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Friday, March 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Champaign police are investigating a Wednesday night shooting near the 2800 block of W. Kirby when a 22-year-old man was hit in a parking lot by gunfire from a vehicle—he suffered a non-life-threatening leg wound and received hospital treatment. WAND
- ➤ Champaign police are investigating a shooting in the 2800 block of W. Kirby Avenue that occurred Wednesday after officers were dispatched at 7:14 p.m. with gunfire reports and a call came in at 7:28 p.m. from a 22 year old man who was struck by a bullet in a parking lot; he was treated for a leg wound that was not life threatening and police are asking anyone with video footage or witness information to come forward. WICS
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, University of Illinois Extension hosted a FrogWatch training in Champaign County that taught 34 volunteers to recognize 12 frog calls—volunteers joined both in person and online. Participants can continue online practice—another field training is scheduled for June 4. WCIA
- ➤ Registration for the spring Countywide Residential Electronics Collection event will open on April 1 to let county residents reserve a 15-minute time slot between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. on May 17 at Parkland College—registration is available online. Residents will get confirmation by email or text and a postcard ticket 10-14 days before the event—participants must enter using the Duncan Road entrance. City of Champaign
- ➤ Urbana will begin its improved U-Cycle program—under a new contract with GFL Environmental—on April 1 with a new truck using a mechanical arm to pick up recycling curbside. Residents are asked to clear a four-foot space around their U-Carts, set bins out curbside front facing, replace open-top bins with U-Carts, and stop using plastic bags. WCIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Feutz Contractors will close a section of Mayfair Road between Georgetown Drive and Broadmoor Drive on Monday, March 31 for street repairs. The closure is expected to last five days, weather permitting. City of Champaign
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Teams from across the country are gathered at State Farm Center for the College Wheelchair Basketball National Championship with Illini among 21 playoff schools—Illini men played Thursday at 2 p.m. against Alabama while the women will compete today at 10 a.m. against CUNY—and both finals are set for Saturday with free admission offered. WCIA
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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April Rising Tide Society Meetup
12-1 p.m. — Mad Goat Coffee — Free entry — Connect, collaborate, and support fellow creatives and entrepreneurs in a welcoming atmosphere.
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Candlelight: Tribute to Queen
8:45-9:45 p.m. — Orpheum Champaign — Tickets required — Experience the magic of Queen's music in a unique candlelight setting.
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Car Seat Safety Check in Champaign
11 a.m. — Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group — Free entry — Ensure your child's safety with a complimentary car seat inspection.
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Illini Baseball vs SIUE
6:00 p.m. — Illinois Field — Ticket prices from $10 — Watch the Illini take on the Cougars in an exciting baseball matchup.
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