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Saturday, June 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On June 17, 2025, Ashland Park HOA held a neighborhood cleanup near the ponds on North Prospect Avenue where nine volunteers collected 12 bags of trash with supplies from Neighborhood Services and saved about $1700. The group will hold another cleanup today at the commons area on Sharp Drive and Luria Lane. City of Champaign
- ➤ On June 18, staff from the Neighborhood Services Department volunteered at a Habitat for Humanity homebuild on Cypress Drive (helping install siding) as part of a series of projects to provide safe, affordable housing. The City of Champaign supports these efforts (through land donations, site preparation, and material funding) to increase local housing access. City of Champaign
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On June 17th, the city's Planning and Development Department held a Developer’s Forum at Papa Del’s Pizza Factory with 57 people attending. Senior Planner Eric Van Buskirk explained the Downtown Plan update and market analysis—Fire Chief Andy Quarnstrom and Planning Manager T.J. Blakeman discussed new emergency vehicle access and Capital Improvement Plan projects. City of Champaign
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Aetna Better Health of Illinois hosted a pop-up farmer’s market in Decatur on Friday to give free produce and health screening services through a local partnership. The group will bring its next market to Champaign on July 19 to offer fresh fruits and Medicaid sign-up help—expanding its community health efforts. WCIA
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Since January, the City has issued 13 permits for new single-family homes — built on empty lots in subdivisions like Boulder Ridge, Legends of Champaign, and Jacobs Landing — and 299 permits for multi-family units near Campustown, Downtown, and the In-Town Districts. These totals are slightly ahead of pace compared to 2024. City of Champaign
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Bollywood Party - Bonalu Celebration
9 PM-2 AM — The Axe Bar — $20 cover at the door — Dance and celebrate the vibrant Bonalu festival with the biggest Bollywood party in Central IL.
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CUDO Plays Game Night
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Hyatt Place Champaign/Urbana — Free entry — Unwind with fellow gamers and enjoy a night of friendly competition and socializing.
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