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Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The College of ACES at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will host Food and Ag Day with family-friendly activities before the football game on Oct. 12. WICS
- ➤ Duce construction will conduct extended overnight work to complete storm sewer construction beneath Norfolk Southern railroad tracks, affecting the areas around Garden Hills Drive and Joanne Lane without road closures. City of Champaign
- ➤ Champaign-Urbana area announces specific trick or treat hours for various communities to celebrate Halloween on Oct. 31. ChambanaMoms
- ➤ Governor JB Pritzker proclaims October 6-12 as Fire Prevention Week in Illinois, emphasizing the lifesaving importance of working smoke alarms. WICS
- ➤ University of Illinois student athletes and local officials are participating in the International Walk & Roll to School Day to promote pedestrian safety, physical activity, and community connections in Champaign and Urbana. WICS
- ➤ County Road 1400N in Champaign Township, Illinois, will be closed on October 9 and 10 for bridge approach pavement construction, with access still available for local landowners. WAND
- ➤ Kaufman Lake in Champaign will be temporarily closed for restocking from October 12 to October 18, reopening on October 19 for trout season. WCIA
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office and Gifford Fire Protection District reported two non-fatal UTV crashes in Illinois, leading to a DUI and an operation of a nonregistered vehicle citation. WCIA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At the University of Illinois, vet med students hosted an annual open house, demonstrating veterinary skills and educating the public about animal care. WCIA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials stress the importance of getting vaccinated against the flu, highlighting that flu symptoms are similar to the common cold and that flu strains change annually, necessitating updated vaccinations. WAND
TRAVEL NEWS
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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
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Jazz Brunch Featuring John Moulder and Larry Gray
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Greg '2 Hype' Sippin' Saturday Brunch
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Trivia Night at Hound's Court
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CUDO Plays October Game Night: Witches, Wizards, and Warlocks!
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