Good Day
Champaign
Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hudz Family Fun Zone in Paxton opened in late December and now offers an arcade with many games in a space that was once a pharmacy. Business owner Andy Hudson said the venue gives kids a safe place to play and has already welcomed school groups and birthday parties. ChambanaMoms
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Champaign Police announced that 31-year-old Anthony Miller died on March 17 after being shot on March 16 on the 1100 block of North Third Street — police arrested 22-year-old Zaire Herman in connection with his death. WICS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Illinois Senate Bill 1672 would require all kindergarten to third grade students to be tested for dyslexia—with teachers or parents able to request testing for older students. An education hearing was held today and if the bill passes it will take effect for the upcoming school year. WICS
- ➤ A proposed bill known as HB2827 would require homeschooling families to register with public schools and submit education records and proof of parent qualifications — if it passes, the law will also mandate immunization and health records for students in public programs and protestors plan to gather at the Capitol at 8 a.m. today. WICS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A&R Services will close the westbound lane of Main Street between Neil — Walnut Streets to place topsoil in new planter beds along the south side of the Downtown Plaza Project while keeping local access including Fremont Street. Westbound traffic will be redirected north on Walnut Street — west on Washington Street — then south on Neil Street and eastbound traffic will remain unaffected with the closure starting at 9 a.m. and ending at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 20. City of Champaign
TRAVEL NEWS
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Workshop on K-Tape Basics for Hemophilia Support
Angela Forsyth, a Physical Therapist, will conduct a workshop on the applications and techniques of kinesiology tape (K-tape) for individuals affected by hemophilia and their families.
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Midwest Beach Fest at The Literary
Enjoy an evening of beach-themed drinks, snacks, and activities at The Literary during Spring Break.
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Blind Adam and The Federal League with MakeWar and Mania
This music event features performances by Blind Adam and The Federal League, MakeWar, and Mania in Champaign, Illinois.
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Trivia Night at Hound's Court
Experience an engaging evening of free multi-round team trivia with the chance to win Hound's Rest gift certificates.
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HQ Open House: Free Co-Working Day
10 AM – 4 PM — HQ — Free entry — Experience a day of free co-working with unlimited coffee and fast Wi-Fi every Wednesday.
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IEEE Central Illinois Networking Meetup
An informal dinner event for IEEE members and students in Champaign to network and build professional relationships within the engineering community.
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Candlelight Yoga Session
6-7 p.m. — Fire Doll Studio — Suggested donation $11-$33 — Unwind and find your inner peace in a warm and serene yoga setting.
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One Night of Queen Tribute Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — State Farm Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the passion and energy of Queen's greatest hits performed live by Gary Mullen & The Works.
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Live Jazz Night with Chip NcNeill
6-8 p.m. — The Venue CU — $10 pre-sale, $15 at the door — Enjoy smooth jazz tunes with Chip NcNeill and his band in an elegant setting.
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ZZ Top with The Sedonas
7-9 p.m. — State Farm Center — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of rock and Americana roots with the iconic ZZ Top and The Sedonas.
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