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Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Thirty-year-old Trevor Johnson of Amboy faced charges for reckless homicide after he drove the wrong way on I-57 in Champaign County on March 30 at 1:37 p.m. in bad weather—he collided with a 53-year-old driver from Belleville who died on April 15. WCIA
- ➤ Champaign police arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a July 15 shooting that injured a 14-year-old boy (the boy suffered serious gunshot wounds and was treated before being released) with two other teens already taken into custody (their names are withheld due to age) as the investigation continues. WICS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On June 25, Champaign’s sewer crew identified a severe pipe separation near the intersection of Neil+Clark Streets during routine televising of 1.3 million feet of sanitary sewer lines. A contractor was brought in to repair the pipe and remove backfill while temporarily removing a traffic signal pole+mast arm to prevent a potential sinkhole, and reviews of recorded footage continue to guide maintenance efforts. City of Champaign
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Los Patrones Mexican Bar and Grill in Rantoul was given a yellow placard after a July 28 health inspection found 11 risk factor violations and 2 repeat violations—issues including pest problems and improper food storage—and must complete the required corrections, such as fixing a mop sink faucet and providing pest control reports, by Aug. 11. WCIA
- ➤ Today, CUPHD begins its fourth annual Breastfeeding Supplies Drive during National Breastfeeding Month to collect new, sealed supplies for WIC families, with in-person donations accepted at local WIC offices and the Urbana Farmers Market. The event also launches Milk Moments — a monthly lactation support group that meets at the Champaign Public Library on the second Monday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., with the October meeting set for October 6. WCIA
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Champaign-Urbana families can plan a trip to the Illinois State Fair in Springfield from Aug. 7th to Aug. 17th where kids will enjoy carnival rides, farm animal exhibits and fair food. The fair will charge $10 for adults on Fridays and Saturdays and $5 on other days with free entry for children 12 and under—parking will cost $5 and visitors should check the schedule to plan their visit. ChambanaMoms
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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2025 Half Century of Progress Show
7 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Rantoul Half Century of Progress Farm Show — Adults $20 per day, $40 for a 4-day Pass — Experience working vintage farm demonstrations and local agricultural history at this premier event.
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Full Band Performance at Pour Bros Taproom
9 PM — Pour Bros. Craft Taproom — Enjoy drinks while rocking out to live music performances in a vibrant atmosphere.
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An Evening with Andrew Duncanson and Friends
8-10 p.m. — Fire Doll Studio — Cost not specified — Experience an intimate night of music with Andrew Duncanson and a talented lineup of friends in a cozy setting.
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Teen Summer Program Concert
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Orpheum Champaign — Free entry — Experience the creative talents of local teens at this exciting showcase of music, dance, and arts.
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