Julie McClure is the Editor of The Republic. She covers a diverse range of topics including culture and society, education, and government, with a particular focus on Illinois and social issues. Julie's work has been featured in Smile Politely Magazine, Travel Trade Today Ltd., and The Republic.
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Julie McClure's coverage indicates a focus on local news, events, and community-related topics in the Champaign Urbana area of Illinois. She predominantly covers house & home themes, seasonal events, and culture & society with a particular emphasis on holidays.
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By: Julie Mcclure
Elly Hanauer-Friedman was elected to Champaign County Board in 2022. When Smile Politely interviewed her (and colleague Jenny Lokshin) just before the election, she spoke about her passion for gun violence prevention, and volunteer work ...
It is, once again, time to Love Where You Live!
By: Julie Mcclure
The last full-sized Kmart store in the continental United States will close later this month. The closure of the last Kmart, located in Bridgehampton, New York, marks the end of a sad, slow decline for a once venerable American institution. Our own Kmart in Columbus closed its doors in 2014.
As I step outside for my morning exercise, I inhale brisk invigorating air. I see dew glistening on the branches of the evergreen trees at the Christmas tree farm as well as on the occasional spiderweb among the branches or on the ground. I round a curve where the sunlight hits the tops of the trees highlighting the reds, yellows, and oranges of changing leaves. When I go by the pasture, mist floats above the ground softening the outlines of the barn, the cow, the horses, and the goats.
From: Larry Shade
Sims named assistant nursing dean
By: Julie Mcclure
Forget the opinions of newspaper czars, the question many voters needed to know in this feverish White House race was simple: Who did Hell endorse?
By: Julie Mcclure
Kathy Oren has announced her retirement as president and CEO of the Community Education Coalition (CEC), effective Dec. 31.
Mill Race Theater Co.’s winter musical, “Rock of Ages” will have auditions from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 16 and Dec. 17 at Columbus East High School Room C110.
The Historic Downtown Neighborhood Alliance will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday to hear a presentation by Sarah and Bob Schwartkopf about the former church building at 428 Eighth St. The Schwartzkopfs are converting it to a private residence.
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