Good Day
Champaign
Monday, June 1st, 2026
Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of June.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Multiple community events celebrate Fourth of July with parades, fireworks and family activities across the area — Tolono hosts art and fun days on June 26—27, while Arthur, Villa Grove and nearby towns offer fireworks later; attendees are advised to check schedules and weather updates. ChambanaMoms
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Senate passed a bipartisan school cell phone ban plan Sunday that limits class phone use yet allows exceptions for emergencies and translation— the bill now heads to Gov. Pritzker for his signature. WAND
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Ashland Park Community-Wide Garage Sale
1-1 p.m. — Robeson Meadows West Park — Free entry — Discover hidden treasures at the neighborhood's community-wide garage sale.
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Karaoke Night at The Axe Bar
9 p.m. — The Axe Bar — Free entry — Sing your heart out with friends at this lively karaoke night.
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Music Bingo Night
7-9 p.m. — Pour Bros. Craft Taproom — Free entry — Enjoy a fun twist on traditional bingo with music at Pour Bros.
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Art In Motion Dance Studio Recital
6-10 p.m. — Virginia Theatre — Tickets start at $87 — Experience the energy and artistry of local dance talent in a showcase performance.
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Art In Motion Dance Studio Recital Showcase
6-10 p.m. — Virginia Theatre — Tickets start at $90 — Experience captivating performances from local dance talents in a vibrant setting.
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Sweets & Treats Sampling Event
10 AM - 12 PM — Martinelli's Market - Bakery & Deli — Free sampling — Taste delicious Bindi cakes and more at this delightful pastry event.
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Art in the Parks: Nature Journaling
5:00 – 6:30 PM — Dodds Park — Free entry — Capture the beauty of changing seasons through art with guidance from a local illustrator.
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Music Bingo Night
7-9 p.m. — Pour Bros. Craft Taproom — Free entry — Enjoy a fun twist on traditional bingo with music-themed excitement.
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Matt Maeson - Watch My Step Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — Virginia Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating night of alternative music with Matt Maeson.
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Karaoke Night at The Axe Bar
9 p.m. — The Axe Bar — No cover charge — Sing your heart out at a lively karaoke event with friends.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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