Champaign police say Unofficial parties well under way

CHAMPAIGN -- Champaign police said "Unofficial St. Patrick's Day" parties were well under way by 10:30 a.m. but felt the revelry was not as strong as it was at the same time last year.

Police spokeswoman Rene Dunn said about five people had been issued tickets for city ordinance violations by late morning, including three who were at a private party at a house in the 500 block of South Fifth Street, Champaign, and others for a minor in possession of alcohol and for throwing a dangerous projectile.

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