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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Champaign-Urbana hosts over 35 food trucks that offer diverse options from tacos to burgers & desserts at local farmers markets and campus hotspots. Operators range from mobile vendors to trucks with fixed stops in nearby towns, continuously serving the community. ChambanaMoms
- ➤ Herff Jones announced it will close its Champaign facility after 45 years to expand operations in Arcola, with the facility scheduled to close in March. The company offers relocation opportunities to its 170 employees — including potential moves to Arcola or Indianapolis — while shifting distribution to its Indianapolis headquarters. WAND
- ➤ Herff Jones is closing its long-time Champaign plant and will move operations to Arcola and Indianapolis, affecting about 90 jobs in supervisor+distribution roles. The company will complete the phase-out over the next few months with the plant set to close next March. WCIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Champaign Fire and Police urge residents to let trained professionals handle fireworks as July 4th celebrations approach—more than 31,000 fires start each year and nearly 28% of injuries involve children under 15. The city advises using only legal fireworks outdoors with supervision, water and a fire extinguisher on hand to help prevent injuries and property damage. City of Champaign
- ➤ Champaign city officials condemned Champaign Park Apartments on Springfield Avenue after 29 buildings with 504 units were declared unfit for living due to lack of water, heat, and other code violations. They are working with landlords to rehouse over a dozen residents and clear the property — a process that will take time to resolve safety issues and address the affordable housing shortage. WCIA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pets often get wounds and cuts from play, fights or sharp objects and need quick care. The University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital advises owners to clean minor wounds with saline and seek care for deeper injuries — watch for swelling, bleeding or signs of pain. ChambanaMoms
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Ag Tech Innovation Showcase 2025
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Research Park at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Free entry — Connect with farmers and innovators at this exciting showcase of ag tech solutions.
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