Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
Good morning, Champaign.
🎓 Education
Champaign Unit 4 Schools is hosting a kindergarten information night at Stratton Elementary today, Jan.
15, to explain the registration process for incoming 2026-27 students. Registration runs from Feb. 9 to May 29 and is available online and in-person at key district locations (including the Mellon Administrative Building).
🏥 Health
Julie Pryde, who led the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District for nearly 20 years, is retiring in mid-February + she praised Deputy Administrator Dr. Mamadou Tounkara as the future head to advance community health programs.
🎉 Champaign Events
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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.
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.
PineappleFest 2026
11 AM – 12 AM — Esquire Lounge — RSVP required — Celebrate PineappleFest with vendors, food, music, and drinks all day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Megan Wren and Friends Concert
9-11:30 p.m. — The Space — $10 cover — Enjoy an evening with the iconic Megan Wren performing alongside her friends in a family-friendly atmosphere.
🏠 Champaign Real Estate
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