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Saturday, June 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On June 7, 2025 the Ridgewood Neighborhood Association held its first all-call meet and greet where over 30 neighbors met with Neighborhood Services and Police Department staff including Police Chief Tyler — they discussed social activities and plans to work with other local groups in the future. City of Champaign
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A recent cyberattack on United Natural Foods disrupted deliveries to local co-op stores and left shelves empty in Westville, confusing both staff and shoppers. Local stores expect shipments to resume by early next week—while customers continue to face shortages. WCIA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Urbana native Chris Jeckel lost his sight as a child and discovered acroyoga on a California beach in 2018—mixing yoga and acrobatics. He is making a film called Touching the Sky to support Fighting Blindness and will travel to England this fall to lead acroyoga workshops—helping blind veterans and others learn new moves. WCIA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois EPA will host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in Champaign County on August 9 at the State Farm Center on 1800 South First Street with parking off Saint Mary’s Road. Residents must pre-register online beginning Monday, June 16—choosing a time slot between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to drop off their items. City of Champaign
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Champaign is urging residents and visitors to leave fireworks to trained professionals this Fourth of July—officials said that improper use causes over 31,000 fires every year and many injuries among children, and they advised using only legal fireworks with proper safety measures. WICS
- ➤ The City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the City Building, 102 N. Neil Street - the meeting is open to public participation. City of Champaign
- ➤ At the Summer ILCMA Conference on June 4, Champaign’s City Managers were honored for their professional accomplishments—City Manager Joan Walls earned the Special Service Award for her work on DEI efforts while former City Manager Dorothy Ann David was recognized with the Robert B. Morris Achievement Award for her 20 years of service in local government. City of Champaign
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The C-U Triathlon will debut in Champaign-Urbana on July 20 at 8 a.m. with a 400-yard swim, a 10-mile bike ride and a 5K run along Windsor and Curtis roads—registration is open until July 19 with a T-shirt deadline on June 20. The Daily Illini
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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