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In the final installment of our three-Sunday, area-wide feature, we asked an expanded panel of Class of 2019 high school graduates: What are the top three items on your 10-year bucket list?

In the final installment of our three-Sunday, area-wide feature, we asked an expanded panel of Class of 2019 high school graduates: What are the top three items on your 10-year bucket list?

In 1919, P.M. Hollingsworth was sworn in as the new assistant village clerk in Fisher.
In 1969, Edward Gladish, superintendent of Piper City schools, was named the new superintendent of Unit 7 schools in Tolono.
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27-minute UI graduation speech delivered on an overcast, crisp spring morning.

Tonight, Champaign native Elizabeth "Amy" Treat fulfills a lifelong dream by performing at the fabled Lincoln Center in New York City.

Tonight, Champaign native Elizabeth "Amy" Treat fulfills a lifelong dream by performing at the fabled Lincoln Center in New York City.

Elijha J. Booker of Champaign died from injuries he received early this morning

CHAMPAIGN — A 14-year-old has died as a result of an early morning shooting in Champaign.
Champaign County Coroner Duane Northrup said Elijha J. Booker of Champaign died from injuries he received during an incident in the 1600 block of Hedge Road.

Liza Sylvestre, receiving her master's degree in fine arts at the UI, said she hopes to use her platform to help create a different and more inclusive world for young people with disabilities.

Most of the time, Liza Sylvestre knows she takes on the appearance of an able-bodied person.

New pavement, underground wiring and a lighting upgrade will be done on one of the airport's two commercial runways, said Willard Interim Executive Director Tim Bannon.

SAVOY — University of Illinois Willard Airport hopes to begin work on a runway improvement project next year with the help of a $9.9 million federal grant.

They won an area competition for a chance to get onstage with the rock band during its June 23 concert at the State Farm Center.

CHAMPAIGN — A few weeks ago, choir students at Centennial High School were pulling up Youtube videos of the band Foreigner.
They hadn't heard much — if any — of the 1970s-era band before.
But they liked "Jukebox Hero," they decided. Good thing, too.

As they prepare for the future, many find themselves reflecting on the past.

URBANA — Graduating is about the final moments.
There's the last exam and the last class; the final piece of clothing to pack; the last walk around the Quad; the last picture in front of Alma Mater — and a last last call at Kam's.

Business at Mailbag Headquarters is almost as busy as a C-U restaurant on this year's University of Illinois Commencement/Mother's Day weekend.

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