University of Illinois police investigate sexual assault
URBANA – The University of Illinois police department reports it is investigating a sexual assault and an attempted assault. In a campus safety alert, the department said a person was sexually assaulted in the early morning hours Tuesday at an on-campus apartment. In a separate safety alert, UIPD says there was an attempted sexual assault at a fraternity house around midnight last Saturday. The name of the fraternity was not provided to the police. No other information was released to protect the identity of the victims. No arrests have been made. – Reginald Hardwick/IPM News
Congresswoman Budzinski honors William Patterson on the House Floor
Congress took time to honor Urbana native and educator William Patterson. After a short stint in prison, Patterson earned a Ph.D. and created initiatives for Black middle, high school, and college students like a rehabilitated school bus filled with STEM activities and a studio. On Tuesday, Representative Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) recognized Patterson on the House Floor.
“As we mourn his loss, we also celebrate Dr. Patterson and his work— work that we must honor by continuing to follow his example of leadership and excellence. May his legacy live on to empower and inspire young people to blossom into bright, civic-minded leaders for generations to come,” announced Rep. Budzinski.
The 58-year-old died unexpectedly earlier this month. On Sunday, Patterson was remembered in a 4-hour memorial service at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. – Reginald Hardwick, IPM News