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Champaign Co. Fair kicks off with a blast from the past
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign County Fair is underway and with it, officials have brought back a “blast from the past” for fairgoers. The rodeo is back. It’s been about seven years since they’ve had the pro rodeo hit the dirt, kicking off Thursday night. Board members said they hope this event will bring […]
Censure resolution left off agenda of next Champaign school board meeting
Jul. 19—CHAMPAIGN — A resolution to censure a member of the Champaign school board is not included in the for Monday's meeting. Board President Gianina Baker, who had previously presented a proposal to censure member Betsy Holder at the board's June 10 meeting for "misconduct unbecoming a board member," declined to comment on the matter when reached by The News-Gazette on Friday. Holder has ...
Monticello hosts BBQ showdown at first Smoke ‘N Octane Festival
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — People across Piatt County enjoyed some summer fun and food this weekend. Monticello hosted their inaugural Smoke ‘N Octane Festival. Some even got a head start on the festivities on Friday. People could expect lots of cook-outs, live music, and even a car show. John Frerichs is the vice chair for […]
Frustrated With High Water Bills? Public Forum Tonight In Bolingbrook Hosted By Illinois Commerce Commission
This week, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has scheduled two public forums on Illinois American Water’s proposed $152 million rate hike. This will be an opportunity for private water customers frustrated with high bills to air their concerns about a proposed water and wastewater increase of up to nearly $30 per month.
Recap of The Farmer City Fair
The Farmer City Fair Comes To a Close after another successful year. Fair Director, Kurt Homann, explains what makes the Farmer City fairgrounds so great, it's volunteers. A year of planning and a hundred volunteers go into fair week, but volunteers also work during the racing season. Three fair queens...
Tom Kacich: Dems have big cash leads in area state legislative contests
Jul. 21—Democrats in the two contested state legislative races in East Central Illinois enjoy large fundraising advantages over their GOP opponents less than four months before Election Day. State Sen. Paul Faraci, D-Champaign, has a more than 20-to-1 lead on 52nd District Republican challenger Jeff Brownfield, also of Champaign. Faraci faces his first election since being appointed to replace ...
Warrior-Scholar Project provides brainy boot camp to veterans in Urbana
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — It’s never too late to go back to school. That’s why veterans across Champaign County are meeting up at the Chez Veteran Center throughout this week. They’re expanding their knowledge through a unique program called the Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP). It’s a nationwide, free, academic boot camp. WSP lead Christopher Twigg went […]
Jim Dey: Champaign County Board targets auditor, his office for extinction
Jul. 20—Voters will be asked two conflicting questions in the November election, thanks to action this week by the Champaign County Board. On one hand, they can choose between the Democratic and Republican candidates for auditor — George Danos and Alan Anderson, respectively. On the other, they'll be asked if they wish to abolish the auditor's office. Despite being urged not to do so by new ...
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