Celebration puts the spotlight on innovation

CHAMPAIGN – Eleven people were honored last week for encouraging technological development in Champaign County, either through their own innovations or their support of others' efforts.

Winners at the annual Innovation Celebration – an event sponsored by the Champaign County Economic Development Corp. and several entities at University of Illinois – included:

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