U of I graduation parties shut down Campustown street overnight
Share and Follow


CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — University of Illinois Police were kept busy overnight by multiple college parties that eventually merged into a large gathering.

The gathering happened on Oak Street in the part of Campustown informally nicknamed “Seniorland.” The neighborhood is home to multiple houses and duplexes that college seniors typically rent.

This comes at the end of U of I’s graduation weekend, and an official with the U of I Police Department told WCIA that the gathering was in celebration of the participants’ graduation.

“At the end of each semester, UI seniors organize an informal gathering to celebrate their graduation,” Captain Jason Bradley said. “In the past, we’ve seen fires set in the roadways and other disorderly behavior. UIPD was on scene in the area to control any behavior that could cause a larger public safety concern.”

Bradley added that one couch was set on fire Monday morning, but it was quickly extinguished. There were no injuries and no arrests.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

Friday Night Blitz 2025 Week 12: Thrilling Scores and Highlights Unveiled

STATESBORO, Ga. — As the twelfth week of Friday Night Blitz unfolds,…

Diplomatic Leaders from Germany, Jordan, and UK Urge Swift Ceasefire in Sudan Conflict

DUBAI – In a collective plea for peace, the foreign ministers of…

Urbana Free Library Hosts Spooktacular Halloween Events for All Ages

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Halloween festivities brought excitement to children all over…

South Carolina Inmate Opts for Firing Squad Amid Controversy Over Execution Method

In Columbia, S.C., a death row inmate has opted for execution by…

Historic White House Meeting: Trump Welcomes Syrian President al-Sharaa in Groundbreaking Diplomatic Move

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – In a historic diplomatic move, President Donald…

Unlock the Power of AI: Free Beginner Course Now Available from USF

In Tampa, Florida, the University of Florida has introduced an innovative, free…

Republican Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Equity in Argentinian Beef Trade Deal

A group of Republican lawmakers is expressing concern over a recent decision…

Florida Issues Urgent Alert for Four Missing Children, Including a 1-Year-Old

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Authorities in Florida have issued an urgent missing child…