Area residents planning to answer Obama's call to service

URBANA – Fired up by President Barack Obama's inauguration, whether they witnessed it in person or via television, a group of local folks met Sunday at the Urbana home of Will Patterson to discuss what they can "do in their hoods."

The 44th president's call to all citizens to perform public service where they live has inspired them and many others nationwide.

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