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What's up Champaign! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new film crawl will transform Champaign-Urbana hangouts in 2027
  • Why two suspects are now banned from all University property.
  • Why Illini fans in Champaign cheered so loudly at the Tip-Off

Also on today's calendar: Cocktail Flight Night at Hound's Court! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Some sun with a thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Not as warm; an a.m. t-storm, temps: high: 77, low: 54.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. CU Cinema Crawl Film Festival coming to Champaign-Urbana (newschannel20.com) — A new CU Cinema Crawl Film Festival is set to bring films to more than a dozen venues across Champaign-Urbana March 3–8, 2027, turning familiar spots into pop-up cinemas. Local favorites like the Virginia Theatre, Krannert Center, Parkland Planetarium, and Savoy 16 will participate, with full schedules and ticket details still to come and sponsorships now being sought.
   

2. Police respond to armed subject report at Bousfield Hall, no firearms found (dailyillini.com) — University police quickly responded to reports of an armed subject at Bousfield Hall, detaining two people and later confirming no firearms were found. One Urbana resident was taken to the Champaign County Satellite Jail, and both individuals are now banned from all University property. Investigators are still reviewing video and asking anyone with information to contact UIPD or Champaign County Crime Stoppers.
   

3. 'The good thing is he's back' (news-gazette.com) — Illini center Tomislav Ivisic is finally back in Champaign after resolving a visa delay in Croatia, drawing big cheers at the C-U Kiwanis Tip-Off event at the I Hotel. Fans also heard health updates on Zvonimir Ivisic and David Mirkovic as coach Brad Underwood outlined high expectations for a tough-scheduled 2026–27 season and hopes for a deep NCAA tournament run.
   

4. What was Champaign County's six-year bachelor's degree completion rate for Hispanic or Latino students by 2024? (chambanasun.com) — Hispanic and Latino students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign posted a 76.2 percent six-year bachelor's completion rate for the 2018 cohort, well above the statewide rate. The report notes a slight dip from the previous year but highlights that Champaign County's outcomes for this group remain significantly stronger than Illinois overall, based on federal education statistics.
   

5. Analysis: Gifford Community Consolidated School District 188 administrators rank 267th lowest in state for average salary in 2025 (chambanasun.com) — Administrator pay in Gifford Community Consolidated School District 188, which serves parts of Champaign County, averaged $103,589 in 2025, well below the statewide average. The district's small enrollment means far fewer students per administrator than Illinois overall. The story also notes rising administrator vacancies statewide, even as teacher shortages slightly ease.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found near Staley and cardinal road.
    She is not chipped. (217) 417-7700. I can't keep her long due to allergies. She is trained and loves to be snuggled. (Nextdoor Trails of Chestnut Grove)
  • MISSING!!
    Shorty on the right, missing since Sunday 9/6. Kinch neighborhood, Urbana. Near Savannah Green! Call Pat at 217-621-6362 (Nextdoor Glenshire II)
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Ok Champaign! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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