Author Archives: Kimberlie Kranich

Panel on Local Food

Posted on 02/04/2010 by Kimberlie Kranich

JUST WHEN THE WINTER BLUES and economy woes had me in a headlock, I attended a panel on local foods on February 24 hosted by Champaign County Net and grew a new attitude: hope! I gave an audible affirmation when … Continue reading →

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WILL Changes FM Format, Cuts Jobs, and Eliminates Weather Department

Posted on 02/04/2010 by Kimberlie Kranich

ON FEBRUARY 11, 2010 Illinois Public Media General Manager Mark Leonard announced steps the organization’s leadership will take to address ongoing budget concerns and ensure that Illinois Public Media is sustainable in a new financial and technological environment. Changes include: … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Trust

Posted on 03/02/2009 by Kimberlie Kranich

“I TRUST YOU, KIM, and there’s a lot that goes with that.” That was the response I received from Karen*, the mother of the kids I take with me on adventures. These are the same kids who sleep over at … Continue reading →

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Why I Oppose the War

Posted on 11/21/2002 by Kimberlie Kranich

Dad, I am against a U.S. war against Iraq. I support other countries standing up to the warmongering rhetoric of Bush. I am for a nonviolent solution that is international in scope. I support stopping violence whether its one lover … Continue reading →

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