Deb Pressey

Champaign, Illinois

Reporter at The News-Gazette (Champaign, IL)

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Danville's historic Fischer Theatre has plans for 6-figure grant

Dec 18, 2023 | newsbug.info | Deb Pressey

DANVILLE — Four years after its grand reopening, only to have a crushing pandemic come along a few months later, the Fischer Theatre in Danville has gotten a boost from the state. The Vermilion Heritage Foundation recently received a $245,000 Back to Business grant for the historic theater, and the money is going to help to book more shows further in advance, according to Fischer Theatre Executive Director Jason Rome.
Danville's historic Fischer Theatre has plans for 6-figure grant

Dec 17, 2023 | yahoo.com | Deb Pressey

Dec. 17—DANVILLE — Four years after its grand reopening, only to have a crushing pandemic come along a few months later, the Fischer Theatre in Danville has gotten a boost from the state. The Vermilion Heritage Foundation recently received a $245,000 Back to Business grant for the historic theater, and the money is going to help to book more shows further in advance, according to Fischer Theatre Executive Director Jason Rome.
Danville's historic Fischer Theatre has plans for 6-figure grant

Dec 17, 2023 | news-gazette.com | Deb Pressey

DANVILLE — Four years after its grand reopening, only to have a crushing pandemic come along a few months later, the Fischer Theatre in Danville has gotten a boost from the state. The Vermilion Heritage Foundation recently received a $245,000 Back to Business grant for the historic theater, and the money is going to help to book more shows further in advance, according to Fischer Theatre Executive Director Jason Rome.
Urbana 7 Brew drawing a crowd; Champaign's QuikTrip coming along

Dec 11, 2023 | yahoo.com | Deb Pressey

Dec. 11—The new QuikTrip gas station and convenience store under construction at 1505 N. Neil St. in Champaign is hiring for its projected opening in the spring. Here's the latest from spokesman Michael Junk:"QuikTrip is looking forward to opening the doors to our new Champaign location in spring 2024 and adding to our growing presence in Central Illinois.
Urbana 7 Brew drawing a crowd; Champaign's QuikTrip coming along

Dec 11, 2023 | news.yahoo.com | Deb Pressey

Dec. 11—The new QuikTrip gas station and convenience store under construction at 1505 N. Neil St. in Champaign is hiring for its projected opening in the spring. "QuikTrip is looking forward to opening the doors to our new Champaign location in spring 2024 and adding to our growing presence in Central Illinois.
Urbana 7 Brew drawing a crowd; Champaign's QuikTrip coming along

Dec 11, 2023 | news-gazette.com | Deb Pressey

Sign up for our daily newsletter hereThe new QuikTrip gas station and convenience store under construction at 1505 N. Neil St. in Champaign is hiring for its projected opening in the spring. Here’s the latest from spokesman Michael Junk:“QuikTrip is looking forward to opening the doors to our new Champaign location in spring 2024 and adding to our growing presence in Central Illinois.
It's Your Business | Champaign's QuikTrip larger than most

Dec 11, 2023 | news-gazette.com | Deb Pressey

The new QuikTrip gas station and convenience store under construction at 1505 N. Neil St. in Champaign is hiring for its projected opening in the spring. Here’s the latest from spokesman Michael Junk:“QuikTrip is looking forward to opening the doors to our new Champaign location in spring 2024 and adding to our growing presence in Central Illinois.
Help fill a knapsack for someone in need

Dec 8, 2023 | news-gazette.com | Deb Pressey

To subscribe, click here. Want to purchase today’s print edition? Here’s a map of single-copy locations. Sign up for our daily newsletter hereCHAMPAIGN — Daily Bread Soup Kitchen is accepting donated items to fill hundreds of knapsacks to give as surprise holiday gifts to its low-income guests. Want to help with this? The soup kitchen at 116 N. First St., C is buying the knapsacks but needs donated items to fill them, according to Karen Pickard, a volunteer helping with this year’s knapsack giveaway.
A Life Remembered: Developer George Shapland 'lived all the way through'

Dec 6, 2023 | news.yahoo.com | Deb Pressey

Dec. 6—CHAMPAIGN — From developing shopping centers to subdivisions, George Shapland was an entrepreneur who left an incomparable mark on his hometown. But those who knew him well also remember him as an honest and kind man and a friend and mentor who was never too busy to listen and advise when they turned to him for guidance.
A Life Remembered: Developer George Shapland 'lived all the way through'

Dec 6, 2023 | news-gazette.com | Deb Pressey

CHAMPAIGN — From developing shopping centers to subdivisions, George Shapland was an entrepreneur who left an incomparable mark on his hometown. But those who knew him well also remember him as an honest and kind man and a friend and mentor who was never too busy to listen and advise when they turned to him for guidance. Mr. Shapland of Champaign died Nov. 28 at age 92. Champaign school board member Amy Armstrong considered Mr. Shapland her favorite mentor.