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Friday, June 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Champaign County Master Gardeners will host their annual Garden Walk on June 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. across six private and two public gardens where visitors can tour creative outdoor spaces, record pollinators for a local science project, and support education as ticket sales fund outreach — tickets cost $10 with free admission for children ten and under. WICS
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire at a West Champaign townhome on Boulder Ridge Drive near Stonebluff Court around 10:45 a.m. on Thursday morning—residents evacuated safely when their smoke alarms went off and firefighters worked to extinguish heavy flames from the back that reached into the attic. WCIA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Champaign man Zaire Herman, 22, was convicted on Wednesday on four counts of murder and one count of being a felon in possession of a gun after he fatally shot Anthony Miller on March 17 at Third Street and Burr Oak Court while Miller’s three young children were in the car—he had been acquitted for a similar murder less than a year ago. WCIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Champaign County workers represented by AFSCME Local 900 voted on May 29 to authorize a strike if needed after 150 days of stalled negotiations following their contract's expiration at the end of 2024—union members showed 90% turnout with 96% in favor as they push for fair wages and affordable health care. The Daily Illini
- ➤ County Asphalt will close one eastbound lane of University Avenue between Walnut Street and Market Street from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting Monday, June 16 and ending Wednesday, June 18—work is being done to remove and replace the sidewalk at 17 E. University Avenue; all lanes will reopen at the end of each workday. City of Champaign
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ OSF announced that Urbana’s Heart of Mary and Danville’s Sacred Heart will merge into one hospital with two campuses starting January 1—with Urbana focusing on behavioral health and Danville emphasizing general care. OSF also said the Champaign on-call urgent care clinics on Neil Street and Prospect Avenue will close at a later date pending further planning. WCIA
TRAVEL NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Awakening Events - Christian Music Concert
6-9 p.m. — Virginia Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience an uplifting evening of Christian music with various artists.
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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.
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Lindy Hoppers at Hamilton Walkers - July Edition
7-9 p.m. — Hamilton Walker's — Free entry — Dance the night away with swing music at this community-focused event.
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