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Friday, November 15th, 2024
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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A lane on Kirby Avenue will be closed for tree maintenance on November 15, 2024, affecting eastbound traffic between Stratford Drive and Scottsdale Drive. City of Champaign
- ➤ Community organizations and city council members came together on November 14, 2024, to discuss health equity and wellness strategies at a gathering titled 'Building Wellness, Advancing Equity.' City of Champaign
- ➤ Rachel Joy of the Equity and Engagement Department delivered insights on equity initiatives at a staff development day for the Champaign Public Library, igniting keen interest among staff. City of Champaign
- ➤ Deputy City Manager Joan Walls and the Equity and Engagement Department staff attended the 39th Annual University of Illinois Celebration of Diversity to underscore their commitment to promoting inclusivity. City of Champaign
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A car collision at Kirby and Prospect Avenues in Champaign, Illinois, resulted in significant injuries to the driver and damage to a traffic light. WCIA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The film 'Albany Road' was shot in Central Illinois, showcasing local landmarks and leveraging the area's snowy weather and favorable tax incentives, and is premiering in over 100 theaters nationwide. WCIA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Illinois graduates have developed a technology that predicts environmental conditions to extend the freshness of livestock feed by regulating air circulation. WCIA
- ➤ Donald Edwards retires as Chairman of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees after impactful eight-year tenure, having led the university system to record enrollment and increased financial aid. WCIA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A University of Illinois freshman, Darryl Boston Jr., shared his experience of being pulled from a goalpost by police during a field storm post an Illinois-Michigan game, leading to misunderstandings about his injuries on social media. WCIA
TRAVEL NEWS
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