Good Day
Champaign
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Good Day Champaign.
Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Japan House at the University of Illinois said Tuesday that its founder, Shozo Sato, passed away at 91. He started Japan House in 1975 and taught Japanese arts and culture for decades — his work lasting in the memories of many. WCIA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students, parents, and teachers are encouraged to ride bikes or walk to school today in Champaign and Urbana—local agencies, including the C‑U Safe Routes to School Project and Mass Transit District, support safer routes and active lifestyles as National Bike Month begins. WCIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Champaign County AFSCME members rallied outside the county courthouse at noon Tuesday after more than 120 days without a contract and called for fair wage increases and affordable health insurance. They represented workers from multiple county departments and said contract talks resumed that afternoon. WAND
- ➤ The Champaign Police Department will host events during National Police Week from May 12–18 that honor fallen officers and celebrate employee achievements. It will hold a memorial ceremony on May 13 at West Side Park, an employee awards ceremony on May 14 at the department, and an Open House on May 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. that features tours, demos, and exhibits. City of Champaign
- ➤ On May 7, members of the Champaign-Urbana Muslim Action Committee protested outside the City Council building to mark one year of urging the council to end funds linked to genocide. Their petition gathered over 1,700 signatures and support from 47 local organizations, and the group spoke directly to council members during the meeting. WICS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Susan Hagel, a University of Illinois alum who earned six Paralympic medals over 20 years, will be inducted into the U.S. Olympic – Paralympic Hall of Fame on July 12 in Colorado Springs. She joins a group of 12 individuals and two teams honored this year for their achievements and dedication to adaptive sports. WCIA
TRAVEL NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Compression packing cubes are a travel game-changer — fit twice as much, stay organized, and avoid suitcase chaos. Perfect for any trip, they keep clothes tidy, save space, and make packing and unpacking a breeze. The Buy
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Good Day Champaign.
-
Touch-A-Truck Day
9 AM – 1 PM — Centennial Park — Free entry — Experience the thrill of climbing and honking real trucks and vehicles.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Beetlejuice Jr Musical
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Virginia Theatre — Cost TBA — Experience the whimsical chaos of Beetlejuice in this youth theatre production.
-
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!
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Maximize Space and Stay Organized with Compression Packing Cubes
Don’t overlook compression packing cubes for your next trip — they’re a simple but transformative travel essential. Designed to compress clothing and maximize space, these cubes help you fit twice as much into your suitcase without the bulk.
Beyond just saving space, compression packing cubes keep your luggage neat and organized. Group your outfits by day or category, separate clean and dirty clothes, or designate cubes for different family members when traveling together. No more rummaging through your suitcase — everything stays in its place, easily accessible when you need it.
Lightweight and durable, these cubes are ideal for carry-ons and checked bags alike. They also help prevent overpacking by limiting how much you can fit in each cube. Once you try them, you’ll wonder how you ever traveled without them.
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Good Day Champaign.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Champaign
Welcome to the Good Day Champaign, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Champaign, Illinois community. If you like the Good Day Champaign, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Champaign.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Champaign and across Illinois. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Champaign
A free Champaign community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaychampaign.com/sitemap