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Were it not for an incident at Willard Airport, Jim Conlin might never have known his father had served in the military during World War II.
In charity, the GAR and its local posts established funds to help old soldiers, their widows and orphans.
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The Champaign County forest preserves started 75 years ago when Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, a 260-acre park in Mahomet, opened on Memorial Day 1948 to throngs of county residents eager to fish, boat and swim.
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The jungles of Vietnam are a long way from Urbana’s Candlestick Lane, famous for its annual expansive Christmas displays and home to Richard Barnett.
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So far, 37 volunteers have signed up to plant flags at Danville National Cemetery, but organizers are looking for 20 to 30 more to come to the cemetery at 9 a.m., on Saturday to plant flags ahead of Monday’s 11 a.m. ceremony. Â
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Champaign Central grad, member of Marching Illini: 'I try to think about the sacrifices that have been made and everything and the importance that has to other people'
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Which rough railroad crossing is being removed this week? Why changes are planned for the Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center this summer and next fall? And will the grounds at Woodlawn Cemetery be in better shape for Memorial Day than it was for Mother’s Day? (Visitors sure hope so!).
The Spurlock Museum of World Cultures is taking strides in a diverse and inclusive direction by redeveloping the Gallery of African Cultures, led by Monica M. Scott, manager of community engagement and programs.
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Services will start at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 29, and will be followed by a Catholic Mass.
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Fundraising is underway to add another big tourist attraction to Arcola, and organizer Pat Monahan is confident that if it gets built, people will come and see it.
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New this year at the Vermilion County War Museum are rare British paratrooper uniforms from World War II.
"What I remember was that everything was so nice, no issues with the people sitting next to you," Delora Siebrecht says.
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