Good morning, Champaign.

Multiple crashes closed I-57 southbound at milepost 229 and a rolled truck blocked I-74 westbound between St. Joe and Ogden in Champaign County — drivers are urged to use caution and take alternate routes.

The Urbana Police Department warned residents about a telephone scam in which a caller using a spoofed number — 217-384-2320 — falsely claimed that bank accounts were compromised and threatened arrest, and the department advised people to hang up and redial directly to verify the call.

On Saturday in Savoy, a first-of-its-kind Hide360 pre-apprenticeship program graduated five participants—each who trained 16 hours a week since January to learn metalworking skills.

Traeton Woods said he learned practical skills and looked forward to an April union interview—joining others aiming to fill a share of the 650,000 job openings in the trades.

After damaging storms swept through Central Illinois on Sunday afternoon, thousands remain without power across Champaign, Coles and Vermilion counties as over 2,400 customers in Champaign County lost service and outages in Homer, Sidney and St. Joseph persist—Ameren Illinois said the cause is under investigation.

Online registration for the Spring Electronics Recycling Event opens April 1 for Champaign County residents to reserve a 15-minute drop-off slot + cut wait times.

Eligible participants will drop off unwanted televisions, monitors and other electronics at Parkland College at 2400 W. Bradley Avenue on May 17 + the event will run rain or shine.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stay Sane @ The Space

7 PM - 1 AM — The Space — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy a night of reggae vibes in Champaign.