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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A charity bike ride organized by Concerns of Police Survivors will begin in Champaign tomorrow morning—supporting families and colleagues of officers killed in the line of duty. The four-day ride will finish at Chicago Police Headquarters on Sunday afternoon. WICS
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire outside a single-story home in the 600 Block N James St. on July 7 at 4:25 p.m.—firefighters quickly controlled the flames with one hose line and no one was injured as investigators review the cause. City of Champaign
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 65-year-old Urbana man, identified as James White, fired a gun during a road rage incident near the intersection of Bloomington Road and N Prospect Avenue just before 3 p.m on Tuesday—he fled police, crashed his car at 3:07 p.m, and was arrested after both he and another person were taken to the hospital. WCIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Air King, Inc. will close Healey Street between Third Street and Fourth Street on Friday, July 11, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to complete a crane lift at 512 S. Third Street—local properties will remain accessible via Fourth Street. City of Champaign
- ➤ The Champaign County Board Labor Committee and AFSCME Local 900 reached a tentative contract deal late Tuesday that averted a threatened strike and offers 3% raises retroactive to Jan 1, a $3,000 bonus, reduced health and dependent premiums, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and an extra floating holiday—although the proposal still needs union and county board approval for roughly 250 employees who have worked without a contract since Dec 31. The Daily Illini
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Researchers at the University of Illinois are using a new MRI method—magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging—to measure brain metabolism and neurotransmitter levels in a noninvasive way that may allow early detection of brain diseases. The study, led by professor Zhi-Pei Liang and testing various groups, was published on June 20 in Nature Biomedical Engineering and could help doctors tailor treatments based on individual metabolic changes. WCIA
- ➤ OSF plans to close two urgent care centers in Champaign, its cardiovascular unit in Urbana, and its Champaign medical group office, with over 120 workers set to be laid off starting Aug. 8. If approved by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board, the restructuring will begin Jan. 1, 2026 — OSF also plans to expand behavioral health services amid $361 million in losses since 2017. WAND
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Free Pool Party at Crystal Lake Park
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled evening at a community pool party with activities for swimmers and non-swimmers alike.
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Summer Splash
Join us for an exciting and family-friendly event at Lake of the Woods, brought to you by the Forest Preserves in partnership with the Upper Sangamon River Conservancy. Summer Splash features a variety of activities including fishing, canoeing, kayaking, pedal boats, educational exhibits, live fish with Illinois Department of Natural Resources, live music, and more!
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Beautiful - The Carole King Musical
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Virginia Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the life and music of Carole King in a vibrant musical celebration.
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Flower Arranging Workshop
6:30-9 p.m. — Graceful Acres Flower Farm — Cost information not provided — Create stunning floral displays while connecting with other women in the community.
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