Sunday, March 30th, 2025

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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Square Mall in Urbana is hosting its 41st Annual Train Show this weekend — the event offers free admission for all. It ran from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and continues today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. WCIA
- ➤ Jack and Jill of America hosted a film fundraiser on Saturday at 10 a.m. at AMC Champaign 13 where the movie Albany Road— a locally produced film about a New York executive who uncovered a secret— was shown; $20 tickets included popcorn and a drink with all proceeds supporting African American children and families. WCIA
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday night near Mahomet on I-74, a truck-tractor semi-trailer crashed and the driver was hospitalized while crews offloaded the trailer—traffic lanes reopened around 2:40 a.m. WCIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Champaign is accepting bids for janitorial services at the Champaign Police Department — request bid documents from the city office for details. City of Champaign
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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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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Tour and Free Day Office Experience
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. — HQ — Free entry — Explore a vibrant workspace while enjoying a complimentary day office experience with free coffee and WiFi.
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Stay Sane @ The Space
7 PM - 1 AM — The Space — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy a night of reggae vibes in Champaign.
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