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Greg Ramirez
Greg Ramirez
Reporter · Bloomington, IL
A recent graduate from Illinois Wesleyan University, Greg has quickly made a name for himself in community journalism, writing for local newsletters and contributing to regional magazines. His work often focuses on cultural events and community outreach efforts.
More from Greg →Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 9:57 PM · 1 min read
THOMASBORO, Ill. (WCIA) -- After Thomasboro firefighters responded to three field fires this week, the chief is sharing how people can help first responders out. Chief Paul Cundiff said farmers working in the fields should have a fire extinguisher with them, and they should know their location or address in case of an emergency. Cundiff [...]
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