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
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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