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HGTV Names Illinois Town Among the Nation’s Up & Coming
Known for its parks, museums, and university this Illinois town is getting national attention from HGTV for being up-and-coming. It's not a big town (actually, it's considered two) but out of 30 only one midwestern town makes the list of being the place to be. Champaign-Urbana. HGTV says,. Strong ties...
Mural work begins at Flesor's Candy Kitchen as remodel nears completion
Aug. 30—TUSCOLA — A local artist hopes his latest project will give community members a glimpse into yesteryear. Ainslie Heilich, owner of the Vintage Karma tattoo shop, is working to repaint the Coca-Cola mural outside of Flesor's Candy Kitchen with style and colors that will match its original look from the 1920s. The city of Tuscola is funding the project. "It's going to be even better than ...
‘Moms Demand Action’ gives away free gun locks to keep firearms out of kids’ reach
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is taking steps to help parents keep firearms away from their children. “Moms Demand Action” handed out gun safety information in the district on Wednesday as part of “Safe Week.” The program aims to inform and remind parents to store their firearms in secure locations […]
IDOT hosting public meeting on proposed Kirby Ave. bridge project
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting another public meeting in the Champaign-Urbana area to inform people about a proposed construction project. The project is the proposed replacement of the bridge that carries Kirby Avenue over Interstate 57. The existing bridge was designed to accommodate rural and agricultural traffic, not bicyclists […]
CUPHD handing out Narcan for International Overdose Awareness Day
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day by giving out a key tool to stopping overdoses when they happen. International Overdose Awareness Day is Saturday, but the CUPHD will recognize it during weekday hours on Friday by providing free Narcan kits. Narcan, or naloxone, is a medication […]
Take a tour of Memorial Stadium’s Colonnades, where 184 veterans are honored
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — When fans enter Memorial Stadium, all eyes go directly to the field where all the action happens. But, if you walk up the steep ramps on the East and West sides, you’ll soon be among some Illini greats. They’re not necessarily known for their athletic contributions to U of I, but […]
Future paths: Local leaders, businesses consider downtown development proposal
Aug. 30—CHAMPAIGN — As community leaders and local business owners mull a proposal to transform the area surrounding the Illinois Terminal, many unknowns remain — including the role the city of Champaign might take in the project and whether a new sports arena could be built south of Logan Street after all. Still, Esquire Lounge co-owner Jackie Sampson said that any steps toward revitalization ...
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