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Tom Kacich | Hotel Royer missed out on double-centennial celebration
Oct. 20—It was almost three years ago — early November 2021 — that a ceremonial groundbreaking was held for the beginning of the renovation of the old Urbana-Lincoln/Jumer's/Urbana Landmark Hotel in downtown Urbana. At that time, the developers of the 131-room project, now known as the Hotel Royer, said they hoped to open the refurbished boutique hotel in late 2022. Not even close. Another ...
Downtown Champaign getting a pop of color from mural
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — One downtown Champaign business is adding some color to its exterior. Artist Jose Vazquez has partnered with 40 North and Experience C-U to paint a 17 by 26-foot mural facing Chester Street. They started discussing this project last year and approached Ten Thousand Villages to use their wall. It will be […]
Comparing Cows and Humans | Ag in the Classroom
Meteorologist Jacob Dickey is joined by Julie Adcock from the Champaign County Farm Bureau to learn more about how kids are learning about similarities and differences between humans and cows. Book recommendation: Cow by Jules Older See all of the Ag in the Classroom lesson and connect with your local Ag in the Classroom Coordinator […]
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