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Central IL communities getting more than $56M for water infrastructure projects
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — More than $56 million out of $205 million from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is getting distributed to several Central Illinois communities to upgrade water infrastructure. Two low-interest loan programs make up the Illinois EPA’s State Revolving Fund Program: the Water Pollution Control Loan Program for waste and storm water projects, […]
Just Askin' | Best places to get gas around East Central Illinois?
Where are the best places to get gas in East Central Illinois?. If you’re in Douglas County, you’re likely already familiar with the Tuscola Road Ranger, which has been featured in Just Askin’ previously for consistently offering low gas prices. They’re still at it. As of...
Douglas Co. Public Health giving students healthy meals for summer
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Douglas County Public Health Department is restructuring their Summer Food Program. Their goal is to help give students access to nutritious meals while on break. Weekly deliveries will start on June 3 and run through August 2 for enrolled families. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has nearly 30 million […]
Experience Champaign-Urbana’s annual Toast to Tourism is May 15th
Next Wednesday, May 15th, Experience Champaign-Urbana is hosting their annual celebration giving praise to tourism creators in the community. This year’s 2024 Tourism Impact award winners include The Great Pumpkin Patch, Ebertfest, State Farm Center, Urbana Boulders, and Uniting Pride of Champaign County. This year’s celebration will take place at Carmon’s just north of Downtown Champaign from 4 to 6 p.m.
Illinois Reports First West Nile Virus Case of 2024 in Douglas County
The West Nile virus is making an early appearance in Illinois this year, with the state's first infected bird of 2024 confirmed in Douglas County. The unlucky avian was nabbed on April 2 in Villa Grove, health officials reported Wednesday. As per the Illinois Department of Public Health, this case is a clear reminder for folks to start safeguarding themselves against these blood-sucking pests. In light of the findings, IDPH's head, Dr. Sameer Vohra, laid down the law on precautions. "The news of the first bird with West Nile virus so early in the season is a signal for Illinois residents to begin protecting themselves – and their horses – from vector-borne diseases," Dr. Vohra stated, as WGN-TV reports.
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