousands. In addition it changed the way tornadoes were forecast and the way people were warned. It was the Tornado Super Outbreak.

Astronomers at the University of Illinois, using photographs taken with NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope have discovered a cradle in which new planets and moons are formed.

Whether you need seasonal decorations and gifts or want to take the kids to feed and pet live reindeer, Champaign, Illinois and vicinity can satisfy all of your holiday needs. "Tis the season to check out what this east-central Illinois area has to offer!

Are you under twenty one and feel that nowhere in Champaign IL has anything for you to do? Well you would be wrong. There are plenty of spots you can go even if you are not twenty one. I am going to tell you the best clubs around.

Corn and tomato festivals? How about an Indian spear launching contest or a beauty contest for scarecrows? No matter what your tastes, there is something to be found at one of the festivals around Missouri and Illinois this time of year....

After years of undergraduate and post graduate study you are now ready to begin your career as an Illinois Certified Public Accountant.

There are countless small towns in Middle America, though few could rival Alton, Illinois, for diversity.

The teachers are trained to be patient and very loving while keeping a peaceful environment in their classrooms. Also, one of the number one goals of the center is to stimulate the minds of the children, giving them an extra boost for when they move on to kindergarten.

Hundreds of volunteers met at Scott Park, 207 E. Springfield Ave., Saturday morning for the 2nd annual Boneyard Creek Community Day, in connection with the weekend-long Boneyard Arts Festival.

Gives detailed info on Bikes and Bike stores in Champaign, Urbana, and the University of Illinois area.

Whether you are looking at a technical certificate or advanced degree, learn how to choose the right school and program for you, finance your education and make the most of the experience.

"It's May already! Where is the year going?" If this is your sentiment, and you are nowhere near accomplishing sales goals, here is a step-by-step plan to get you caught up.

A healthy appetite depends in part on sufficient zinc and vitamins A and B along with moderate exercise, but strongly scented herbs and the proper use of colors can also boost appetite.

There is a human sixth sense, but it has absolutely nothing to with seeing dead people. Problem is we can't comprehend its depth or implication. At the American University, the sixth sense is teaming enough for the astute to head notice.

The connection between diet and breast cancer isn't as simple as some newspaper headlines make it seem. Age, type of cancer risk, and vitamin sources should all be factored in to get an accurate picture of how diet affects each woman's breast health.

This paper looks exclusivly at Robert McChessney author, and famous media theorist. It adressess his biography, books he has written, critical anaylsis of his work, as well as the illusion of choice, the decline in journalisam and its effect on democarcy.

With so many venues to screen your film or video, the whole concept of being discovered is a lot easier than it used to be: no more hanging out at the corner malt shop and hoping some big studio executive walks in the door for lunch that's for sure.

The hobby of geocaching has spread worldwide, with adherents around the free world

The following is a paper researching the presence of dating abuse in today's society as well as its causes.

Kilborn Alley Blues band is garnering international attention as it waits to hear if it will receive the prestigious "Best Debut Album" from the Blues Foundation Awards.

One way to promote students' creativity, as well as to help students see that writing poetry can be a fun and valuable way to expand their minds is through participation in a poetry workshop.

Your state decides when your child starts school .... is starting at a later age better than starting at an earlier age? Studies are inconclusive ....

Plagiarism is most often found among students, but can also be found on the internet with the wide world of blogging. To combat this growing problem, plagiarism detection software was produced.

Analyzes case studies of different forms of parent and community involvement in elementary schools. Reviews outcomes in terms of student, parent, and administrator empowerment.

A Silver Lining Foundation (ASLF), in conjunction with the University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago (UIMCC), celebrated the donation of the new breast CADstream unit on February 20, at UIMCC's Outpatient Care Center.

It's possible to get lost in a huge metropolis like Chicago, Illinois. On the other hand if you are a school like Loyola University of Chicago you learn to make use of your excellent location.

Among the state univeristies in the Wisconsin system the University of Wisconsin-Madison may get your attention and keep it and for good reason.

Although its popularity, and legality, has cycled over the years, gambling has always been one of America's most guilty pleasures.

Should The SATs Determine The Fate Of A High School Student

A nice overall view of life as a Kansas Jayhawk, including information on the campus, housing, nightlife, shopping, and culture.

Analyzes contemporary media outlet reporting on Dick Cheney through the lenses of media scholars Neil Postman, Robert McChesney, and Michael Schudson.

From its humble beginnings as a community fundraiser, the Miss Chinatown USA pageant has evolved in ways that have mirrored issues facing American youth as a whole. This celebration of talent and culture bridges the young and the old across the nation.

Dr. William O. Farber, one of the most influential citizens in South Dakota history and mentor to famous broadcasters and U.S. Senators, died March 23, 2007 at the age of 96.

Barack Obama is one of two Super Tuesday visitors to Denver today, the other being candidate Hillary Clinton's husband, former President Bill Clinton. His morning event was so well attended that overflow space and an outdoor field had to be put to use.