From the archives
- Wed. 10/28
From the archives, 1921: Labor pushed Champaign and Urbana to seek a 5-cent streetcar fare
The Twin City Review of Oct. 28, 1921, reported that the Twin City Federation of Labor wanted both city administrations to ask the Illinois Commerce Commission for a five-cent streetcar fare, down from seven cents.
- Tue. 10/27
From the archives, 1922: Union women promised an old-fashioned Halloween party at Labor Hall, masks required
The Twin City Review of Oct. 27, 1922, reported that the Women's Label League was planning a free costume Halloween party at Labor Hall the following Monday night, with doughnuts, pumpkin pies and cider and prizes for the funniest costumes.
- Mon. 10/26
From the archives, 1923: West Champaign riders walking half a mile to the streetcar hoped for a stopgap bus line
The Twin City Review of Oct. 26, 1923, reported that the local streetcar superintendent had asked Illinois Light and Power company officials in Chicago for a temporary bus line on Champaign's west side until the West Church Street track could be rebuilt.
- Sat. 10/24
From the archives, 1924: First M.E. Church in Champaign advertised a Sunday school Rally Day with a goal of 1,400
A page 4 advertisement in the Twin City Review of Oct. 24, 1924, announced a Methodist Sunday School Rally Day at First M.E. Church, Champaign, on Sunday, Oct. 26, with an attendance goal of 1,400 against a record of 1,408.
- Fri. 10/23
From the archives, 1925: Virginia Theatre advertised a 'Special Homecoming Program' of film, song and an Illini feature
A page 4 advertisement in the Twin City Review of Oct. 23, 1925, billed Johnny Hines in 'The Live Wire' with singer Irene Beasley, the Skylark Quartette and Illini songs, while the Rialto Theatre advertised 'The Coming of Amos.'
- Wed. 10/21
From the archives, 1921: Army veterans of an Irving Berlin soldier show bring 'A Day in Camp' to the Orpheum
The Twin City Review reported Oct. 21, 1921, that a 10-person troupe called the Yip Yip Yaphankers, led by two men from Irving Berlin's wartime soldier show, was playing Champaign's Orpheum the last half of that week.
- Tue. 10/20
From the archives, 1950: Gov. Adlai Stevenson set to speak at Champaign high school as Biblical parade planning begins
The Illinois Times' Oct. 20, 1950, front page reported a coming campaign talk by Gov. Adlai E. Stevenson at Champaign's senior high school and plans for a Dec. 7 Biblical parade with 25 to 40 floats.
- Mon. 10/19
From the archives, 1923: County hard-road work advances as Illinois Central turns down Champaign subway request
The Twin City Review's Oct. 19, 1923, front page tallied progress on three county-aid hard roads and reported that the Illinois Central would not consider a traffic subway at Main Street in Champaign.
- Sun. 10/18
From the archives, 1921: George Huff rallies stadium drive workers for a $2.5 million Illinois stadium
The Twin City Review reported Oct. 21, 1921, that George Huff told the stadium drive committee the planned University of Illinois stadium would cost about $2.5 million.
- Sat. 10/17
From the archives, 1924: Labor paper reports big crowd for La Follette campaign speaker
The Twin City Review reported Oct. 17, 1924, that California speaker Walter Thomas Mills drew a large crowd in Gazette square for the La Follette-Wheeler presidential ticket.
- Fri. 10/16
From the archives, 1922: Injunction stops Twin Cities-Danville bus line
The Twin City Review reported Oct. 20, 1922, that an injunction won by the Illinois Traction System had stopped motor bus service between Champaign-Urbana and Danville.
- Wed. 10/14
Oct. 14, 1921: Water company promises the Twin Cities a million more gallons a day from a new Urbana well
The news followed a summer when residents were asked not to sprinkle their lawns.
- Fri. 10/09
Oct. 13, 1922: Champaign County veterans organize to carry the state soldiers' bonus vote
Speakers were to tour the county's towns ahead of a parade in Champaign and Urbana.
- Thu. 10/08
Oct. 12, 1923: Main Street traffic subway under the Illinois Central tracks called improbable
East-side business owners said a new station had cut downtown Champaign in two.
- Wed. 10/07
Oct. 7, 1921: Twin Cities plan a half-day Armistice Day with a parade and a mass meeting
Labor, business, veterans and university groups formed the celebration committee.