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Collin Brais, 26, was charged Monday with residential burglary, possession of a controlled substance and criminal trespass to residence in connection with his arrest.

URBANA — A Watseka man who was allegedly squatting in an Urbana apartment last week remains jailed on a number of felony charges.

As was the case a year ago, the merit-based raises take effect Aug. 16 for the 2019-20 academic year, UI President Tim Killeen wrote in a mass email to employees.

Attorneys for Daniel and Corinne Kaeding filed a civil suit against Debbie May, 59, of Champaign.

URBANA — The parents of a Champaign boy who was severely brain-damaged five years ago, purportedly at the hands of his babysitter, are asking the woman they believe hurt him to pay for his ongoing care.

Day six of the trial of Brendt Christensen Wednesday, June 19, 2019.

Board gives its OK in 5-1-1 vote

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NEW: Christensen's ex-girlfriend, Terra Bullis, took the stand to talk about their relationship and information she learned after agreeing to wear a wire for the FBI.

UPDATE, 6:10 p.m.:

The director of the nonprofit Champaign Center Partnership talked with staff writer Julie Wurth about the redevelopment she hopes will link the downtown, Midtown and Campustown business districts.

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And when James D. Thompson, 22, is released from boot camp — assuming the Department of Corrections lets him have that option — he'll have to start paying more than $51,000 in fines.

URBANA — A 22-year-old Champaign man who had several pounds of cannabis edibles intended for sale in his home earlier this year is headed to prison for six years.

Caribe Jones, 42, was arraigned Tuesday on a single count of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child alleging that on or about July 1, 2018, he performed a sex act or acts with the girl at her home.

URBANA — A Chicago man wanted for allegedly molesting a young girl in Champaign last year is now in the Champaign County Jail.

Champaign council members discussed on Tuesday whether Urbana's contribution to Visit Champaign County is too small. 

UPDATE, 11:20 a.m. Wednesday:
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