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Avionics is serving food and a summer drink menu

July 9, 2020 / 1:25pm / Jessica Hammie

Avionics is serving food again, and has an updated summer drink menu. I'm personally very excited about shurbs and the apple biscuit pie, but there… More »

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Big Thorn is opening a food truck

July 8, 2020 / 7:16am / Jessica Hammie

Big Thorn Farm & Brewery in Georgetown produces some much-loved beer. The location is a little remote, and there is no food on site...that is,… More »

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Paign to Peace is hosting a protest in Mahomet on Wednesday, July 8th

July 7, 2020 / 3:00pm / Jessica Hammie

Paign to Peace is hosting a "My Culture Is Not A Trend" protest in Mahomet tomorrow, Wednesday, July 8th at 1 p.m. Blackface and cultural… More »

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I’m really into these chocolate chip cookies from Harvest Market

July 6, 2020 / 3:29pm / Jessica Hammie

These chocolate chip cookies have become my reward for continuing to survive COVID-19. Each time I visit Harvest Market for groceries, I check to see… More »

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Getting tested for COVID-19 is pretty easy

July 2, 2020 / 2:12pm / Jessica Hammie

Does the idea of getting tested for COVID-19 freak you out a little? That's okay if it does — it freaked me out a little,… More »

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I need this Deluxe Milkshake from El Oasis

July 1, 2020 / 1:56pm / Jessica Hammie

I need it. I want it. My life is incomplete without it. It's available in chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, or Oreo. Look at this beauty: Top… More »

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U of I professor projects COVID-19 deaths if college football season resumes

June 30, 2020 / 4:15pm / Jessica Hammie

University of Illinois professor Sheldon Jacobson was featured in an article on CBS Sports about resuming the college football season. In the article, Jacobson said… More »

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Here are some reminders about using fireworks

June 30, 2020 / 1:59pm / Jessica Hammie

It's fireworks season, if you haven't literally heard. The City of Champaign Fire and Police have offered a few tips, tricks, and reminders about using… More »

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Request your Vote by Mail ballot now

June 29, 2020 / 10:29am / Jessica Hammie

The election isn't until November, and you have until October 29th to request your ballot, but you should really take five minutes to request your… More »

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Unit 4 has just passed a resolution declaring racism is a public health crisis

June 26, 2020 / 1:06pm / Jessica Hammie

The Champaign Unit 4 Board of Education has unanimously approved a resolution declaring that racism is a public health crisis. What does that mean, excactly?… More »

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