Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of April.
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🏘️ Community
Will Bartee, a senior at the University of Illinois, helped run the bi-annual Urbana-Champaign Books to Prisoners Benefit Sale Saturday afternoon where volunteers sold donated books at $2 for hardcovers and $1 for paperbacks to raise funds for shipping books to Illinois prisons.
Organizer Rachel Rasmussen said the event received donations from schools, individuals, and retiring professors and that the next sale will be held on November 1 at the Independent Media Center in Urbana.
🎓 Education
After a busy election week, the Champaign School District will soon seat five new board members as full-term winners Christy Arnold, Tony Bruno and Grace Kang and two-year winners Fatima Ahmed + Justin Michael Hendrix received 15,000 and 10,000 votes respectively.
They promised to bring collaboration and review leadership roles, though officials have not yet set the official seating date.
🌲 Environment
Heavy rain on Friday into Saturday caused roads and bridges in Central Illinois to flood and close.
Route 45 in Tolono was under three feet of water after pumps went offline—bridges near Trowbridge and roads in Salem also flooded as crews rescued people and evacuated a trailer park.
🎉 Champaign Events
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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.
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.
Country Music Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — The Venue CU — Free entry — Test your Country Music knowledge with friends at a fun trivia competition.
Jesus in the Midst of the Golden Lampstand
11 PM – 2 AM — 1304 Anthony Dr, Champaign, IL — Free entry — Experience a dynamic exploration of Jesus in the Old Testament through engaging contemporary media.
6th Annual Easter Brunch Buffet
11 AM – 4 PM — Neil St. Blues — $40 per person — Celebrate Easter Sunday with a delicious all-you-can-eat brunch featuring Southern flavors and great vibes.
April Game Night: Theme TBA
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Hyatt Place Champaign/Urbana — Free entry — Unwind with fellow gamers while enjoying a casual game night atmosphere.
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