Launched in 2017, the business is closing due to a shift in the market and increase in competition, according to co-owner Will Wyss. The Illini apparel business Fourth and Kirby, Champaign, has announced plans to close. "We want to help people connect with employers and secure employment in an effort to minimize the current labor shortage and get people working in our community," the organization said in its announcement. The Salvation Army said requests for help they receive are routinely a result of unemployment or the need for better employment.
Market St., C.Įmployers who want to participate can host a table for $35. 17 at the Salvation Army's Red Shield Center, 2212 N. The Salvation Army of Champaign County said it's teaming up with Express Employment Professionals to host a job fair next month. Wood N' Hog BBQ: Teare said this vendor's menu wasn't available yet but she's expecting several offerings. Merigians Caramel Corn: Caramel corn, cheese popcorn, nacho popcorn, cotton candy and candy apples. Country Boyz Wings: Sausages with peppers and onions and chicken wings. River's Bend Concessions: Catfish, frog legs and shrimp. Jack's Shack: Lemon shake-ups and corn dogs. Illinois Pronto Pup: corn dogs and lemon shake-ups. La Paloma: Mexican food including tacos and street corn. Truckin Good Food: burgers and breaded tenderloin. O'Brien Food Service: Funnel cakes, nachos, sausages and brats with peppers and onions. Returning for a 77th year will be Cullers' French Fries - still being sold in one size using the time-honored recipe of quality shortening and the best Idaho potatoes, said Jim Cullers.Īnd it's still two condiments, salt and vinegar, "you have control of the salt and the vinegar," he said. ONLINE EXTRAS Head to for our photo gallery from the 81st Champaign County festival. The line for Cullers' French Fries was a long one at this week's Fisher Community Fair.
In addition to Kona Ice of Champaign, here's the line-up and some of what each vendor will have to offer: Kona Ice of Champaign (based in Savoy) is family-owned and operated by Hanner, his wife, Andrea Hanner, his parents Chuck and Linda Hanner and aunt Phyllis Lareau.īesides shaved ice treats, what other treats can you indulge in at the fair?Ĭhampaign County Fair Manager Lacey Teare said she wanted to include more than just the traditional fair food in this year's lineup, so expect to find frog legs among the offerings. Among the krafted flavors (some of which sound like they contain alcohol - but don't) the top seller is bourbon black cherry vanilla, he said. Hands down customers' favorite flavor since the beginning remains blue raspberry, he said. "You don't have to do anything, and you make money at the end of the day," he said. And for company employee events, it's one of the few vendors that will turn up during the third shift, Hanner said.įor fund-raising events, Kona Ice of Champaign gives organizations 25 percent of the day's sales, Hanner said.
Kona Ice trucks are on site for a range of activities at schools, businesses and sports events. People would spot the truck and say, "Ice cream!" and now kids see it and say "Kona Ice! Kona Ice!" he said. "The funny thing was when we started, nobody really knew what Kona Ice was," Hanner recalled.
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