Paula Poundstone On Stand Up Comedy, Libraries & ‘Wait! Wait! Don’t Tell Me!’
Paula Poundstone talks about being a stand-up comedian, Wait! Wait! Don't Tell Me!, parenting, cats and more. She will perform at the Virginia Theater November 7th.
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Kraft Heinz Downsizing Will Affect Jobs, Product, At Champaign Plant
Kraft Heinz says job losses are expected at its Champaign plant, which is losing part of its cheese production to other plants. But the company says seven other North American plants will be closed entirely.
Gasoline Prices Go Up & Down But Mainly Down: Analyst
Gasoline prices in Champaign-Urbana have gone up and down in recent days, briefly dropping below $2 a gallon for the first time in months. But an analyst with the gas price tracking website GasBuddy.com says he expects prices to be lower, on the whole, going into winter.
Rantoul Police Sergeant Teaches Taser Safety
"The public has some misconceptions about tasers," said Rantoul police Sgt. Marcus Beach.
Champaign Approves Tasers For Police Department
Seven weeks after approving the concept in study session, the Champaign City Council voted 6-3 Tuesday night to allow its police department to use Tasers.