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Champaign
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Champaign-Urbana can donate gently used clothing, books, toys and household items at various local centers with different drop-off hours and policies—visit them directly for details. ChambanaMoms
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Champaign-Urbana residents can now register their kids for Little League (ages 4-13) baseball and spring softball leagues. Little League enrollment deadlines range from Feb. 22 for Farm and Suited divisions to March 15 for Tee-Ball, while softball programs for girls aged 6-12 begin April 6. ChambanaMoms
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PMP Certification Exam Prep Training Bootcamp
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — HQ North Randolph Street — Contact for pricing — Intensive training to become a certified Project Management Professional with a 100% pass guarantee.
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Candlelight Concert: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
6 p.m. — Orpheum Champaign — $22.05 — Experience a magical candlelight performance featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons and other classics.
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Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
8:45-10 p.m. — Orpheum Champaign — $31.95 — Experience the timeless melodies of Queen and The Beatles under candlelight in a magical setting.
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PineappleFest 2026
11 AM – 12 AM — Esquire Lounge — RSVP required — Celebrate PineappleFest with vendors, food, music, and drinks all day.
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Concert
7:30-10 p.m. — Krannert Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the eloquence of Berlioz, Beethoven, and Sibelius performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
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2026 Illinois Agricultural Summit
10 AM – 4 PM — I Hotel & Illinois Conference Center — $50 — Explore the premier agricultural event in East Central Illinois hosted by the Illinois Agribusiness Network.
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Mental Wellness Workshop
8 AM - 12 PM — Cityview Banquet & Meeting Center — CEUs available for a fee — Explore innovative ways to enhance mental wellness through music and art.
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Daddy Daughter Dance
6-8 p.m. — Events at Refinery — Tickets available — Enjoy a delightful evening of dancing, games, and a balloon drop while capturing memories in the photo booth with your special little one.
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