http://www.yourstreet.com/news/university-of-illinois YourStreet collects the latest local news and information from around the web. Find out what's going on in your town. en-us When Mike Schultz came to the University of Illinois, the Illini offense didn't seem to think it would miss a beat. The Illini attested to a smooth transition and thought they had the makings of an explosive offense. But after a 1-4 start, Schultz's first season in... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6749671/williams-impresses,-but-still-no-decision-on-indiana-starter Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:05:08 -0700 (Crain’s) — The Chicago region faces a long-term water shortage that could hit some outlying suburbs by 2015, much sooner than previously anticipated, according to recently updated studies. Projections by the University of Illinois’ Illinois Water Survey show... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6749836/water-shortage-looms Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:32:08 -0700 CHAMPAIGN – University of Illinois students will recycle if given the chance, supporters told the city council during a discussion of Champaign starting a recycling program for apartments and other multifamily properties. "If you make the resource available,... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6749900/ui-students-say-they-re-willing-to-join-in-recycling-effort Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:12:08 -0700 CHAMPAIGN – Crimestoppers and Champaign police need help finding people involved in a fight on the University of Illinois campus last month. According to a Champaign police report, officers were called to a fight at the corner of Third Street and Gregory Street... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6749909/champaign-police-seek-tips-on-fight-last-month-at-ui Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:08:08 -0700 University administrators have now shifted focus to the search for a new president after Chancellor Richard Herman announced Tuesday that the provost search will be put on hold. The Illinois Student Senate met Wednesday to discuss how students will be selected to... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6749687/iss-proceeds-with-committee-on-appointments,-provost-search-put-on-hold Sat, 10 Oct 2009 06:30:08 -0700 As students at the University of Illinois, we have a wide range of opportunities available to us. We live in a vibrant community, we cheer on our Fighting Illini in sporting events, we attend some of the best fine arts performances and we participate in campus groups... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6749706/map-grant-cause-stress-for-ui-students Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:11:08 -0700 URBANA – Four Parkland College students from Rantoul pleaded innocent on Wednesday in connection with an attack on two University of Illinois students on campus Wednesday morning. According to a UI police report, two male University of Illinois students... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6749918/4-plead-innocent-in-wednesday-attack-on-ui-students Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:28:08 -0700 University leaders have suspended the search for a provost, according to an e-mail from Chancellor Richard Herman on Tuesday. Herman, the Council of Deans, the Board of Trustees, President B. Joseph White and Interim President Stanley Ikenberry decided to focus on... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6749719/search-for-provost-now-suspended Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:26:08 -0700 At the age of 13, Erich Picchietti, junior in LAS, started caddying at Bob-O-Link Golf Course in Highland Park. Four years later, his part-time job became a full ride to the University of Illinois. "The Evans Scholarship is literally life changing," Picchietti said.... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6749733/caddie-award-benefits-ui-student Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:41:08 -0700 The University of Illinois could host the world if Chicago wins the 2016 Summer Olympics. It's down to the final four: Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro, and Tokyo. The U of I offered its facilities to http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6735629/u-of-i-offers-facilities-to-olympics-committee-decision-on-city-made-frida Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:19:08 -0700 Following Fridays editorial, it has been made abundantly clear the Daily Illini feels that the University of Illinois is largely comprised of an ignorant student body. The DI claims that not only do we not know the name of our chancellor, but frequently, most, if not... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6720614/iss-reactions-to-editorial Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:44:08 -0700 University of Illinois police step up patrols and issue safety tips after a young woman was sexually assaulted early Sunday morning. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6716960/u-of-i-police-increase-patrols,-urge-caution-after-sexual-assault-on-campus Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:36:08 -0700 University of Illinois police are increasing patrols following an report of a sexual assault on campus early Sunday morning. UI Director of Public Safety Barbara R. O'Connor sent an e-mail to university faculty, students and staff urging caution in the wake of the... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6720774/ui-to-beef-up-patrols-after-report-of-sexual-assault Sun, 13 Sep 2009 13:49:08 -0700 University of Illinois police are increasing patrols following an report of a sexual assault on campus early Sunday morning. UI Director of Public Safety Barbara R. O'Connor sent an e-mail to university faculty, students and staff urging caution in the wake of the... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6720757/ui-to-beef-up-patrols-after-report-of-sexual-assault Sun, 13 Sep 2009 13:49:08 -0700 URBANA – Enrollment at the University of Illinois' Urbana campus has set another record this fall, closing in on nearly 42,000 students. This year's 10-day enrollment figures, released on Wednesday, show a total enrollment of 41,918, an increase of 423 students... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6720769/record-enrollment-reported-at-ui-s-urbana-campus Sat, 12 Sep 2009 04:00:08 -0700 URBANA -- University of Illinois Professor Nicholas Burbules, outgoing chairman of the Urbana campus senate executive committee, on Thursday afternoon briefed new UI trustees on the senate's stance on the admissions issue. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6708050/urbana-senate-official-briefs-trustees-on-upcoming-vote Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:05:08 -0700 The reconstituted University of Illinois board of trustees this morning selected Chicago businessman Christopher Kennedy as chairman. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6701273/chris-kennedy-chosen-as-new-head-of-university-of-illinois-trustees Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:50:08 -0700 (AP) — University of Illinois trustees have elected Chicago businessman Christopher Kennedy to be their new chairman. Kennedy is one of six new members of the university's governing board appointed the past few weeks by Gov. Pat Quinn. Quinn made the appointments... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6708000/merchandise-mart-s-kennedy-to-chair-u-of-i Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:35:08 -0700 University of Illinois trustees have elected Chicago businessman Christopher Kennedy to be their new chairman. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6707589/u-of-ill-trustees-select-kennedy-to-lead-board Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:28:08 -0700 URBANA – A resolution to be considered by University of Illinois trustees today directs administrators to eliminate the Category I system, special-interest admissions and any process that gives preferential treatment to applicants. It also says the UI should... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6708064/admissions-reform-resolution-on-ui-trustees-agenda Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:26:08 -0700