Wednesday, September 11th, 2024

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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An eastbound lane on Bradley at Randolph Street will be closed for traffic signal replacement, with stop signs in place, from 7 a.m. to Noon on September 11, 2024. City of Champaign
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Urbana man was convicted for the first-degree murder of his neighbor following an argument, facing at least 45 years in prison. WCIA
- ➤ Champaign County Crime Stoppers seeks public help to find a man accused of attempting to lure a child with candy in Urbana, Illinois. WCIA
- ➤ Two Champaign high schools were briefly locked down due to a false report of an armed person, which was later deemed unfounded by police. WCIA
- ➤ Dante J. Scott, 28, from Champaign, IL, was arrested on eight Class X Child Pornography charges following a raid based on tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. WICS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Champaign-Urbana's week-long CU Pride Fest to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community with events ranging from crafting to drag shows, starting Sept. 15. WCIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Champaign City Council is considering $24 million in downtown improvements, including new sidewalks and entertainment spaces to boost economic development. WCIA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Following threats at Champaign schools, a local counselor emphasizes the importance of close relationships between parents and children for mental health and safety. WCIA
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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The Land Connection Champaign Farmers' Market
Experience local produce and community atmosphere at this vibrant summer farmers' market held weekly on Tuesdays.
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Illinois State Bar Association Solo & Small Firm Conference 2024
Experience the latest in legal practice management with live demos and exclusive insights at the ISBA's Conference in Champaign, Illinois.
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IEEE Central Illinois Networking Meetup
Experience an informal networking opportunity at Big Grove Tavern, welcoming all IEEE member grades and their guests in a casual setting.
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The Long Goodbye - A Theatrical Experience
Experience an intriguing theatrical performance at the Virginia Theatre in Champaign.
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Tri the Illini Sprint Triathlon
Experience an exciting sprint triathlon featuring a 300-meter pool swim, a 14-mile bike ride, and a 5K run through the University of Illinois campus.
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