School crossing guard puts smile on everyone's face

CHAMPAIGN – No one's allowed to be grumpy on this street corner, not even on a wet, dreary school day.

Crossing guard Erma Tyler, who has faced her share of heartache with a rock-solid faith, spreads a little cheer every morning to even the most reluctant South Side student.

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