Quantcast
breaking news

Packages for troops

Updated: November 19, 2012
watch video
URBANA -- It was all hands on deck Saturday. People at the American Legion put together care packages for troops. The boxes will be shipped all around the world. They're filled with snacks, Christmas decorations and a lot more, all to bring a piece of home to wherever they may be.

"Just to know that these guys get to open a package and see M&Ms that were purchased from Walmart. They know it's from home, and that's what it's all about," organizer Joann Brown said.

The boxes will be sent to troops in Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, Italy and Germany.

Comments

Readers Feel...

hello
Related Content

URBANA -- A 14-year-old is injured after a hit and run yesterday....

DECATUR -- The Decatur Celebration wants your feedback as it prepares for this summer's big party, and it could put money in your pocket....

URBANA -- Your spring cleaning could help the dogs and cats at the Champaign County Humane Society....

CENTRAL ILLINOIS-- There's a new drug hitting central Illinois, and experts at the Illinois Poison Center say it's more dangerous than other well known drugs on the market. ...

VIRGINIA-- A man is dead after a crash between a truck and a motorcycle....

Springfield -- Senate Bill now heading to Governor Pat Quinn's desk...

CHAMPAIGN -- A Mahomet man faces decades behind bars for video-taping women in the bathroom. ...

DECATUR -- A parking garage described as an eyesore is finally being torn down....

CATLIN-- A train and semi collided Friday in Vermilion County....

NORMAL-- The father of a student fired shots in a high school was sentenced today....

 
More From WCIA News
  • Geared Up and Ready to Go
    Monday, February 5, 2007 @ 6:10 PM
    Bitter cold plus snow; it's a combination road crews say will keep them extra busy.
    Read More»
  • Cold Temps Close Vermilion County
    Monday, February 5, 2007 @ 1:54 PM
    Frigid temps closed schools and the courthouse in Vermilion county. Officials say it was dangerously cold for business.
    Read More»
  • Meeting to Address Parents' Concerns
    Monday, February 5, 2007 @ 1:43 PM
    Parents who have questions about the arrest of a second grade teacher in Urbana can ask school leaders directly at a meeting later this week....
    Read More»
  • Police Need Help Finding Stolen Laptops
    Monday, February 5, 2007 @ 1:37 PM
    Someone stole two laptops from a lab building on the University of Illinois campus.
    Read More»
  • Energy Co-op Getting Powered Up
    Monday, February 5, 2007 @ 1:28 PM
    Hundreds of businesses sign-up in hopes to save on their power bills. This comes as Ameren predicts rates may double for many.
    Read More»
 
Connect with ciLiving

 
 
 
©1998 - 2013 Illinoishomepage.net
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
All Rights Reserved