It's all Greek: Pickles sold after 18 years

CHAMPAIGN – Pickles Food & Fun has had a long run on South Neil Street, but soon the restaurant will get new owners, some new menu items – and eventually a new name.

Valerie and George Pyle will take over the restaurant at 505 S. Neil St., C, from longtime operators Doug and Margaret Carson on July 1.

Also on this date

• House fire kills man, stepson
• Gunman's surrender ends hostage crisis
• Manager's family, friends stand by during his ordeal
• Hostage crisis rivets, worries Arcola citizens
• Police rally around comrade
• Urbana man found guilty on child porn, firearms charges
• Living room fire causes $8,000 damage in Urbana
• Pickles' run: Lot of hits, few errors
• Carle seeking street closures for expansion
• Obituaries

» More