Innovators, entrepreneurs can apply for contest until Jan. 31

CHAMPAIGN – Sponsors of the annual "Innovation Celebration" event are seeking nominees for eight awards honoring innovation and entrepreneurship.

The celebration, which got its start two years ago, recognizes people who have made significant contributions, taken risks or provided leadership to help ensure the economic success of Champaign County.

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• Difanis restricts lawyers' access to judges' chambers
• Mistrial spurs changes in the keeping of juror lists
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• Alliance sweetens FutureGen pot
• Rankin man gets prison in drug case
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• Court stays order removing McGinty from ballot
• Obituaries

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