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Local filmmakers bring Central Illinois to movie screens
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Central Illinois is working towards its Hollywood moment. One Danville filmmaker is ready to share his movie that features local actors and locations. He said they created this film independently and the mission was to keep it within the community. Chris Hightower is the co-producer and lead actor of the movie […]
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jul. 25 – Jul. 28
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Krannert Center Uncorked with Emily the Band at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Time: 5 p.m.
‘All they want is accessible clean water’: Customers express concerns over IL American Water rate hike at final forum
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois American Water is pushing for a $152 million dollar rate hike. Tuesday night, dozens of people gathered at a public forum in Champaign to voice their concerns. Customers would see their monthly water bills rise a little more than $29 dollars starting next year. For some people who showed up […]
Two new hires announced at CG School Board meeting
The Cerro Gordo School Board held their regular July meeting in the auditorium on Wednesday, July 10, at 6:30 pm. After returning from executive session, the Board approved the hiring of speech pathologist Katie Badger and Jr/Sr High special education teacher Kristine Tuel. The Board also approved the list of...
Champaign County Fair to feature Raminator monster truck
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — On Wednesday night, the world-famous Raminator monster truck will be racing at the Champaign County Fair. The race will begin at 7 p.m. at the Champaign County Fairgrounds. It will also feature other impressive monster trucks, including the Rammunition. According to the Hall Bros. Racing, Inc. website, their Raminator truck was built in […]
New Bird Bikes bring easy travel to Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – A new bike business is bringing more convenience to people in Champaign. The City of Champaign reported that in May of this year, there were more than 43,000 trips on Veo bikes. A new company, Bird, has over 100 electrically-assisted “Bird Bikes” already approved to ride in Champaign and on the […]
Field Representatives wanted for Urbana Special Census
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — If you’re looking for a part-time job in Urbana, there may be an opportunity for you. The City asked the Census Bureau for a recount. Mayor Diane Marlin said getting help to make that happen is more important now than ever before. The city is losing about $750,000 each year for […]
Champaign’s Paul Abraham hired as agency’s new administrator
PAXTON — The more that Paul Abraham looked into Ford County as a potential landing spot for his next professional gig, the more he became interested. It did not take long, either. The soon-to-be-34-year-old Champaign resident and native of Effingham and Coles counties was not only immediately attracted to...
Community Spotlight: Back to the Prairibbean at Riggs
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Eastern Illinois Parrot Head Club and the Developmental Services Center (DSC) are teaming up to host “Back to the Prairibbean” — a benefit concert — at Riggs Beer Company in Urbana. Connie Walsh of the Eastern Illinois Parrot Head Club and Jodie Harmon, DSC Vice President of Development and Communications, […]
Champaign school board member: Legal bills deserve closer look
Jul. 22—CHAMPAIGN — If the risk management committee pitched by the Unit 4 school board's two newest members was up and running now, this might not have happened midway through Monday's meeting: When it came time for a vote on the bills and treasurer's report for the month — typically a formality — the lone attorney among the seven members, Betsy Holder, expressed concern over the legal fees ...
Agenda dispute kicks off Monday Champaign School Board meeting
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Tensions were raised right off the bat at Monday night’s Champaign Unit 4 School Board meeting. Upon approving the night’s agenda, board member Mark Holm requested an amendment to add board reorganization for “basically, all the officers but president” to the agenda. Holm said fellow board members Sam Banks, Betsy Holder, […]
ACLU of Illinois objects to charging UI protestors with felonies
CHAMPAIGN – The ACLU of Illinois responded on Monday to anti-war protestors being charged with felonies in relation to protests against the Gaza War on the University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign campus this year. WCIA reported that two people, both community members and not students, were charged with mob action, a...
Champaign School District approves five new administrative appointments
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign School District announced the approval of five administrative appointments during the school board’s meeting Monday night. All five appointments are for either assistant principal or dean of students positions. The school district provided the following information about each appointee’s background and prior experience: All five appointees will begin their […]
Champaign-Urbana Weekend Planner – Farewell, July
We are still here for all the summer magic as July draws to a close. Families can choose from many events and activities happening this weekend in Champaign-Urbana. We know, we know… we’re giving you a lot of back-to-school related items on chambanamoms.com in recent weeks. But that doesn’t change the fact that we’re still enjoying summer fun, like the Champaign County Fair and other one or two day festivals. Or any of the other things happening around town (which you can find on our event calendar no matter what the season). We won’t count the days down until the entire community heads back to school but we will say we will enjoy every day between now and when that day comes!
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