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In today's newsletter:

  • See who was recently booked into the Champaign County jail
  • What the new MacFarlane Artisan Village means for Allerton visitors
  • How Champaign County's premium gas prices stack up this month

Also on today's calendar: nuEra Champaign Now Serving Medical Patients! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 66, low: 49.
  • Saturday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 8 people booked at Champaign County facility on Sept. 20 (chambanasun.com) — Residents in Champaign and surrounding communities can see who was recently booked into the Champaign County Correctional Center, with eight people taken into custody on Sept. 20 on a range of allegations. Officials stress these are booking records only and none of the listed individuals have been convicted based on this information.
   

2. Allerton Park breaks ground on renovations to MacFarlane Artisan Village (wcia.com) — Champaign County leaders marked a major step for Allerton Park with a groundbreaking for the new MacFarlane Artisan Village, a project many Champaign residents regularly visiting the park will notice. A donation from Joan and Peter Hood will fund renovations of historic buildings, a new village hall with classrooms and restrooms, and ongoing support for folk school programs and outreach.
   

3. Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Champaign County in week ending Sept. 12? (chambanasun.com) — Drivers in Champaign and across Champaign County saw the lowest reported premium gas price hit $4.74 per gallon for the week ending Sept. 12, with a countywide average of $5.44. The report compares local prices with Illinois and national trends, noting that fuel costs remain elevated despite easing from earlier highs.
   

4. Ryan Day, Illini players/assistants preview conference opener (wcia.com) — Illinois football, based in Champaign, is gearing up to open Big Ten play against Ohio State, with both teams entering at 2–1. Coaches and players say the matchup, featured as FOX's Big Noon Kickoff, is a major test for the Illini defense and a chance to shine on national television.
   

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  • Love the food and the service.
    The prices are reasonable!! A nice cafe to go to for breakfast and lunch! (Nextdoor Turnberry Ridge)
  • 🌳 Fall is a great time to plant a tree!
    The Village operates a tree cost-share program which supports the planting of trees in the public right-of-way. This program is offered to residents… (Nextdoor )
  • The Kraft Heinz Company posted a job opening for Sr. Quality Supervisor - Enhancers in Champaign. Apply here.
  • Arbor Lodging posted a job opening for Laundry Attendant in Champaign. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Champaign here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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