Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of August.
Good morning, Champaign.
🎓 Education
A non-explosive cast iron replica grenade paperweight caused an Illini-Alert at Temple Hoyne Buell Hall on Monday evening after a professor reported it as a grenade, prompting campus evacuation until police verified it was harmless; the student left it behind and was released with no charges.
🏛️ Government
Illinois lawmakers unanimously passed Senate Bill 3213 to allow pharmacies to electronically transfer more prescriptions, and the law takes effect Jan.
1 to ease refills and reduce extra trips to the doctor.
🏥 Health
Farm SOS offers free mental health support to farm families via a 24/7 helpline.
SIU School of Medicine & the Illinois Departments of Agriculture and Human Services run the program, which also gives up to six free telehealth counseling sessions and online resources.
🏈 Sports
Challenger athletes will play baseball in Rantoul with support from Scouting America, and the upcoming game offers local players a chance to compete.
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