Thomas Paine school getting face-lift

URBANA – It's not getting tucked or tightened, but Thomas Paine Elementary School is getting one major face-lift.

The majority of the 40-year-old Urbana elementary school is getting new flooring, new paint, air conditioning, new pavement for the parking lot and new sink bases.

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