Good Day
Champaign
Thursday, March 20th, 2025
Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two Savoy residents — Gladys Taylor and Rollin Wright — turned 100 this month at Villas of Holly Brook while celebrating with family, friends, and a visit from three state lawmakers, and they enjoyed cake and live entertainment that recalled memories from the past. WICS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office is hiring correctional officers and master control officers to fill about a dozen spots as it gets ready to fully open the renovated jail in early April—more staff are needed as inmates from nearby counties return. WCIA
- ➤ Yesterday, the Champaign Urbana Sanitary District broke ground on a $40 million project to upgrade its wastewater facility that will expand capacity to over 9 million gallons per day and install new water clarifiers and system replacements. The project will also supply methane gas to the University of Illinois power plant for generating heat and power. WICS
- ➤ Governor JB Pritzker declared Illinois Agriculture Trade Day on March 19 to recognize agriculture trade’s role in bolstering jobs and food security—highlighting the industry’s impact on local communities and the state’s economy. WCIA
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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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Lindy Hoppers April Swing Dance
7-9 p.m. — Hamilton Walker's — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of swing dancing with live DJ music and a welcoming atmosphere.
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