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Prairie Observatory

Prairie Observatory

The Prairie Observatory first opened in the 1960s and closed in the early 1980s.

The observatory was once a place for astronomers from The University of Illinois to view the night sky far from bright city lights. Today, the building is covered with graffiti and overgrown vines. It looks more like something from a Hollywood postapocalyptic thriller than a place of science and research.

The site can be accessed from a nearby parking lot or by following the scenic hiking trails from Walnut Point State Park. ... Read more

Mary Miller Meets with President Trump in Oval Office

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Mary Miller Meets with President Trump in Oval Office

Oakland, Illinois – Mary Miller, Republican candidate for Congress, visited President Donald Trump in the White House and discussed her campaign to bring hi ... Read more

Addressing gun violence requires everyone’s help, say News

CHAMPAIGN – The rise in gun violence in Champaign-Urbana and elsewhere can be traced back to the trauma young people of color are experiencing. And addressing it effectively requires a united effort from the entire community.

Those wer ... Read more

‘Twainiac’ Nick Offerman Reads Aloud About Samuel Clemen

David Greene talks to U of I grad Nick Offerman — one of the voices behind Twain's Feast: Searching for America's Lost Foods in the Footsteps of Samuel Clemens — about the series from Audible.

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Just im ... Read more

Who is Marie Newman? Illinois congresswoman faces Democratic incumbent in redrawn district

Two incumbent congressional Democrats are vying for one district in Illinois on Tuesday. Rep. Marie Newman, who previously represented the 3rd District, is now running in the 6th District against Rep. Sean Casten.

It’s the only race in Illinois where two incumbent Democrats are running against each other, and the Chicago-area district is expected to be one of the closest races in the general election.

Midterm races:Here are ten House races to watch in 2022

About Illinois' 3rd Congressional District
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World's Tallest Lincoln Statue

In the “Land of Lincoln” stands one of the world’s tallest Lincoln statues. He stands at an impressive 72 feet tall, towering over nearby trees and buildings.

While Abraham Lincoln was a tall, thin man in life, this representation ... Read more

Coles County (Illinois) Sheriff and Combat Veteran Retires A

Coles County Sheriff Tyler Heleine, the first sergeant of the East St. Louis-based 1844th Transportation Co., retired today, Sept. 10, after more than 21 years of military service with the Illinois Army National Guard during a ceremony at National Gu ... Read more

With New Ad Buy, DMFI Turns Its Sights on Another Progressiv

In January, DMFI PAC endorsed Rep. Sean Casten, who currently represents the old 6th District and was elected in 2018. The group made a $259,000 ad buy in the district on Tuesday, its first media expenditure in the race, and started running the ads W ... Read more

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Mayor Pauly believes that all elected officials are servant leaders for the community they represent. As electeds, it is most important that we connect with our community, work to understand the values, goals and priorities of this special community, and reflect that in all the work that we do.