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Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Illini Central community is rallying around eighth-grade student Parker Swaar who suffered a skull fracture after being hit by a shot put at a track meet and is receiving hospital care while school officials review safety protocols to support his recovery. WICS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On the evening of May 4, Champaign County Sheriff's deputies responded to a reported stabbing on Gurth Drive during a domestic dispute where a 54-year-old woman was injured and taken to Carle Foundation Hospital in stable condition—her husband Rafael Magdaleno-Mendoza was arrested at 8:01 p.m.—he now faces charges of attempted murder, aggravated battery and aggravated domestic battery. WICS
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Governor Pritzker and Rivian announced a new 1.2 million-square-foot supplier park under construction in Normal that will create nearly 100 direct jobs. Rivian will invest almost $120 million and the project is expected to finish in 2026—boosting clean energy manufacturing in the region. WAND
- ➤ Gasoline prices in Illinois dropped by 5.3 cents per gallon over the past week to $3.34, a decline of 15.0 cents from last month and 53.4 cents from last year—GasBuddy surveyed 4,378 stations. WICS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On May 3, the City of Champaign ordered The Park Bar and Grill to close immediately for public safety reasons after videos showing fights surfaced online — officials said the bar must remain closed until they meet with the owner or until May 10. WICS
- ➤ Illinois lawmakers passed a 2023 law that lets small nuclear reactors be built next year — several senators now want to lift the 1987 ban on large reactors to help meet future energy needs. Senate Bill 1527, with 27 co-sponsors as of May 5, will be reviewed by the committee before the upcoming third reading deadline. WAND
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a recall of vine ripe tomatoes sold in 11 states including Illinois because they may be contaminated with salmonella. Customers who purchased the 4-count product packaged by Ray and Mascari Inc. should discard it and follow the recall instructions. WAND
TRAVEL NEWS
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Touch-A-Truck Day
9 AM – 1 PM — Centennial Park — Free entry — Experience the thrill of climbing and honking real trucks and vehicles.
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2025 Springtime Showdown #2
5 PM - 5 PM — Rantoul Family Sports Complex — $30 Adult Weekend Pass — Compete for a chance to enter the USSSA Great Lakes National Championships with exciting fastpitch action.
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Illinois PTA SPOTLIGHT 2025
11 AM – 5 PM — Centennial High School — Registration required — Celebrate young artists' achievements with engaging workshops and an inspiring showcase of creativity.
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The Space CU x Morning Jay’s Brunch Pop Up
10 AM – 3 PM — The Space — RSVP required — Experience a creatively delicious scratch-made brunch during UIUC Graduation weekend.
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May Game Night: Theme TBA — CUDO Plays
6:30-9 p.m. — Hyatt Place Champaign/Urbana — Free entry — Connect with fellow game lovers and enjoy an evening of fun games and camaraderie.
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Wiz Khalifa Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Canopy Club — $85/ealistmap — Get ready for a night of live music with Wiz Khalifa at the Canopy Club in Urbana.
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May Social at Research Park
5:00 – 6:30 p.m. — Research Park at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Free entry — Network over drinks and snacks with local professionals in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Beetlejuice Jr Musical
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Virginia Theatre — Cost TBA — Experience the whimsical chaos of Beetlejuice in this youth theatre production.
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Bentley's Trivia Night
6-8 p.m. — Bentley's Pub — Drink purchase required — Test your knowledge with trivia in the beer garden and compete for prizes!
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Hamilton Walker's Wine Dinner
May 28-29 — Hamilton Walker's — Special ticket pricing — Enjoy a curated 5-course meal with wines from Francis Ford Coppola Winery.
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