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WATCH: Champaign firefighters rescue ducklings from storm drain
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign Fire Department came to the rescue on Monday after a passerby discovered baby ducks trapped in a storm drain. Urbana local Abbie Irwin noticed the feathered family while she was out making DoorDash deliveries. A distressed mother duck was circling a storm drain with her ducklings stuck inside. Firefighters […]
Popular Tuscola candy shop reconstruction to close street downtown
TUSCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — It’s a place many people across Central Illinois know and love. Flesor’s Candy Kitchen is known for its sweet treats, and the family is hoping a major construction project can keep it that way for years to come. Flesor’s is looking much different on the inside already. Crews are working on […]
Aroma Garden serves wonderful Chinese cuisine
Our family has been taking our Christmas Eve playbook from The Christmas Story for probably twenty years, eating dinner at Chinese restaurants in between the family service and the “midnight” mass. For most of that time, Chinese restaurants have been quiet places on Christmas Eve night. And then...
Allerton Park celebrating summer solstice with outdoorsy fun
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — Allerton Park and Retreat Center is hosting a Summer Solstice Celebration to ring in the longest day of the year on June 20. The event will take place in the Meadow from 6-10 p.m. There will be food from the Burrito King Food Truck, a cash bar, a bonfire, and an […]
WIOA program teaches Champaign students to cook
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – WIOA, or the Workforce Innovative Opportunity Act, is giving students in Champaign opportunities to find passions in agriculture, business, and even the culinary arts. The WIOA program is presented through READY, an alternative school. “WIOA pays the hourly wage for the student, along with the work comp insurance, in exchange for […]
The rise of Good Judys’ Bagels
Good Judys’ Bagels is new to the Champaign-Urbana food scene, but already the bagel business has quickly become a popular market stand. While there are a few places to get a bagel, nobody emphasizes bagels like Jeffrey and Dakota Thomas-Wilhelm, the owners of Good Judys’ Bagels. The duo dreams of one day opening an espresso bar, of course, with their signature bagels to pair with coffee. Good Judys’ Bagels currently sells bagels at three markets: Urbana, Champaign, and Mahomet in addition to online orders. On Saturday mornings, the bakers bring over 40 dozen bagels — and sell out. For good reason: they make delicious bagels indeed.
Jarling’s Custard Cup helps support local animal non-profit
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Jarling’s Custard Cup in Champaign is partnering with a local animal organization to help get them services and supplies. CATsNAP gets 20% of the proceeds of each order upon reference to their organization. Officials said the money will be used for spay and neutering services, plus supplies like food and kitty […]
Top of the Morning, June 10, 2024
Want to purchase today’s print edition? Here’s a map of single-copy locations. On Mondays, we chop it up with the folks responsible for dishing up food around the area. What restaurant should we try next? Let Joey Wright know at jwright@news-gazette.com. Michelle Lamendola had a hot dog cart...
Solidarity Gardens help Urbana teens bloom where they’re planted
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Urbana’s Solidarity Gardens Teen Nature Program is blooming, empowering teenagers to plant — not only produce and flowers — but community relationships. Those in the program learn about nature, meet new people, and gain service hours — all while helping those in need. This program requires no tools or experience and […]
The Main Scoop in Rantoul is open
The Main Scoop, the local ice cream parlor with locations on Main Street in Mahomet, Monticello, and Urbana, has added a fourth location. The Main Scoop’s newest location is on Broadmeadow Road in Rantoul and offers the same delicious ice cream cups, bowls, flights, cakes, and pints. The Main...
TheCityMoms shares last-minute deals to celebrate Dads Day
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Ditch the world’s best dad mug – Father’s Day is coming up quickly, and Jeanine, Chief City Mom Officer joins the show with a few last-minute deals to help celebrate the dads in your life. Visit theCityMoms blog for more tips. Plus,...
Monthly independent films continue with the Chambana Film Festival
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Chambana Film Festival is continuing its monthly independent film screenings at the Savoy 16 + IMAX. The series kicked off in March as a trial run preceding a possible full-fledged festival in 2025. Films were initially scheduled through May, with titles like romantic dramedy “QWERTY,” Japanese drama “Trapped Balloon,” and “Bike […]
CI Kitchen: Chef Carrie Anderson | No bake Pistachio Pie Recipe
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — If you are looking for a new dessert recipe to break out this Summer, then you are in luck. Guest Chef Carrie Anderson is back with us today in the CI Kitchen with a No Bake Pistachio Pie Recipe.
The Overture: June 10-16
The Overture is a rundown of live music and performances happening in and around Champaign-Urbana each week. All of the information is as accurate as we can publish; however, all shows and performances are subject to change at any time. Thank you for understanding. Did we miss something this week?...
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