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Sholem Aquatic Center’s main pool remains closed
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The main pool and lap pool at Champaign’s Sholem Aquatic Center remain closed, with a reopening date still uncertain. The closure began on Saturday when staff announced that there were mechanical issues with the pair of pools. However, their enclosed slides, tube slide, lazy river, and toddler areas are still open. […]
It's Your Business: All in the family
Jun. 30—As the old saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention — and in the case of Rebekah Cain, it's also the mother of a new business: Bunny Bounce. "I had first heard about soft play toddler parties when I was looking into having my son's first birthday party, but there is no one providing the service in the Champaign area," she said. "I decided to invest in some equipment myself. My ...
Genetic patterns of world’s farmed, domesticated foxes revealed via historical deep-dive
URBANA, Ill. — Domesticated animals play a prominent role in our society, with two-thirds of American families enjoying the companionship of pets and many others relying on animal products for their nutritional needs. But the process of domestication remains a bit of a mystery. Convincing wild animals they are safe enough to coexist and mate in enclosures and in close proximity to humans and other animals is no small feat. What does it take behaviorally and genetically for that to happen?
‘Hamilton’ star sells out Mahomet show, adds second night
MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) — A Broadway actor is returning to his home county in Central Illinois to talk about his journey and to sing a few hits. After selling out his July 20 show, Yellow & Co. in Mahomet is now adding another. Jonathan Butler-Duplessis currently understudies Aaron Burr, George Washington, and Hercules Mulligan/James Madison […]
Perspective: How about a slice of pie?
When I moved “up north,” as my dad down south would say, my Midwestern adventure began. Crossing the Mississippi River as I drove out of Memphis and again as I entered Illinois, I was struck by the stately barns and silos, the tidy farmsteads, and especially the black earth of the farmlands.
Mahomet museum brings Central Illinois history to present day
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Museum of the Grand Prairie in Mahomet is filled with exhibits displaying our culture. It’s a place to learn about the timeline of Central Illinois prairies and the primitive tools in our past. You can also learn about the history of Abraham Lincoln. “He had a very strong presence here […]
Champaign-Urbana Grocery Stores and Shopping Tips
Where to shop for groceries in Champaign-Urbana, along with shopping tips and ‘best kept secrets’. We have a multitude of grocery stores to choose from in Champaign-Urbana, ranging from nationwide chains to the very definition of “local” where no more than half a dozen shoppers can fit in the store at one time. We break down where you can grocery shop and include a few tips on navigating Champaign-Urbana grocery shopping for you.
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