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Champaign
Tuesday, January 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Champaign-Urbana celebrates National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day on Feb. 1 with local businesses offering specials and free events. ChambanaMoms
- ➤ The City of Champaign invites bids for its 2025 Concrete Street Improvements Project. City of Champaign
- ➤ A fire occurred in a condemned building at Champaign Park Apartments, highlighting issues with livability and security as legal disputes continue. WICS
- ➤ Central Illinois' Willard Airport advises passengers to arrive early, noting missed flights due to late arrivals, emphasizing the need for checking in 45 minutes and bags prior to that deadline. WCIA
- ➤ Fred's Plumbing will close the westbound lane of John Street between Pine Street and New Street for sewer repairs, with detours in place for westbound traffic from January 28 to February 3, 2025. City of Champaign
- ➤ The Champaign Police Department released a year-in-review video showcasing their 2024 recruitment, public safety initiatives, and community engagement efforts. City of Champaign
- ➤ CS&L to install temporary stop signs at Country Fair Drive and University Avenue for power feed repairs on January 28, 2025, affecting traffic signals. City of Champaign
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters extinguished a fire at an Urbana apartment complex, prioritizing rescues and reminding the public of the importance of fire alarms; no injuries were reported. WCIA
- ➤ A 22-year-old EIU student died after disarming a police officer during a wellness check and injuring himself with the weapon. WAND
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Bach's Lunch Concert Series
Enjoy live performances from a diverse lineup of talented artists at the historic Springer Cultural Center on select Fridays.
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Pour Bros Craft Taproom's Land of Drinkin' Festival 2025
The event features a showcase of Illinois-brewed beers from local breweries, complemented by music and cocktails inspired by Illinois spirits.
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Valentine's Day Relaxation Retreat
Enjoy a cozy Valentine's event featuring candle-making, partner massage lessons, and live music in a serene studio setting.
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Champaign Community Job Fair
The Community Job Fair offers local career coaching and employment services to assist attendees in finding job opportunities.
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