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Groundbreaking on Arcola Broom Palace set for May 31
ARCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — Crews are set to break ground on what city officials say is a new era for Arcola. It was this time last year that plans were announced regarding the construction of a Broom Palace on a vacant lot near North Locust and East Main Street. Now, construction is set to begin […]
Central IL communities getting more than $56M for water infrastructure projects
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — More than $56 million out of $205 million from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is getting distributed to several Central Illinois communities to upgrade water infrastructure. Two low-interest loan programs make up the Illinois EPA’s State Revolving Fund Program: the Water Pollution Control Loan Program for waste and storm water projects, […]
Remembering Robert Sims and his life of service with the Sullivan American Legion
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — This year’s Operation Honor Guard is dedicated to Sullivan American Legion member Robert Sims who died in December. If you’ve ever been to one of the Operation Honor Guard events in the backlot, you most likely saw him there. Now, those who knew him best are looking back on his life […]
Upcoming Mary Batchelder Road Closure for Construction and Drainage Improvements
The Department of Public Works has announced a new construction project on Mary Batchelder Road, managed by Jamco Excavators LLC. The project will improve the roadway and drainage and is scheduled to start on Monday, May 20, 2024. It is expected to last 4 to 6 weeks. The construction will cover the area from the intersection of Towle Farm Road to house number 22 on Mary Batchelder Road.
Upcoming Road Closures in White Birch Farms for Paving, May 13-17
The paving project in the White Birch Farms subdivision is set to begin on Monday, May 13th, and is expected to end on Friday, May 17th. BF Brown, under PACT One, LLC, will oversee the work on White Birch Avenue and Oak Lane, weather permitting.
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