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CHAMPAIGN – Three years after Frances Nelson Health Center moved and expanded with the help of a community fund drive, this Champaign clinic for those in need is facing some serious financial challenges.

And they're being fueled by more than the recession.

For three years after its move to a larger building in November 2006, Frances Nelson has been operating with some financial help pledged by Carle Clinic, Christie Clinic and both Urbana hospitals. But most of that help, including free rent, came to an end this month, and the rent going forward will be $75,000 a year.