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Champaign
Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Champaign Unit 4 School District selected Dr. Geovanny Ponce as its new superintendent after a rigorous process that included public input and extensive interviews. Ponce, who brings 20+ years of experience from Fairfax County and Houston, will start his role on July 1. WICS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Urbana City Council approved funding (about $230,000) for Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County on Monday night to build five single-family homes as part of the Urbana HOME Consortium; families will begin moving in this summer and fall. WAND
- ➤ On Friday, Feb. 6, Urbana Mayor DeShawn Williams launched the spring series of Friday Forum (Conversation Café) at the University YMCA, highlighting Black History Month with local examples like the Ellis Drive Six and the African American Heritage Trail. He also answered community questions on sanctuary practices and local development. The Daily Illini
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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.
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Home Improvement Series: How to Hang Things
6-7:30 p.m. — Plant Mode — Ticket purchase required — Gain practical skills for hanging items safely and confidently in your home.
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My Neighbor Totoro Screening
7:00 – 8:15 PM — Virginia Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the beloved animated classic by Hayao Miyazaki that captures the wonder of childhood adventures.
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Circular Saw Confidence Series: Build a Small End Table
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Plant Mode — Ticket required — Gain hands-on experience and confidence using a circular saw while building your own small end table.
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Peter and the Starcatcher
7-11 p.m. — Virginia Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Immerse yourself in this imaginative tale that unravels the backstory of Peter Pan with adventure, pirates, and treasure.
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Peter and the Starcatcher
7-11 p.m. — Virginia Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the whimsical adventure of Peter Pan's origins with pirates and treasure galore.
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An Evening with Dario Cohen featuring Foothill Rounders
8 PM - 10 PM — Fire Doll Studio — Entry fee unspecified — Experience a night of powerful storytelling through the soulful music of Chicago-based singer-songwriter Dario Cohen.
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KOKUHO Film Screening
7-11:59 p.m. — Virginia Theatre — Tickets required — Experience a profound documentary on the life and legacy of artist Minoru Kokuho.
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IHSA Boys Basketball State Finals
10 AM – 2 PM — State Farm Center — Ticket prices vary — Witness the excitement as the best high school basketball teams compete for the state championship.
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