Illinois Marathon won't get cost break from Champaign

CHAMPAIGN – The new Illinois Marathon won the enthusiastic support Tuesday of the city council, but it won't be receiving a city subsidy.

The marathon is planned for April 11 and already has 783 entrants, marathon organizer Mark Knutson, president of CasMar Events, told council members.

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