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Champaign Mayor Issues Emergency Order for Game Safety

3/28/2026

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Champaign, Illinois, Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen issued an emergency order to promote public safety and reduce potential property damage ahead of the Illinois Men's Basketball team's Elite Eight game against Iowa.
The order requires bars to serve alcohol in paper or plastic containers.
The order bans packaged liquor sales after the game starts.
The order caps keg sales at one per customer.
Law enforcement will increase their presence to ensure safety during the event.

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Champaign, Illinois, Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen issued an emergency order to promote public safety and reduce potential property damage ahead of the Illinois Men's Basketball team's Elite Eight game against Iowa.
The order requires bars to serve alcohol in paper or plastic containers.
The order bans packaged liquor sales after the game starts.
The order caps keg sales at one per customer.
Law enforcement will increase their presence to ensure safety during the event.