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Champaign
Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Students gathered early in the rain for a 6 a.m. Election Day party at The Red Lion, combining celebration with civic duty themes. The Daily Illini
- ➤ Alpine Drive to close from November 6-8, 2024, for street repairs, reopening dependent on weather. City of Champaign
- ➤ Bluegrass Lane in Champaign will be closed from Nov 6 to Nov 8 for street repairs, with local authorities advising drivers to seek alternative routes. WCIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Champaign County's voting system experienced a countywide outage on election morning, but was restored and is now fully operational, with extended voting hours requested to accommodate the delay. The Daily Illini
- ➤ Central Illinois counties face varied voting system challenges on election day, impacting some voters' ability to cast ballots smoothly. WCIA
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Enhance Your Public Speaking Skills with McKinley Toastmasters
Experience the supportive atmosphere of McKinley Toastmasters, where you can improve your public speaking and leadership skills through practice and networking.
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Workshop: Mastering Instagram Reels - Interactive Session
Learn the essential skills for creating engaging Instagram Reels in a hands-on workshop led by marketing expert Scott Clanin.
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Theo Von: Return of the Rat Tour
Experience the comedic talents of Theo Von as he brings his 'Return of the Rat' tour to Champaign, offering humor rooted in his unique Southern Louisiana upbringing.
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Dracula: A Feminine Reimagining at the Virginia Theatre
Experience a thrilling reinterpretation of Bram Stoker's classic Dracula, led by dynamic female characters, blending horror and humor in an action-rich performance.
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Trivia Night at Hound's Court
Experience an exciting evening of multi-round team trivia with opportunities to win Hound’s Rest gift certificates in a friendly competition.
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