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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 […]
American Heart Association teaches CPR in Champaign to celebrate 100 years
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The American Heart Association celebrated 100 years of work in Champaign-Urbana at the I-Hotel on Wednesday. The event was capped off with hands-on CPR training. It can take just a couple minutes of chest compressions to save someone’s life if they’re in trouble — but not everyone knows how to start. […]
City of Champaign encourages lawn maintenance amid spring weather
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — With all rain we’ve been having in Central Illinois, your lawn has probably been growing fast. The City of Champaign wants to remind its homeowners that grass needs to be below eight inches in height. City officials say there will be inspectors out checking yards. They said lawns that are not […]
Urbana High School honored for solar energy advocacy
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Green Schools Project is recognizing Urbana High School for an initiative advocating for solar energy. The high school has been named an honoree on the Path to Net Zero Energy for its work on sustainability over the course of the school year. The UHS Engineering Club tracked the consumption […]
Event dates set for Ebertfest 2025
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The dates of Ebertfest 2025 are officially set. The 26th edition of the event will be at the Virginia Theatre from April 23 to 26, 2025. Ebertfest will take place after the completion of planned theatre renovations, but it may conflict with another event in town. The later days of Ebertfest […]
Champaign’s Virginia Theatre closing for renovations next year
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A Central Illinois theatre is set to get some upgrades. The Virginia Theatre in Champaign will be closing for construction come January, with no events happening between then and April. Crews will be working on the fly system, which controls the ropes, pulleys and counter weights. The Champaign Park District said […]
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