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August 25, 2023

Pumpkin Spice is officially back for the season. Pumpkin spice is a $500 million industry and flavor frenzy taking over coffee shops and many of your favorite food products. Are you on the Team Pumpkin Spice? Let us know! Take the one-second, one-question poll towards the bottom of this email!

While this light-hearted poll adds some levity to your Friday, the flavor may spark an opportunity for your business to capitalize on the craze and offer pumpkin spice-inspired goods. Or, build team morale with some pumpkin-flavored goods this season.

Watch our social media for the very scientific results on pumpkin spice.

In Other News

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s ex-chief of staff Tim Mapes is found guilty of perjury and attempted obstruction of justice.

Illinois invests $21 million to help prevent car thefts.

A federal grant will provide $1.3 million to help more women launch construction careers in Illinois.

NOAA releases fall weather predictions for Illinois.

UPS and Teamsters approve agreement to avert a potential strike.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposes new rules to encourage seat belt use.

PBS News provides live updates on the first Republican Presidential Primary debate.

The FDA approves RSV vaccine for expecting mothers to guard newborns.

Former President Donald Trump surrenders in Georgia amid his fourth indictment.

Champaign City Council narrows down possible redistricting maps ahead of decision.

The Champaign County Association of Realtors releases data indicating county home sales decreased by 15 percent compared to last year.

Executive Director and Chief of UI Police Alice Cary announces she has accepted a new position.

The City of Urbana will vote Monday on the proposal for the Stormwater Asset Management Plan including an increase to the Stormwater Utility Fee to $10.36/ERU/month gradually over the course of five years.

Let us know! Are you a fan of pumpkin spice?

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Bids and RFPs

City of Champaign: Request for Proposals: 2023 MDCs, Docks, Mounts, Printers and Software for Police Squad Cars. Invitation to Bid: Garden Hills Drainage Improvements Phase 2

City of Urbana: Invitation to Bid: Pavement Patching 2023

Champaign County: Request for Proposals: Fiber Optic Loop Cable Replacement

Village of Mahomet: None at this time.

Village of Rantoul: None at this time.

Village of Savoy: Request for Expressions of Interest: Downtown Savoy Development Opportunity.

C-UMTD: Request for Proposals: Lines of Credit

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