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Flyover Film Studios is an economic game-changer for Central Illinois
By now, most of us have heard that Flyover Film Studios has set up shop in part of the former Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul. Back in February, it was announced that Governor Pritzker was awarding $10 million in grants for soundstage and film studio development in the state. While The Fields in Chicago is getting the lion’s share of the development funds, Flyover Film Studios is poised to change the artistic and economic landscape here in East Central Illinois.
Top of the Morning, May 31, 2024
Want to purchase today’s print edition? Here’s a map of single-copy locations. On Fridays, we’ll spotlight the men and women serving up cold ones and conversation in our neck of the woods. Let us know about your favorite bartender by emailing ltaylor@news-gazette.com. Gabrielle Beaver didn’t think she...
Community Spotlight: Danville AMBUCS summer concert series
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Danville’s AMBUCS chapter, the second-oldest in the United States, is hosting a summer concert series this year. There will be six shows spread across 12 weeks. AMBUCS board member Abby Carlton and concert series organizer Dean Carlton came on WCIA 3 News at Noon to talk about the series, other AMBUCS […]
Ameren asks dog owners to keep watch of pets while employees work
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Ameren is reminding dog owners to be wary of anxious or protective pets while employees are at work around their homes. Crews must access neighborhoods and backyards to efficiently address Ameren’s 100,000 miles of powerlines and 23,000 natural gas pipelines. That can mean a lot of dog encounters, both friendly and […]
‘Crafty’ Danville teen fashions prom tuxedo out of duct tape
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A Central Illinois teen is competing in a national competition for crafting a unique set of clothes. The Duck Tape “Stuck at Prom” Scholarship Contest tasks high schoolers with creating a dress or tuxedo fit for prom with a catch — it must be made out of duct tape. Addison Ohlmiller […]
The Beat set to debut in Downtown Champaign this weekend
The Beat, a brand new, but somewhat controversial, initiative in Downtown Champaign, aims to expand late-night entertainment options on weekends throughout the summer. Launching its first performances this Friday and Saturday May 31st and June 1st, the initiative brings high expectations and good music. The lineup includes DJ Carlos Wesjile and DJ Silkee on Friday, followed by Haki N Dem and DJ BJ Clark on Saturday. By offering a diverse range of musical acts, The Beat hopes to attract a wide audience and energize the local nightlife scene, making it a key player in Champaign’s cultural landscape.
Pour Bros. to hold festival in honor of late manager
CHAMPAIGN — The Champaign bar whose manager was killed in a fatal shooting earlier this year is now holding a festival in his name. The Brandon Hardway Memorial Beer and Spirits Festival will take place from 2 to 8 p.m. on Saturday outside the Pour Bros. Craft Taproom in downtown Champaign. The event will feature beers from 18 different breweries, a charity raffle and live music.
Allerton looking for vendors for THE LOVE FOR ALLerton concert
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — Allerton is still looking for vendors to participate in next month’s THE LOVE FOR ALLerton concert. The fair will feature local LGBTQ+ artists and makers. The concert runs from 6 p.m. to approximately 9 p.m. on June 14. “This concert is part of our Love for All weekend to kick off […]
Baldarotta's looking to move to former Best of Africa space
URBANA — The restaurant judged to have the best sandwiches around in five straight News-Gazette People’s Choice contests may be serving up porkettas and Sicilian sausages in a different space down the road. Baldarotta’s Porketta & Sicilian Sausage, currently located inside Urbana’s Lincoln Square Mall, has announced plans...
Pet on the Set | Citizens for Animal Rescue and Adoption
TILTON, Ill. (WCIA) — Rebecca Hickman from the Citizens for Animal Rescue and Adoption (C.A.R.A.) in Tilton joins us for Pet on the Set with Gray Boy. This cat has a nice gray coat, thus the name, and a panther like face. Contact CARA for more information at 217-799-8858...
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