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Thursday, August 22nd, 2024
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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Champaign's public parking to be permanently closed for a new school loading zone at the Young Adult Program building. WCIA
- ➤ Hoerr Construction will close an eastbound lane on University Avenue for a storm sewer project on August 22, 2024, from 1 – 4 p.m., with a weather-dependent schedule. City of Champaign
- ➤ In Central Illinois, a former teacher turned pipefitter spearheads a Coalition of Labor Union for Women chapter to inspire and support females in the blue-collar sector. WCIA
- ➤ The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District will resume full service for the first time in four years, overcoming COVID-19 and driver shortages. WCIA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 13-year-old in Champaign was arrested for making threats against three middle schools, leading to increased police presence. WCIA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Champaign School District agrees to an audit of their special education programs following a settlement, with the audit led by Dan Cates and overseen by attorney Neil Takkif. WCIA
- ➤ The 115-year-old Columbia building in Champaign has been renovated to host alternative learning programs for students with special needs and others, costing over $11 million funded by leftover ARPA money. WCIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Champaign unanimously voted to apply for a federal grant through IDOT to enhance the safety and infrastructure of the Kirby Avenue overpass, aiming to secure up to $3 million for the project. WCIA
- ➤ Champaign City Council approved a $2.4 million investment in a new fire department ladder truck, which won't arrive for another four years due to supply chain issues. WCIA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Central Illinois sees a rise in respiratory illnesses including COVID, though it's considered typical for this time of year due to students congregating, with nearly 150 cases reported. WCIA
TRAVEL NEWS
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September Rising Tide Society Meeting - Lead Generation Discussion
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Fall 2024 Engineering Career Fair
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2024 Ties & Tennies Gala for the Champaign Parks Foundation
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Justin Moore Concert featuring Tenille Arts
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Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Football
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Board Game Bootcamp: Creative Game Design Workshop
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CUDO Plays September Game Night: Worker Placement Games
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The Land Connection Champaign Farmers' Market
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Illinois State Bar Association Solo & Small Firm Conference 2024
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