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Champaign County Fair to become more inclusive
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign County Fairgrounds board will be holding a meeting next month to hear about the needs of people with disabilities. County fair organizers said it could include a sensory-friendly area or a place of respite from the sights and sounds of the fair, but they’re still working out details with […]
Lake of the Woods bike trail closing this September
MAHOMET, IL (Chambana Today) – The Champaign County Forest Preserve will temporarily close the Lake of the Woods’ bike trail in September. The bike trail, known for its scenic view, will be closed for milling and resurfacing from September 9, 2024 through October 2, 2024. To complete this project, the trail must be completely shut down to the public with no public access available.
Meeting Minutes & More | Firearms reported stolen in Champaign County, Danville, Urbana
To pitch a ‘My Turn’ guest column, email jdalessio@news-gazette.com. Want to purchase today’s print edition? Here’s a map of single-copy locations. Between April 1 and June 30, law enforcement officers in Danville, Urbana and Champaign County took down reports of eight firearms said to be stolen — all but one from an unlocked vehicle or unsecured cabinet, closet or garage.
Parts of Lake of the Woods Bike Trail closing for upgrades
MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) — Heads up, bicyclists: parts of the Lake of the Woods Bike Trail will be closing for some improvements this September. Officials with the Champaign County Forest Preserve said the trail will be milled and resurfaced. The project will last from Sept. 9 through Oct. 2. The work is subject to delays […]
More Republican election judges needed in Champaign County
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign County Clerk is once again emphasizing the need for poll workers this election season, especially Republicans. Clerk Aaron Ammons said the biggest concern is having enough people on Election Day. He said they need a total of 325. Right now, they have 302 — but they’re short on Republican […]
Attorneys argue whether record-breaking $535 million verdict in Pavilion rape case is too high
Aug. 2—URBANA — Reading from a legal periodical in the Champaign County Courthouse on Thursday, Judge Jason Bohm cited an article on "nuclear verdicts" that stated the highest amount of damages ever awarded out of a civil trial in Illinois was $363 million in 2022. If that was the case, Bohm asked an attorney representing the mother of a girl who was awarded by a jury earlier this year after ...
United Way of Champaign Co. website offers parents resources for young ones
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — The first five years after birth are a golden opportunity to give your child the best start to their life. That’s why the United Way of Champaign County has revamped their website, giving you the blue print on how to connect with your little ones. There, you can learn when they […]
Jim Dey: Election winner goes 'poof' if voters eliminate auditor's office
Jul. 31—Champaign County voters will decide two conflicting issues in November. 1. Do they wish to abolish the office of county auditor? 2. Who do they want to be the county auditor for the next four years: Republican Alan Anderson or Democratic incumbent George Danos? The same issue is confronting McLean County voters after members of that county's board approved posing a similar ballot ...
25 organizations join in CHP’s school supply giveaway in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Community Health Partnership of Illinois hosted their third annual back-to-school event on Saturday afternoon at Champaign Urbana Public Health District. 25 organizations from around Champaign County gave away school supplies and resources to students. CUPHD partnered with CHP to provide the space for the event, ensuring students were up-to-date on […]
UPDATE: I-74 reopens after broken down semi caused a backup
UPDATE at 2:25 p.m. CHAPMAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — State Police announced all lanes are open again after a semi-truck partially blocked I-74 West Friday afternoon. The closure lasted just over an hour. No further information is available at this time. CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Traffic is backed up significantly on part of I-74 […]
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