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Friday, February 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Abbott's Florist in Champaign, Illinois, anticipates a significant increase in business for Valentine's Day, celebrating various forms of love beyond romance, including friendship and family. WCIA
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A house fire in Mahomet, Illinois was extinguished by the Cornbelt Fire Protection District, resulting in no human injuries but the death of a dog and displacement of the residents. WCIA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ FusionFest at Krannert Center celebrates the Lunar New Year with cultural performances, highlighting community unity and Asian traditions. City of Champaign
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ FedEx plans to close three facilities in Central Illinois, affecting local shipping and employment, though there are hopes for reassignment and local opportunities. WCIA
- ➤ Kirby Foods plans to expand its operations by acquiring Paxton IGA, aiming to honor the store's tradition since 1954, with the purchase set to finalize on March 24. WCIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Champaign and Urbana face increasing uncertainty due to a temporary federal funding freeze and new orders affecting grant allocations, potentially impacting local services and budgets. WCIA
- ➤ The City of Champaign is seeking rental garbage trucks for its Yard Waste Collection Program, inviting proposals via RFP# 242529. City of Champaign
SCIENCE NEWS
- ➤ University of Illinois PhD student confirms Pivot Bio's product can fertilize corn by extracting nitrogen from the air, potentially boosting agricultural efficiency. WCIA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Illinois pitching coach Mark Allen passed away at 49, leaving behind a legacy in collegiate and professional baseball, with a notable contribution to the Illinois baseball team's achievements including a Big Ten title. WAND
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Business Plan Writing Workshop
A workshop focusing on the importance and structure of a business plan, presented by the Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center.
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Romance-Themed Trivia Night
Teams gather for an evening of trivia focused on romance, with a gift card awarded to the winning team.
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Exploring Illinois: 100 Things to Experience Before You Die
Award-winning author Melanie Holmes will discuss her travel book highlighting unique attractions and experiences throughout Illinois.
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