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Wednesday, August 14th, 2024
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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Champaign-Urbana seeks community input through surveys for enhancing local recreation and entertainment options. WCIA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Monticello Police Department officer was arrested for disseminating child pornography, following a search warrant linked to Cyber Tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. WAND
- ➤ An Indianapolis woman was sentenced to four years for a 'straw purchase' that provided a gun to a felon who killed Officer Christopher Oberheim. WAND
- ➤ Urbana Police Chief is investigating the origins of guns in the city, suspecting neighboring states with lax laws are a source, with the aim to curb the slight increase in shootings. WAND
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District is organizing a contest for Champaign County artists to feature their work on bus interiors, with submissions due by August 19. WCIA
TRAVEL NEWS
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Soulful Sunday Brunch - Endless Southern Delights
Experience a delightful all-you-can-eat brunch featuring Southern favorites and live music by DJ Frostbyte every Sunday at Neil St. Blues.
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September Rising Tide Society Meeting - Lead Generation Discussion
Experience a collaborative gathering of creative entrepreneurs discussing lead generation strategies and supporting each other's business growth.
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Fall 2024 Engineering Career Fair
Engage with a diverse pool of highly skilled engineering students at this prominent career fair featuring various industries and networking opportunities.
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2024 Ties & Tennies Gala for the Champaign Parks Foundation
Experience an enjoyable evening of food, socializing, and entertainment at the iHotel, all in support of the Champaign Park District's Scholarship Fund.
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Justin Moore Concert featuring Tenille Arts
Experience a captivating evening of live traditional country music with multi-PLATINUM artist Justin Moore and emerging star Tenille Arts.
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