217 Today: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Sep. 4 – Sep. 7
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Sep. 4 – Sep. 7
ELLNORA Guitar Festival, a night market, a broomcorn festival, and more are happening in Central Illinois this week.
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Labor Day parade brings community members, floats and festivities to downtown Champaign
The annual event hosted many floats featuring local unions and marching bands. The parade was followed by a picnic in Neil Street Plaza with a live band and other family activities.
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Tallest ramp opens at Champaign County’s busiest interstate interchange
The Illinois Department of Transportation said nearly 40,000 vehicles pass through the I-74 I-57 interchange each day.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Aug. 28 – Aug. 31
A sweetcorn festival, a popcorn festival, a blues festival, a cheese festival, and more are happening in Central Illinois this week.
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New executive director outlines her vision for Urbana Free Library
Taliah Abdullah was appointed to the position in July. She said the library has been updating its Champaign County Historical Archives since last year.
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Public voices opposition to proposed service changes at OSF Healthcare’s Heart of Mary Medical Center
OSF plans to expand behavioral healthcare at its Urbana facility — but multiple community members said they were concerned with the proposal to shift some specialty services to other locations.
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Local Palestinian Americans welcome Pritzker’s support on Senate resolution to block arms sales to Israel
Speaking on NBC’s “Meet the Press with Kristen Welker” this month, Pritzker said the measure would send “the right kind of a message” to Israel amid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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Billboard for Proud Boys hate group removed in southern Illinois after public pressure
The sign came down a day after the Clinton County Board passed a non-binding resolution.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Aug. 21 – Aug. 27
An audition workshop, the premier working vintage farm show in the U.S., one of the biggest garage sales across CU, music and sweet corn festivals, and more are happening in Central Illinois this week.
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Billboard promoting far-right group Proud Boys springs up in southern Illinois
The sign is located at Old U.S. Route 50 and St. Rose Road, about 1,000 feet from the entrance to Central Community High School.
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The Fischer Theatre honors Gene Hackman’s life with the first ‘FischerFest’
The festival featured five of Hackman’s most well-known films and an open discussion about his work with Illinois film critics Chuck Koplinksi and Pam Powell.
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Local family hosts fundraiser to support research for rare type of muscular dystrophy
The rare genetic disease weakens the muscles a person needs to walk, eat and breathe. A mother and daughter want to raise money for further research.
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New film festival celebrates the legacy of Danville native Gene Hackman
The two-day festival includes movie screenings, a discussion with a film critic, and food.
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After his first 100 days in office, what’s Urbana Mayor DeShawn Williams planning next?
At his 100-Day address on Wednesday, Urbana Mayor DeShawn Williams said he will continue to carry the people’s vision for the city forward with honesty and integrity.
