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Beyond the Boardroom: Champaign schools superintendent Shelia Boozer

The News-Gazette 05 Apr 2025
Shelia Boozer talks about Maya Angelou's influence ("Her wisdom was unmatched"), naming her trucks (Destiny replaced Daisy), working part-time to pay for school (including a stint as the “drive-up queen” at a Springfield McDonald’s) and much more ...
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Love of baseball runs deep for Cougars’ Baunach

Messenger-Inquirer 04 Apr 2025
The love Grayson County High School junior shortstop Chase Baunach has for the game of baseball was developed through much of his 16 years of life, with his father, Joe, playing an instrumental role in learning the game and creating ... .
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Experience C-U awards | They've got spirit

The News-Gazette 04 Apr 2025
Here's your first look at the 2025 recipients of Experience Champaign-Urbana's Brilliant Spirit Awards, who'll be saluted at next month's annual Toast To Tourism celebration ... .
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Election '25 | After 18,531 votes counted, plenty of changes coming

The News-Gazette 02 Apr 2025
Rantoul could have a new mayor, Champaign will have five new school board members and the City of Champaign Township needs to come up with a new funding model for the Strides Shelter that doesn’t involve raising property taxes ... .
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Election '25 | After 18,531 votes counted, plenty of changes coming in Champaign County

The News-Gazette 02 Apr 2025
Rantoul could have a new mayor, Champaign will have five new school board members and the City of Champaign Township needs to come up with a new funding model for the Strides Shelter that doesn’t involve raising property taxes ... .
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Election '25 | Thomasboro looks to file another referendum in 2027

The News-Gazette 02 Apr 2025
With "no" votes currently up 120-112, district officials said they plan to sell bonds, look into budget cuts and seek another referendum in two years ... .
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Election '25 | Phillips says he's still dedicated to helping Champaign despite likely loss

The News-Gazette 02 Apr 2025
Phillips. "I remain committed to finding ways to support our local businesses, address the challenges facing our unhoused community, and once again make downtown Champaign a vibrant place to live, work, and invest." ... .
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Election '25 | Patterson says township will look at other options for supporting Strides

The News-Gazette 02 Apr 2025
Patterson "While (closure is) in the realm of possibility, I think that we need to sit down and see what all the options are out there, as far as making it squeeze by." ... .
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Your Questions, Their Answers | Spotlight on: Champaign school board, Part 18

The News-Gazette 31 Mar 2025
Tuesday being Election Day, we're sharing the 18th and final installment of our four-month series earlier than usual. Here, the candidates were asked what final words they'd like to leave with voters ... .
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Your Questions, Their Answers | Spotlight on: Champaign City Council, District 3, Part 4

The News-Gazette 31 Mar 2025
Asks District 3 resident Ruby Huffman. What role do you believe the city should have in supporting or collaborating with the school district? ... .
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PRINT Town Hall Savoy ELEX

The News-Gazette 31 Mar 2025
In the final installment of our four-month series ...
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Meeting Minutes & More | The latest on school administrator hirings, openings

The News-Gazette 30 Mar 2025
Danville’s in the market for a new superintendent. Champaign has a pair of principal positions still to fill. Oakwood needs one of each. With April being the traditional kickoff to hiring season in the education business, here’s a look at ... .
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Just 1 Question | Illini in show biz on their all-time favorite funny flicks

The News-Gazette 30 Mar 2025
With the comedic classic “The Hangover” booked as the closer at next month’s Ebertfest, we asked 10 former Illini in show biz. What’s the movie sure to make you laugh the longest and loudest, no matter how often you’ve seen ... .
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