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Former Taco Bell to be converted to Jimmy John's
Oct. 9—CHAMPAIGN — A building that previously housed a Taco Bell is being renovated to make way for a sandwich shop chain. The city of Champaign has issued a building alteration permit for a "Jimmy John's fit out" at 1910 W. Springfield Ave. The estimated construction value of the project is $555,000. A newer Taco Bell location recently opened across the street from the site in January 2024. ...
Douglas Co. board suspends animal shelter manager indefinitely
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The manager of a Central Illinois animal shelter is suspended indefinitely, and it’s leaving a lot of uncertainty as to what happens next for the facility. The Douglas County Board made the decision at their meeting Tuesday afternoon and was unwilling to confirm an exact reason for the disciplinary action […]
U of I Vet Med addition construction underway
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois is no stranger to construction; you can almost always find buildings going up or being renovated. Now, builders are focused on a particular 20,000 square foot space. With the help of a donation from the Khan family, a new addition will be added to the Small Animal […]
Virginia director talks upgrades, upcoming events and pivots
Oct. 9—CHAMPAIGN — Between comedians, musicians, movies and theatrical productions, the Virginia Theatre is settling in for a bustling final quarter of 2024. And while the theater is set to go dark for the first few months of 2025, parks officials are looking forward to coming back better than ever in April — and not just because of fly system upgrades. The Champaign Park District's board will ...
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