Good Day
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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ GasBuddy's survey of 4,378 stations shows that Illinois gasoline prices dropped 6.2 cents to $3.33 per gallon this week—this marks a 6.8-cent decline from last month and a 57.1-cent drop since last year. Fuel prices ranged from $2.83 to $4.49 per gallon as part of a national trend in falling costs. WICS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Village of Mahomet issued a boil order on Monday for residents on all of Ridgewood Road — and part of Turkey Farm Road, and officials placed notices on affected doors — promising to contact residents once the order is lifted. WCIA
- ➤ The city will launch a mental health response team by September using a co-responder model to handle calls involving mental or behavioral health issues. Champaign will spend $915k the first year & $617k each year afterward to cover staffing and logistics. WICS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is urging residents to watch for tularemia signs after a squirrel tested positive in Urbana. Health officials advise pet owners to keep pets away from wildlife and use tick prevention—consulting a doctor if symptoms like fever, swollen glands, or muscle aches appear. WICS
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Candlelight Yoga
6-7 p.m. — Fire Doll Studio — Suggested donation $11-$33 — Unwind and rejuvenate with a soothing yoga class for all levels in a tranquil setting.
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Infection Prevention 3-Day Training
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Wyndham Garden Urbana Champaign — Costs vary — Enhance your skills in long-term care infection prevention with expert-led sessions.
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Cinderella Concert
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Virginia Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Rock out to the iconic sounds of hard rock band Cinderella, known for their hits from the '80s.
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Champaign Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl
4-11 p.m. — City of Champaign — Tickets available — Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with exclusive access to top bars and festive vibes.
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Star Wars Trivia at Pour Bros
2-4 p.m. — Pour Bros. Craft Taproom — Free to play — Test your knowledge of the galaxy far, far away with exciting trivia and great prizes.
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Cinco De Mayo Celebration
11 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. — Esquire Lounge — Order a Modelo pint and keep the souvenir glass while enjoying food and drink specials.
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~ Abraham Lincoln
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