From the N-G: Illinois Marathon in danger of cancellation Smile Politely Editors March 17, 2009 - 7:15amJanuary 25, 2022 - 8:36am Champaign police may pull key permits, which would force cancellation of the race, if more volunteers don’t step forward: http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2009/03/17/illinois_marathon_could_be_called_off_for_lack_of_volunteers