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Shape Your Parks: Urbana Park District Seeks Local Input on Natural Areas
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‘It’s always a good time!’ Meet the Gifford music teacher creating a unique space for students
GIFFORD, Ill. (WCIA) — Whether you play an instrument or not, you probably remember the days of elementary music class. Learning the classic “hot cross buns” on the recorder or singing a catchy tune could’ve filled the room. That’s the reality for Cathy Dunafin every day at Gifford Grade School. She’s been a teacher for […]
Protecting pools from cicadas: What to do when they end up in water
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Cicadas are here and there have been plenty of tips about keeping homes, landscaping and pets safe from them. But what about a backyard pool? Experts said that pool and hot tub owners will have to make a habit out of cleaning dead insects from the water. When cicadas end up […]
Riggs Beer Company hosting ‘Pintwood Derby’
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Riggs Beer Company in Urbana is going from Boy Scouts to brewskis with their annual “Pintwood Derby” event. The competition continues the Cub Scout tradition of carving and designing a small, wooden car to race down a sloped track. Only this time, it’s for adults. The Pintwood Derby is only one […]
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