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Tuesday, October 1st, 2024
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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Champaign County Courthouse is offering veterans the opportunity to have their service histories included in the Library of Congress, with registration open until Oct. 25. WCIA
- ➤ Champaign Police intervened in a non-criminal altercation between two juveniles at Centennial High School's Homecoming, resolving the situation without charges. WICS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Crime Stoppers joins the investigation to find leads on an August shooting in Champaign that left a teenager with life-threatening injuries. WCIA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Illinois service workers achieved a tentative agreement on a new contract, potentially ending a week-long strike. WCIA
- ➤ The University of Illinois Police Department issued a safety notice about a student sexually assaulted in a residence hall early Sunday, emphasizing campus resources for support. The Daily Illini
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A year after Illinois' Pre-Trial Fairness Act, counties face challenges like decreased jail revenue and increased transport duties, while noting a drop in inmate populations. WICS
- ➤ The City of Champaign is auctioning a 2019 Ford Interceptor Utility online, accepting bids until October 7, 2024. City of Champaign
- ➤ Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski and 19 other lawmakers sent a bipartisan letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy opposing USPS service changes that would delay mail in rural areas. WAND
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Champaign County confirms its first human case of West Nile Virus in 2024, highlighting the continued risk from mosquitoes and the lack of vaccines. The Daily Illini
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A guide to the top milkshake spots in Champaign-Urbana, highlighting the variety and unique offerings at local eateries. ChambanaMoms
TRAVEL NEWS
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert
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Jo Koy Live Stand-Up Comedy
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Teddy Bear Hospital: A Fun and Educational Experience
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Organ Fairchild Live Performance at the Rose Bowl Tavern
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Workshop on Identifying and Engaging Your Target Audience
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Candlelight: A Haunting Evening of Halloween Classics
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Music and Majesty: A Classical Opera Experience
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Purdue Boilermakers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini College Football Matchup
Experience a thrilling low-scoring showdown as the Purdue Boilermakers take on the Illinois Fighting Illini in a key Big Ten football clash.
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Jazz Brunch Featuring John Moulder and Larry Gray
Experience a delightful jazz brunch at Cowboy Monkey with live performances by John Moulder and Larry Gray, complemented by a special jazz menu and cocktails.
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The Land Connection Champaign Farmers' Market
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