Julie McClure is the Editor of The Republic. She specializes in themes related to education, culture, and regional interest, with a focus on higher education and social issues, particularly in Illinois. Julie 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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Former SP Culture Editor Julie here. I’m dipping my toe back into the Culture section for the next couple of months to share my recommendations for getting out and enjoying all the C-U (and a ...
Events listed for Tuesday, Oct. 8 Bartholomew County BCPL Express — 9 a.m., at the Salvation Army, for all ages, BCPL Express is a
By: Julie Mcclure
The Republic conducted on-camera interviews with candidates in each of the three races on the ballot for Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. board this November. Voters are able to vote for candidates in all three districts. Early voting gets under way today. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Below are the interviews with District 3 candidates […]
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
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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?
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