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Casting service seeking movie extras in Champaign County
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) – A film casting service will be looking for background actors in Champaign County throughout this weekend. Amidst an ongoing effort to bring more movie productions to Central Illinois, Bokeh Background Casting is hosting two open casting calls for two upcoming films. The calls will place actors into a talent pool, […]
Fisher celebrates seventh-grade track and field state champs
FISHER — Both community and school rolled out the red carpet to welcome home Fisher’s seventh-grade track and field state champions. When the bus carrying the Bunnies arrived back in town Saturday, it was met by several firetrucks, which escorted the Bunnies and a caravan of parents and fans around the Champaign County village, sirens and horns blaring.
IDFPR misses deadline to procure new professional licensing system
In the past, the agency has cited their outdated licensing system for delays. To address that, Governor Pritzker signed legislation in December giving the agency ninety days to enter a contract with a vendor to obtain a new one. But that deadline has come and gone.
Five hospitalized following Champaign Co. crash
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A Sunday afternoon crash in Champaign County left five people hurt, State Police said. State Troopers responded to a two-car crash around 3:18 p.m. on Sunday. It happened on U.S. Route 136 near County Road 900 East. Four people were taken to a local area hospital, and one person was […]
Champaign City Council looking to fill vacancy
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign City Council is finalizing a process to fill the vacancy on their city council. Daniel Iniguez, who represented district 3 on the Champaign City Council, resigned Tuesday. The other members of the Champaign City Council are set to discuss the process at the next study session on May 21, […]
Top of the Morning, May 16, 2024
Want to purchase today’s print edition? Here’s a map of single-copy locations. REO Speedwagon’s Bruce Hall jumped at the chance to help the Champaign County chapter of the 100 Club of Illinois. “My band, we don’t always think about playing,” he said during Wednesday appearances on our...
We must continue to support the businesses we love
Earlier this week, we shared the news that Afghan Cuisine restaurant has permanently closed. Among Smile Politely editors, this is terribly sad news. The restaurant’s food was absolutely delicious. We hope that the owners are able to land on their feet and possibly consider another sort of food operation — truck, pop-up, anything — in the future.
5/17/24 Illinois, Connor Caskenette, Cal Hejza
Cal Hejza looks up at the home plate umpire as he's called out after being tagged by Purdue's Connor Caskenette in the sixth inning on Friday at Alexander Field preserving at the time a 2-1 Boilermaker lead.The Boilers lost, 9-4, clinching a Big Ten regular-season title for the Illini.
5/18/24 Illinois, Greg Goff, Kyle Iwinski
Coach Greg Goff makes a trip to the mound to talk with starting pitcher Kyle Iwinski on Saturday. Iwinski pitched 1 and 2/3 innings on Saturday, giving up five runs – four of them earned – on five hits and three walks while striking out two. He did not get a decision during Illinois 18-10 win.
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