Good Day
Champaign
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local blog has published a guide that lists 14 safe places for babies, toddlers and preschoolers to play in Champaign-Urbana, including local libraries, indoor playgrounds at Copper Creek Church and parks like Colbert Park. The guide also details free developmental screenings offered by United Way, Birth-5 Illinois and local partners—helping families track early childhood milestones. ChambanaMoms
- ➤ Champaign Salvation Army is holding its first hygiene drive for high school students to collect items—lotion, disposable razors, feminine hygiene products, and hand sanitizers—for 250 boys and 250 girls before the next school year begins. WAND
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A semi-truck crossed the median—and struck a passenger vehicle head-on on I-74 westbound at milepost 167 around 11:53 p.m. Monday night in Piatt County—killing one person and prompting state police to divert traffic onto Illinois Route 47 at exit 172 and U.S. Route 150. WCIA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On March 13, as Evelyn Huang and her three daughters were coming home from dance class in Urbana, their car was hit at the intersection of Philo Road and Colorado Avenue, badly injuring them and killing 2-month-old Cece, and 40-year-old Kartila Brooks (whose blood test showed high THC) was arrested on four felony charges for driving under the influence, facing up to 50 years in prison if convicted. WCIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Champaign is selling a 2008 Chevrolet Impala through an online auction—bids will be accepted via GovDeals until Tuesday, April 22nd at 10:15 a.m. CDT. City of Champaign
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Two Tournament Tuesday – Galaga & Darts
7-11 p.m. — Pour Bros. Craft Taproom — Register for tournament play and enjoy drink specials while competing in Galaga and Darts.
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2025 Roger Ebert’s Film Festival
6 PM – 11 PM — Virginia Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the legacy of Roger Ebert with films and discussions at this historic venue.
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SAFe® 5.1 POPM Certification Training
9 AM - 1 AM — City of Champaign — Early Bird: $1199 | Regular: $1899 — Gain your SAFe® PO/PM certification through interactive sessions and real-world applications.
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Project Management Techniques Certification
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — HQ — Course completion certificate — Gain essential project management skills through an interactive workshop led by experienced trainers.
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Hatsuyuki Hamada Seminar
9 a.m. to 11 p.m. — Kokushi Midwest Judo — Registration required — Renowned sensei Hatsuyuki Hamada shares his expertise in a two-day judo seminar.
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~ Thomas Jefferson
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