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217 Today: Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021

ByBrian Moline September 16, 2021

Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021 Today’s headlines: Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a massive energy and climate plan to put Illinois on a path to 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Childcare providers and families will soon be eligible for more state aid as the COVID-19 pandemic grinds on. Wednesday was the deadline for University of…

Community | Environment

Pearson: New Position With Forest Preserve ‘Great Combination’ Of Strengths And Passions

ByBrian Moline September 16, 2021September 16, 2021

MAHOMET — The Champaign County Forest Preserve District has chosen a new executive director. Lorrie Pearson will begin her new role on September 27th. She comes to the forest preserve district from the City of Urbana, where she most recently served as community development services director. Listen to the full interview here. Pearson replaces Mary…