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Sunday, May 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of May.

CRIME NEWS

  • Champaign police said they responded to a shooting on the 1100 block of N. Third Street on May 17 at 2:24 a.m.—an exchange of gunfire left a 22-year-old man from Urbana with a gunshot wound to his leg and he was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.  WAND

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Mon, 5/19/25

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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.

    Wed, 5/21/25

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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.

    Thu, 5/22/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/24/25

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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!

    Sun, 5/25/25

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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.

    Wed, 5/28/25

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  • Moo-vie Nights at Prairie Farm

    8-11 p.m. — Prairie Farm — Family-friendly fun — Enjoy a summer movie night featuring films centered on beloved farm animals.

    Fri, 5/30/25

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  • Dance Arts Conservatory Presents Peter Pan

    2:00 – 3:30 p.m. — Virginia Theatre — Family-friendly performance — A comedic ballet that brings the classic story of Peter Pan to life through various dance styles.

    Sat, 5/31/25

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  • Nike Golf Camp at the University of Illinois for Boys

    June 1-5, 2025 — Bromley Hall — $1,850 — Experience a week of top-notch golf instruction from PGA professionals tailored for boys aged 11-18.

    Sun, 6/1/25

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  • Father's Day Gift Ideas Workshop

    9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — George Huff Hall — Free entry — Explore thoughtful gift ideas for Father's Day to make it special for your dad.

    Mon, 6/2/25

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