Rantoul Roundup:
Where We Round Up The News So You Don't Have To!
Welcome!
Hello! Welcome to the Rantoul Roundup! I'm am so glad you're here.
Episode 1!
In this week's episode we talk to Tonya Carter about the upcoming "Who Gets Braggin' Rights?!" Weekend June 23rd-25th She gives us a rundown of events and we talk a little bit about growing up in Rantoul (not much). More information can be found on The Carter Education & Community Foundation Facebook page where they have events set up for each activity.
Episode 2!
On This Week's Episode we talk with Kevin Little from The First United Methodist Church about their ongoing Food Pantry, and Shauna Boatright about Miss Rantoul coming up on Thursday June 15th at the high school.
Episode 3!
In this episode we speak with Jennifer Gussman about an upcoming event at Holly Brook (6/21), Amanda Vickery about some ongoing things with the Rantoul Chamber, and Matt Hausman with Braver Angels on a bipartisan event they will be holding at RTHS next Wednesday.
Episode 4!
On this special Episode we speak with Niki Johnson about The Gifford Community Celebration and Amanda Vickery is back to talk Freedom Friday's, Fireworks and the Parade on the 4th!! This years Rantoul Rotary Pancake Breakfast is JULY 4th from 7:30 to 10:30 at the high school cafetorium. Pancakes, sausage, fruit and coffee or orange juice. They accept donations which go toward scholarships for Rantoul High students Rotary awards 4 scholarships for a total of $500 each year. I highly recommend supporting if possible!
Episode 5!
Today we talk to Cindy Crawford about this Friday's Community Service Center Golf Outing! As well as some of their ongoing efforts in the Rantoul Community.
Episode 6!
This week we chat with Ryan Birch and Travis Cheek about Rush Baseball tryouts. Andre Britten about the Block Party at the 1st Baptist Church AKA The Church on the Lake and to Coach Mables about Eater Basketball! Come along with us and please don't forget to Like and Subscribe.
Episode 7!
In this week's episode I'm speaking with Marguerite Bailey from Representative Mike Marron's office about their Rantoul Family Resource Fair out at the Rantoul Family Sports Complex on August 8th from 5:30-7:30pm. We also have Tonya Carter back to update us on the Carter Foundation Town Hall that her mother Margurette Carter and Chief Tony Brown are hosting at the Gathering Place at the Methodist Church Thursday evenings in August from 5:30-6:30.
Episode 8!
In this week's episode we are speaking with De Ann McMorris from the Lutheran Church about the Canteen run they go on every Monday night. As well as Rev. Nelson from Cultivators about their upcoming back to school event and what they bring to the community. If you're interested in going on the Canteen Run with De Ann you can reach her at 217-419-2112.
Episode 9!
Amanda V. from the RACC is back to talk to us about Glow Bingo on August 18th at the K of C's (Rantoul Club) and Chirstina Reifsteck from the RPD is on to talk about how they give back to the kids in our community and a little about the Town Hall that the Carter Foundation is hosting on Thursday nights at the Gathering Place at the Methodist Church.
Episode 10!
This week we chat with the new RTHS Football Coach Jeremy Wooten. Amanda V is back again this week to chat about her upcoming lunch and learn, and Niki Johnson about the Upcoming Gifford Golf Outing. To contact Niki about the Golf Outing: 1-217-621-1064 and Amanda at the Chamber: 1-217-714-7316.
The story of Rantoul Roundup:
It all started with a community concern and a locked-up computer. I've been on the board for the Rantoul Area Chamber of Commerce for since sometime in 2020 and the one thing that I'm constantly being told is "We don't know what's going on in our community now that the paper is gone." Our local paper isn't really gone it's just harder to get and full of advertising, but they had a point. Small Town America isn't usually the focus for big media companies anymore.......So, for a year I played around with the idea of a podcast that focused primarily on Rantoul events, activities, ongoing community programs, and social positivity. If we have all these programs and activities, how can we as a community support the people behind these things.... and so Curly Girl Productions and the Rantoul Round up was born. The goal is to have a weekly sometimes bi-weekly podcast that showcases all the amazing things Rantoul has to offer. As it grows, we will be adding a business spotlight and some village history, and more events and activites. I appreciate you taking a look at my labor of love and thank you for following my journey!
