December a warm one, but no record breaker

Christmas was wet, not white, and it's supposed to top 50 degrees – certainly more spring-like than winter-like – before the year ends this weekend.

But December 2006, as warm as it may have seemed so far, isn't anywhere near being record breaking.

Also on this date

• 'Chef Ra' enjoyed the high life
• Objections filed over 11 of 13 Champaign candidates
• No child left behind (aboard the school bus)
• Firefighters from Savoy put out blaze
• Offenders may get to trade their time for fines
• Officials concerned about abandoned properties
• Free smoking cessation classes being offered
• Reward offered for stolen wheels, tires
• Work on bridge's concrete deck expected to begin today
• Obituaries

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