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What's up Tolono! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Tolono’s proposed TIF district pave the way for a data center?
  • How new IHSA rules will reshape Unity football’s season in Tolono

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay.

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Very windy; periods of rain, with a high of 52 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Breezy and much colder, temps: high: 28, low: 24.
  • Saturday: Windy with variable clouds, with a high of 47 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tolono debates TIF district as residents voice concerns over potential data center impact (newschannel20.com) — Tolono officials are weighing a new tax increment financing (TIF) district that could reshape how future development is funded in and around the village. Residents packed a recent hearing to debate possible impacts on schools and services, and to question rumors of a large data center. Village leaders stressed that while a data center has inquired about land near Tolono, no concrete plans are in place.
   

• Central Illinois football coach weighs in on new IHSA rules (wcia.com) — Unity High School’s football program in Tolono is bracing for big IHSA changes next season, including a longer schedule and expanded playoffs. Head coach Tony Reetz said more teams will qualify, shifting what a “winning season” means, while a new 15‑week calendar and moved “dead week” will force Unity to rethink its July and preseason plans.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Savoy

  • ‘I've averaged about four hours of sleep': Snow plow drivers working tirelessly to keep roads clear in Central IL (wcia.com)
  • Moody's upgrades Champaign Unit 4 credit rating to Aa1 (wixy.com)

Champaign

  • New literacy program in Champaign County being promoted through area barbershops (wandtv.com)
  • Champaign hosts its annual ‘Shop with a Cop' event (wcia.com)
  • One hospitalized, lane briefly closed on I-74 in Champaign after crash (wcia.com)

Ok Tolono! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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