Tuesday May 29 | The News-Gazette
Urbana police set for another bike giveaway
This time the city will team up with the Champaign County sheriff's office to give away about 160 used bicycles.
Time Capsule will be Educational
Carrie Busey Elementary students are celebrating their big move with a piece of the past.
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Project manager Adrian Ledbetter, left, of Grunloh Construction, Inc. in Effingham, stands in the courtyard as he welcomes Champaign school district administrators, the Village of Savoy officials, Carrie Busey PTA officers, local law enforcement and Prairie Fields Home Owners Association officers, among others, to the new Carrie Busey Elementary ... (more)
World World II veteran Thomas Casale of Champaign says he is thrilled to get the chance to see the World War II Memorial in Washington this week as part of an Honor Flight.
New nanobrewery wins permit OK
There was some opposition to the nanobrewery being located at 1703 Woodfield Drive, particularly from residents of The Arbours, the subdivision backing up to the property.
Scharlau sees 'slightly better' economy
Payrolls of major employers are rebounding. Retail sales are growing. The local housing market is stabilizing.
League of Women Voters to feature local police chiefs
The public is invited to hear from the Champaign and Urbana police chiefs at the May meeting of the League of Women Voters of Champaign County.