Good morning, Champaign.

Neighborhood Services staff Jennifer Carlson and Brittanie McMullen and Advisory Board Member Ric Weibel attended the Feeding Champaign County Food Summit to discuss ways to boost food access and security for 28,000 residents.

The summit brought local leaders together to find community solutions.

Urbana and Champaign park districts with the Urbana Rotary Club will host a March for Peace on April 4 at 5:30 p.m. at King Park in Urbana and will march to Douglass Park in Champaign — where an exhibit and community speakers will honor Martin Luther King Jr.

A&R Services will close one westbound lane of Kirby Avenue (between Oak Street and Neil Street) to repair a storm sewer and patch pavement from Tuesday, Mar.

31 until Monday, Apr. 6. Traffic will be reduced to one lane during the closure, weather permitting.

Champaign officials issued an emergency order stopping retail liquor sales from 6 p.m. today until 2:30 a.m. Sunday after the Illini advanced to the Elite Eight — the order limits in-store sales and deliveries while allowing bars to serve drinks in approved containers.

Comedy Open Mic Night with Kristen Unakis

8-10 p.m. — The Space — Menu prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with local comedians and delicious food in downtown Champaign.

Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt

10 AM – 12 PM — West Side Park — Free entry — Hop on down for one of the largest egg hunts in C-U and bring your basket!

KPOP Universe Tribute Show

6:30-8 p.m. — I Hotel & Illinois Conference Center — Check event for pricing — Experience a dynamic live K-POP tribute show featuring professional dancers and authentic performances.

Rug Event in Champaign, IL

April 9-12 — Ten Thousand Villages — Free entry — Discover exquisite hand-knotted rugs crafted under fair trade standards featuring styles from Tribal to Persian.

Dueling Pianos Event

7-10 p.m. — Yellow & Co. Events — Full bar available — Experience an interactive night of music with Twilight Tunes as two pianists battle it out with your favorite songs.

Beatles Night 2026

3-7 p.m. — The City Center — Free entry — Experience an afternoon of classic Beatles tunes while supporting a great cause for kids.

Comedy Open Mic Night

8-10 p.m. — The Space — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter led by local comedic talent Kristen Unakis.

Spring Explosion 2026

10 AM – 12 PM — Champaign County Fair Association — Admission details not specified — Enjoy the thrilling demolition derby action brought back by Derby Icons.

The Table of Showbread Bible Study

6:30 AM – 9:00 PM — Come & See Event Center — Free registration — Delve into the significance of the Table of Showbread and its representation of God's provision.

Lindy Hoppers Swing Dance

7-9 p.m. — Hamilton Walker's — Free entry — Enjoy a lively swing dance evening with music and no partner required.