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Tuesday, October 29th, 2024
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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The community paid final respects at the funeral of Illinois State Police Trooper Corey Thompsen, who died in a line of duty crash, with donations directed to a scholarship fund in his honor. WAND
- ➤ Police departments are urging families to use the Illinois State Police's online database to check for registered sex offenders in their neighborhoods before Halloween trick-or-treating. WICS
- ➤ The Champaign Fire Department enhanced safety in over 30 homes through a 'smoke alarm blitz,' installing detectors and distributing educational materials. WCIA
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Illinois State Police are managing a school bus and vehicle collision in Champaign County, redirecting traffic to ensure safety. WICS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) in Chicago has appointed University of Illinois faculty, including Harley Johnson as director, to its leadership team, aiming to position Illinois as a leader in quantum technology. WCIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Over 1.4 million votes have been cast in Illinois for the 2024 general election, with nearly half being early in-person votes, highlighting voter engagement and efforts to avoid election day lines. WAND
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Parkland College alum and former Cobra catcher, Mark Carlson, has been appointed as the umpire crew chief for the 2024 World Series after 25 seasons in Major League Baseball and significant charitable contributions. WAND
TRAVEL NEWS
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Comedy Open Mic Night at The Space
Experience an entertaining evening of laughter and creativity at The Space's weekly Comedy Open Mic Night in downtown Champaign.
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Bach's Lunch Concerts - Musical Performances
Experience a delightful variety of live music from talented artists of all genres at the historic Springer Cultural Center on select Fridays.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Illinois Fighting Illini Football
Experience an exciting college football showdown as the Minnesota Golden Gophers take on the Illinois Fighting Illini at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium.
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Sunday Wine Down Featuring Candy Foster at Alto Vineyards
Experience an afternoon of blues music with the talented Candy Foster and his friends at Alto Vineyards.
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Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Basketball Showdown
Experience an exciting college basketball matchup as the Eastern Illinois Panthers take on the Illinois Fighting Illini at the State Farm Center.
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Florida State Seminoles vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Basketball
Experience a thrilling women's basketball match between the Florida State Seminoles and the Illinois Fighting Illini at the State Farm Center in Champaign.
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Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars at Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Basketball
Experience an exciting college basketball matchup as the SIU Edwardsville Cougars take on the Illinois Fighting Illini at the State Farm Center.
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41st Annual Art Fair of Craft League of Champaign-Urbana
Experience a vibrant showcase of local artistry at the 41st Annual Art Fair held at the Savoy Recreational Center, featuring a variety of crafts and artwork from community artists.
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Join the Fun at Trivia Night in Hound's Court
Experience a lively evening of team trivia with the chance to win Hound’s Rest gift certificates in multiple rounds.
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CUDO Plays: Interactive Game Development Playtest
Experience a collaborative environment where you can playtest your own games and provide feedback on others' projects to enhance game development skills.
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