Tag: Champaign

Locals weigh in on upcoming 4-way stop in rural Champaign County

SAINT JOSEPH, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Transportation is installing new stop signs at a dangerous intersection in Champaign County. IDOT officials said drivers should avoid the area on Monday when crews will be working at the intersection of Royal and Saint Joe Roads. People who live and work around there say it […]

Special ed advocates urge better training in Champaign schools

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Advocates of the special education program are begging the Champaign School District for more properly trained staff and urging families to know their rights. They say improper training is leading to injuries, families leaving, and lawsuits. One family is still dealing significant injury of a student. “I’m really seriously concerned where […]

Champaign, Urbana councils hear presentation on airline incentive

Feb. 16—URBANA — Willard Airport generates $14 million in taxes per year, consultant Jack Penning with Volaire Aviation told the Urbana City Council this week. However, adding new routes could up the ante even more. “We know with each new route, $850,000 in new taxes are generated every single year,” he said. Urbana is considering […]

82-year-old man killed in Champaign County crash

A Springfield man is dead after a crash in Champaign County on Thursday. First responders were called out to Valley Pike near Storms Creek Road in Mad River Twp. for reports of a crash around 6 p.m. on Thursday. > Boyfriend charged with murder in connection to 2017 disappearance of Ohio mother;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas” class=”link “>>> Boyfriend […]

It’s Your Business I Champaign coffee shop eyes February/March opening

Jan. 22—Email business news to Jana Wiersema at jwiersema@news-gazette.com. . A new 7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee at 1703 Springfield Ave. in Champaign is “getting nearer to completion,” said Kody Smith, an area operator with the business. He estimated that this is about one to two months away, with the finish line being late February […]