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Billboard memorializes dead cows in Douglas County
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) – It’s been more than a month since cows got loose and were killed on I-57 in Douglas County. Now, a billboard that reads “I’m me. Not meat,” is up in the area. In August, a semi-truck carrying cows crashed. 20 cows were killed, and another 16 got loose. People for […]
Candidate throws hat into ring for Urbana mayoral race
Urbana, Ill. (WCIA) — Another candidate is vying for the top spot in the city of Urbana. Annie Feldmeier Adams announced that she is running for the mayor of Urbana as a Democrat in a news release Thursday. On her campaign website, she lists her priorities as sustainable growth, expanded housing opportunities, safe and connected […]
Nearly 100 beds to be delivered to kids in need in Champaign Co.
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — After a day spent building beds for kids in need in Champaign last week, almost 100 beds are being delivered. “Sleep in Heavenly Peace” is a national non-profit organization that works to provide beds for kids across the county. Last weekend, the Mahomet chapter and volunteers were busy building twin-sized […]
Champaign County launches new gun safety program
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign County is launching a new program that aims to strengthen gun safety and keep people safe. The Office of the County Executive announced that the county had been awarded a grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health. They intend to use that grant to launch the Champaign County […]
Champaign hosting annual NAACP convention, town hall this weekend
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign is set to host the NAACP’s annual conference and the community is invited to take part. The NAACP is holding its 87th Annual Convention at the Hilton Garden Inn located on South Neil Street. It will take place this weekend from Friday to Sunday. Part of the activities includes a […]
Oakwood residents voice concerns over cost, quality of water
OAKWOOD, Ill. (WCIA) — People in one Vermilion County village are upset with higher water bills, and some also aren’t happy with the quality. Oakwood’s provider, Prairie Path Water, held an annual customer outreach meeting Thursday in the village, where they heard some of those concerns. Some residents said their bills are simply too high. […]
Central Illinois Bat Festival coming to Urbana
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Urbana Park District is getting ready to hold a bat festival. The festival starts at Anita Purves Nature Center. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., bat enthusiasts of all ages will hear from guest scientists, kids can participate in themed activities and people can watch mist net demonstrations. Food trucks and […]
Ramps between I-74, University Ave. in Urbana to reopen in Oct.
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Construction on the westbound University Avenue ramps leading to and from I-74 in Urbana was supposed to last only four months. Now, officials estimate the project will be completed in early October. The work to rehabilitate the bridge began in the spring. A representative from Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) said […]
Registration open for local veterans oral history event
Sep. 27—URBANA — Registration is now open for local veterans seeking to enter their oral histories into the Library of Congress. Randy Rosenbaum, Chief Judge of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, announced that the Champaign County Circuit Court and its various partners will join in the Veterans History Project's project this year to record personal accounts of American war veterans. The event will ...
Jim Dey: Taxpayers' tab on sales-tax ads continues to go up
Sep. 26—Champaign County government officials are continuing to spend taxpayer dollars touting the benefits of taxpayer approval of a proposed quarter-cent sales-tax increase. Two weeks ago, the taxpayers' tab was $3,400 in public spending. But the rate of spending since then on radio advertisements and billboards has increased dramatically: It's now up to $34,000, with more than a month to go ...
MTD trustee can pitch voluntary annexation to landowners
Sep. 26—CHAMPAIGN — MTD trustee Phil Fiscella has been cleared to contact landowners in south Champaign to see if they'd be willing to petition for annexation, though his previous suggestion of reimbursing property taxes will likely not be a part of these talks. The Champaign-Urbana MTD board voted 6-1 Wednesday to authorize these discussions. Paul Debevec, who had a number of questions about ...
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