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Monday, September 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday afternoon, the Champaign Fire Department put out a dryer fire that started in a dryer vent in the laundry room of a multi-family apartment on South Mattis Avenue at 2:21 p.m.—no one was hurt. WAND
DRINK NEWS
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois State Board of Education must now join forces with first responders to create threat assessment plans for schools after Governor Pritzker signed a new law last month—these plans will cover emergencies such as rapid entry and cardiac response to help keep students safe. WICS
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Comedy Open Mic Night
8-10 p.m. — The Space — Free entry — Explore your comedic talents or enjoy local humor at a welcoming venue in downtown Champaign.
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Live Performance by The Boat Drunks
8-11 p.m. — Rose Bowl Tavern — $15 ADV | $20 Day-of — Enjoy a night of tropical tunes and top hits from The Boat Drunks on the patio.
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