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Champaign
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Champaign non-profits, including CU At Home and Daily Bread, provide emergency shelter, meals, and clothing to over 400 people facing cold weather conditions. WCIA
- ➤ Champaign-Urbana offers a variety of family-friendly Valentine's Day events including crafts, desserts, and activities like card making and a quantum Valentine's experiment. ChambanaMoms
- ➤ The Refugee Center in Champaign offers comprehensive support to refugees and immigrants adjusting to life in the U.S, including housing, job search, and legal paperwork assistance. WAND
- ➤ Champaign Urbana residents, including children, honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday by participating in service projects like packing snack bags for the homeless and creating cards for terminally ill children. WICS
- ➤ A lane on Wright Street in Urbana will be closed for material delivery at Everitt Lab, with traffic adjustments to accommodate both northbound and southbound lanes. City of Champaign
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Champaign-Urbana is celebrating Black History Month with a diverse array of events including music, arts, and educational activities for the community. ChambanaMoms
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Champaign County may receive nearly $90,000 in federal funds to assess law enforcement staffing needs, pending approval from the City Council. WCIA
SCIENCE NEWS
- ➤ CU Aerospace, supported by NASA, develops a dual propulsion satellite to be launched in 2025 to demonstrate advanced space navigation and debris avoidance technologies. WAND
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Fighting Illini achieved its best Top 25 finish since 2001 at number 16, following a victorious season with a significant win in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. WAND
TRAVEL NEWS
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Business Case Writing Certification Training
This one-day certification course provides comprehensive training on writing effective business cases to meet organizational objectives, featuring hands-on coaching and a completion certificate.
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3rd Annual Pineapplefest at Esquire Lounge
The 3rd Annual Pineapplefest offers a festive atmosphere with food, drinks, and entertainment to help relieve winter blues at Esquire Lounge.
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Candlelight Yoga Session
Candlelight Yoga offers a calming environment for participants of all levels to unwind and practice yoga in a soothing atmosphere.
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Purdue Boilermakers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Basketball
The #23 ranked Illinois hosts Purdue in a competitive Big Ten women's basketball matchup at the State Farm Center.
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Speed Puzzle Competition at The Literary
Participants will engage in a timed puzzle competition for a chance to win a Literary gift card.
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Neo Soul Candlelight Concert
Experience an enchanting evening of neo-soul music by candlelight at Fire Doll Studio's Dollhouse, part of a new monthly series.
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Kick Off Meeting for Her Village: Support Network for Single Moms
The event is a launch gathering for Her Village, a supportive community aimed at connecting and encouraging single mothers in their faith and friendships.
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Couples Massage Workshop: The Art of Touch
This workshop at Zen River Spa offers couples the opportunity to learn effective massage techniques while spending quality time together in a welcoming environment.
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Galentines Candle Making Workshop at Alto Vineyards
A Galentines celebration featuring a candle making class where participants can create their own personal fragrances, hosted by Kayla Brown from Fire Doll Studios.
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Candlelight Concerts: Valentine's Day Special Featuring 'Romeo and Juliet'
Experience a magical multi-sensory concert featuring the romantic music of 'Romeo and Juliet' and more, held at the Orpheum in Champaign.
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