150th anniversary preparations for Champaign begin
By Mike Monson
Thursday November 20, 2008
John Dixon
From left, former and current Champaign mayors Dannel McCollum (1987-99), Virgil Wikoff (1967-75), Jerry Schweighart (1999-current) and Robert Dodd (1983-87) assemble in the Champaign City Council chambers Wednesday. Champaign is preparing to celebrate its 150th birthday in 2010.
CHAMPAIGN – It's still 15 months away, but preparations are under way to celebrate the city's 150th anniversary.
A committee of 17 residents, including four former mayors and current Mayor Jerry Schweighart, are working on what will be a 13-month-long celebration of city history – from March 2010 to March 2011.
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