Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of September.
Good morning, Champaign.
🏘️ Community
Bud's Tree Care will close Armory Avenue between Willis Avenue and McKinley Avenue from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept.
22 for a tree removal at 1010 W. Armory Avenue (access for local properties remains available).
On Sept. 9, the Champaign County Community Coalition met at the Holiday Inn Conference Center as law enforcement and agencies updated on public safety + mental health + youth employment while listing the Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference on Sept.
26 and Parkland College’s Nonprofit Leadership Series in October.
Gail Orsted of Windsor of Savoy rode in a helicopter this week to see Gies Memorial Stadium from above using the Dream Grant program.
She is planning more trips soon, including stops at Cape Cod and Texas *as her adventures continue*.
💼 Business
The City of Champaign and the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation launched a third round of small business programs offering reimbursement for startups and growing businesses.
Applications are due by Oct. 23, with sessions on Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. and Oct. 5 at Champaign Public Library (SBDC guidance available).
🎭 Culture
Champaign-Urbana Pride Fest runs Oct.
11 — 17 and offers events such as a s'mores social at Crestview Park, vegan soup night at Phillips Recreation Center, an open house at the UP Center, a living history session at Urbana Free Library, and a youth and family party.
🏛️ Government
Wilber Avenue will close between Market Street and Second Street on Monday, Sept.
21 for pavement reconstruction that is expected to last 2-3 weeks, weather permitting. The Salvation Army parking lot stays open + detours will redirect all other access via Wallace Avenue and Fifth Street.
🏥 Health
Dr. Abraham Kocheril performed Central Illinois’ first Cardiac Contractility Modulation procedure in Tuscola to help heart failure patients breathe easier and be more active.
The surgery lasts an hour and patients have a recovery time of two days, offering quick and long lasting benefits for those of any age.
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