Champaign Starts Up Minor League Baseball Exploratory Committee

An exploratory committee is forming with hopes of learning in about a year whether Champaign can support a minor league baseball team. A former minor league owner, sports enthusiasts, and someone who helped lure a collegiate team to town in the 90's were among the 15 people at the group's initial meeting Monday night.

Illinois Public Media's Jeff Bossert talked with committee chair Tony Johnston, who was tapped by Champaign Mayor Don Gerard to lead the group.