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2024 Veterans Day Celebrations and Deals Nationwide
Channel 2 NOW extends heartfelt thanks to all veterans for their service and sacrifice this Veterans Day.
Viewers are invited to join the live broadcast to give a shout-out to a veteran they love, honoring these heroes’ dedication and bravery.
Across the nation, businesses are also showing their gratitude with special offers for veterans, including free meals, deals, and discounts.
Here are some of the top offers available for Veterans Day 2024:
- Applebee’s – Veterans can enjoy a complimentary meal from a special menu.
- Buffalo Wild Wings – Receive 10 free boneless wings with a side of gratitude.
- IHOP – Indulge in a free Red, White, and Blueberry Pancake Combo.
- Denny’s – Start the day with a complimentary Original Grand Slam breakfast.
- Outback Steakhouse – Relish a free Bloomin’ Onion as a thank-you treat.
- Starbucks – Veterans can grab a free brewed coffee to fuel their day.
- Cracker Barrel – Enjoy a Sunrise Pancake Special at no cost.
- Krispy Kreme – Treat yourself to a free doughnut and coffee to brighten your morning.
This Veterans Day, let’s take a moment to honor those who have served by recognizing their sacrifices and sharing these special offers as a small token of appreciation.
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29-Year-Old Alex Rodriguez Found Dead on University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, No Foul Play Suspected
URBANA, Ill. — A 29-year-old Champaign man found dead on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus Monday morning has been identified as Alex C. Rodriguez, according to the Champaign County Coroner’s Office.
The University of Illinois Police Department (UIPD) responded to the area of Green and Wright streets at approximately 6:42 a.m. after receiving a report of an unresponsive person near the Alma Mater statue.
Officers arrived and found Rodriguez on a concrete bench. Emergency medical assistance was requested at the scene.
The Champaign County Coroner’s Office responded, and Rodriguez was pronounced dead at approximately 7:16 a.m., according to Coroner Laurie Brauer.
Authorities said Rodriguez was not affiliated with the University of Illinois.
UIPD provided an update Monday afternoon, saying preliminary observations at the scene revealed no signs of foul play.
Police also said there was no evidence of an ongoing threat to the university campus or surrounding community based on the information available when officers responded.
Because investigators did not identify an active threat, the university did not issue an Illini-Alert emergency notification.
The circumstances surrounding Rodriguez’s death have not been determined.
An autopsy has been scheduled, and the death remains under investigation by the University of Illinois Police Department.
Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances leading to Rodriguez’s death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details are expected as investigators receive further information from the autopsy and other evidence.
No foul play has been indicated based on the preliminary investigation.