Illinois limiting alcohol sales on campus before Elite Eight over public health and safety fears
The city of Champaign, Illinois, is limiting alcohol sales on campus due to public health and safety concerns ahead of the Elite Eight game. The restrictions include requirements for bars to sell alcohol in paper and plastic cups and a ban on packaged liquor sales beginning one hour after the game starts.
The University of Illinois campus will have limited alcohol sales on Saturday night. This is to prevent potential property damage and excessive celebration if the Fighting Illini win. Campus bars must sell alcohol in paper and plastic cups. Packaged liquor sales will be banned starting one hour after the game. Delivery drivers cannot bring alcohol to or from campus after the game starts. These restrictions are in place for public safety reasons. The city took similar measures in 2005 when the team made a deep run in the tournament. The goal is to reduce the risk of public safety hazards and ensure a safe celebration.
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