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Champaign
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Champaign-Urbana organizations including Cunningham Township and the Salvation Army have set up a one-week emergency shelter to help more than 150 people cope with a heat wave that is expected to push heat indexes to 115 degrees by tomorrow. The shelter opened yesterday at Strides — it offers 30 cots, meals, and transportation — and will run until July 26. WCIA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Urbana Tango Week began on Sunday, July 20 and offers immersive Argentine tango classes from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day along with free evening events—today featuring an Intro to Tango Dance at Urbana Dance Company—and the week will conclude with a grand finale social on July 26 at Urbana Dance Company with live music and an entrance fee of $20 if preregistered or $25 at the door. WCIA
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Farmers recently reported that a popular corn hybrid had trouble with pollination—its tight pollen did not reach the silk, and Southern Rust with Tar Spot began affecting crops, according to University of Illinois Extension plant pathologist Boris Camiletti. WCIA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ice cream bars sold in Illinois were recalled for potential listeria contamination—over 100,000 products from lot numbers 24351 to 25156 were affected following an FDA announcement on July 17. Rich’s Ice Cream Co. has not yet provided a response for customers. WAND
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. was named to the NBA 2K26 All-Summer League First Team Tuesday in Las Vegas—he averaged 22.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.7 steals in three games ahead of his second NBA season. WCIA
- ➤ Two Illini football players—quarterback Luke Altmyer and outside linebacker Gabe Jacas—were named to the Big Ten’s 2025 preseason honors list by a media panel that picked 16 players from seven schools; Altmyer threw for 2,717 yards and 22 touchdowns in 2024 while Jacas made 74 tackles, including 13 for loss and eight sacks. Illinois is one of six schools with more than one honoree on the list. WCIA
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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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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Beautiful - The Carole King Musical
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Virginia Theatre — Cost varies — Celebrate the life and music of Carole King through her unforgettable songs and inspiring story.
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Senior Luncheon and Bingo
12 – 2 PM — Douglass Community Center — Free meal — Seniors can enjoy a delicious lunch and participate in exciting rounds of BINGO with prizes.
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Lindy Hoppers Swing Dance
7-9 p.m. — Hamilton Walker's — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of lively swing dancing and great music with no experience needed.
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Mindful Expressionism Workshop
6:30-9:00 p.m. — RootDown Meditations — All materials provided — Engage in a therapeutic painting experience that promotes healing and joy through expressionism.
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Patio Paradise: Tiki Event 2025
1-6 p.m. — Pour Bros. Craft Taproom — Event-only Tiki drinks await — Celebrate summer with a tropical drinks lineup at Pour Bros.' favorite patio party.
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National Black Business Month Social
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Neil St. Blues — Wing Wednesday Specials available — Celebrate Black-Owned Businesses with community, food, and live entertainment.
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