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Early voting for primary elections has begun

May 20, 2022 / 10:13am / Jessica Hammie

Yes, I know it feels too soon to be talking about elections, but it’s a midterm year. Primary elections take place Tuesday, June 28th, and… More »

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Parkland College’s Entrepreneurial Network Pitch Showcase is May 23rd

May 19, 2022 / 9:07am / Jessica Hammie

Parkland Entrepreneurial Network (PEN) will host the third Pitch Showcase for student entrepreneurs. Startup experts and local funders will award $8,500 to students, and one… More »

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Lanxang is a new Thai-Lao restaurant opening in Champaign

May 18, 2022 / 2:42pm / Jessica Hammie

Have you seen the sign for Lanxang, the new Thai-Lao restaurant opening at 905 S Neil Street in Champaign, the space formerly occupied by Good… More »

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You can watch a video of Re-Fashioned 2022

May 17, 2022 / 2:48pm / Jessica Hammie

Did you miss Re-Fashioned 2022 on May 7th? You can read our recap, but you can also watch the 15 minute video of the entire… More »

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Leah Marlene is in American Idol’s Top Three and will perform in Normal tomorrow

May 16, 2022 / 7:09am / Jessica Hammie

Leah Marlene, a 20 year old musician from Normal, has made it into American Idol’s top three. The top three contestants will each give a… More »

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Leah Marlene is in American Idol’s Top Five

May 12, 2022 / 7:50am / Jessica Hammie

Leah Marlene, a 20 year old musician from Normal, has made it into American Idol’s top five. She’s been a favorite of the judges, and… More »

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83 Vietnamese Cuisine is opening a restaurant in Southwest Champaign

May 11, 2022 / 1:39pm / Jessica Hammie

83 Vietnamese Cuisine will open a full service restaurant in Southwest Champaign; the restaurant has been closed since spring 2020 and the start of the… More »

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Big Thorn Farm & Brewery is open for its fifth tree bar season

May 11, 2022 / 11:37am / Jessica Hammie

Big Thorn Farm & Brewery in Georgetown is officially open for its fifth tree bar season. The brewery offers delicious beer and yummy food with… More »

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President Biden will visit OC Farms in Kankakee today

May 11, 2022 / 8:38am / Jessica Hammie

President Biden is visiting Illinois today, and will spend time with the people at OC Farms in Kankakee. Per POLITICO: Biden will fly to OC… More »

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Now’s the time to sign up for vote by mail

May 9, 2022 / 3:15pm / Jessica Hammie

Did you know that you can sign up to vote by mail once, and every election your ballot will be mailed to you? Ballot drop… More »

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