United Way launches fund drive in Champaign County

CHAMPAIGN – With unemployment at its highest level in five years, it might be a curious time to raise fundraising expectations.

But the slow economy means there are more people who need help, even as the state slashes funding for nonprofit agencies, fundraisers say.

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