Good morning, Champaign.

The University of Illinois homecoming parade is set for tomorrow as Kirby between First and Fourth streets will be closed from 11 a.m. until after the football game, and retired NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins — an alumnus and former football co-captain — will serve as grand marshal before a post-parade party in Lot 31.

In partnership with the University, P33 Chicago’s TechRise will host its annual startup pitch competition today at 5:00 p.m. at EnterpriseWorks in Research Park where five regional startups compete for a $25,000 non-dilutive prize — part of the University’s Founders Week featuring panels and tours.

University student Adam Wittwer launched kwyd (an app that lets friends share plans and meet up) to foster spontaneous in-person connections on campus after a year of development; the beta, released in August, already has over 100 users.

Carle Health will host Camp Healing Heart for children and teens coping with loss this Saturday, Oct.

3, at 4-H Memorial Camp at Allerton Park, where 45 campers will take part in therapy and fun activities including hayrack rides, a climbing wall and arts and crafts.

Long Creek Township water customers in Casner+Dalton City+Lake City+La Place must boil water for at least five minutes due to low chlorine levels, affecting uses like ice-making and brushing teeth.

The boil order remains in effect until further notice.

Pickleball continues to grow as a low-impact sport that many Champaign-Urbana residents enjoy.

Locations such as Centennial Park’s eight-court complex — where new courts are under construction — and indoor facilities at local centers offer options for players of all skill levels.