Good Day
Champaign
Saturday, August 17th, 2024
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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Neighborhood Services hosted a meeting to inform Stone Gate and Green Meadows residents about fire safety, crime prevention, and low-income housing rehab programs. City of Champaign
- ➤ Neighborhood Services bolstered community engagement through an End of Summer Celebration, a beautification project, and planning a support event for families in rental units. City of Champaign
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Champaign County judge acquitted Brian J. Ferrell of murder, ruling the state could not disprove self-defense in a 2021 shooting, though he's convicted of illegal weapon possession. WAND
- ➤ An Urbana man was arrested for possessing a stolen gun and facing multiple charges after a domestic violence report. WCIA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Illinois braces for 10,000 students moving into residence halls, enhancing campus safety and local traffic management, stimulating significant local economic activity. WAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City Council will hold a meeting and post-council study session on August 20, 2024, in Champaign, open to public participation. City of Champaign
- ➤ The Champaign City Council approved resolutions on honorary street names, IT infrastructure upgrades, a GIS software agreement, and a pavement marking project. The Daily Illini
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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Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Football
Experience an exciting clash as Central Michigan's high-scoring offense faces off against Illinois' strong defense at Memorial Stadium.
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Board Game Bootcamp: Creative Game Design Workshop
Experience an afternoon of collaborative board game design, where participants can prototype their ideas with provided materials in a fun and supportive environment.
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CUDO Plays September Game Night: Worker Placement Games
Experience a fun-filled evening of worker placement games and socializing with fellow enthusiasts at CUDO Plays Game Night.
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~ Socrates
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