Good morning, Champaign.

A car crashed into the Social Security office in Champaign Tuesday morning—injuring one person inside the vehicle—when it struck a brick support pillar at 101 South Country Fair Drive and the injured person was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.

The Main Scoop Ice Cream opened its Urbana location at The Yard on Broadway Tuesday at 4 p.m.—and it will open its sixth spot in Paxton inside the State Street Mall on Sunday, June 15 at noon.

Two shootings in Champaign injured three youths this weekend—a 13-year-old critically injured and a 15-year-old shot in the hand on Sunday night, with a 21-year-old struck in the arm and torso from gunfire the night before—as police continue their investigations with no arrests made.

Families in Champaign-Urbana will celebrate Juneteenth with a Heritage Trail Bus Tour on Friday, June 13 at Douglass Park, an Emancipation Day event on Saturday, June 14 at Douglass Park, and a pool celebration on Thursday, June 19 at Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center — each event will feature music, crafts, food, and contests to honor the end of slavery.

Public school start dates for the 2025-26 year have been released for Champaign County districts.

Champaign Unit 4 begins on Aug. 12th for grades K-6 and on Aug. 13th for grades 7, 8 and high school, while Urbana School District 116 starts on Aug. 18th for some students and Aug. 19th for others; other districts like Mahomet-Seymour and Monticello start between Aug. 13th and Aug. 15th, with some not listing dates (Fisher CUSD 1, Gifford Grade School 188, University Laboratory High School).

The Champaign County Clerk and Recorder’s Office will move to the Bennett Administrative Center later this summer at 102 E.

Main St., and the office will be closed from July 7 to July 18 before reopening on July 21 — some online services will still be available with slower processing.

Live Karaoke Band Experience

8-11 p.m. — Cowboy Monkey — No cover — Enjoy singing your favorite songs with a live band for a unique karaoke experience.

June Game Night: Theme TBA — CUDO Plays

6:30-9 p.m. — Hyatt Place Champaign/Urbana — Free entry — Connect with fellow game enthusiasts for a fun-filled evening of games and socializing.

IAFPD 80th Annual Conference

June 19-21 — I Hotel & Illinois Conference Center — Registration required — Engage with topics affecting fire protection districts and network with peers.

Abby Posner with Holly Monet Live Performance

6-10 p.m. — The Upper Bout — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of beautiful harmonies and witty storytelling from talented musicians in a beloved local venue.

Candlelight Tribute to Queen

6:30-7:45 p.m. — Orpheum Champaign — Get your tickets now — Experience the timeless music of Queen performed by Listeso String Quartet under candlelight.

PMP Certification Training Workshop

9 AM – 5 PM — HQ — Check with organizers for fees — Engage in interactive classroom training designed to enhance your project management skills.

Listening Room Show with Gloria Roubal

12-2 a.m. — 1830 Patton Dr, Mahomet, IL — Cost info not provided — Experience an intimate listening room performance by Gloria Roubal.

Candlelight Yoga

6-7 p.m. — 29 E Main St, Champaign, IL — Suggested donation $11-$33 — Unwind and find your inner peace with a soothing yoga session in candlelight.

Awakening Events - Christian Music Concert

6-9 p.m. — Virginia Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience an uplifting evening of Christian music with various artists.

Moo-vie Nights at Prairie Farm

8-11 p.m. — Prairie Farm — Family-friendly event — Experience fun movies featuring adorable farm animals in a summer setting.