Good morning, Champaign.

Scouting America is asking for community volunteers to help with Challenger Baseball Night in Rantoul today, even as rain showers may dampen the weather.

Phase 2 of the downtown plaza began on Aug.

3 to stretch the gathering space with a pop-jet fountain, musical benches, and a pedestrian promenade connecting to parking along Washington Street — initial construction includes roadway and utility work plus traffic adjustments for local businesses.

Scouting America invites local Scouts to volunteer as buddies to help Challenger Athletics players with batting and base running (providing encouragement) during Challenger Baseball Night.

The event starts at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25 at the Rantoul Family Sports Complex.

LIHEAP services in Champaign County will move from the Brookens Administrative Center in Urbana to a new office on Round Barn Road starting September 1.

Appointments will be offered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and services will continue at the Community Service Center in Rantoul.

Registration is open for the 18th Christie Clinic Race Weekend in Champaign, set for April 22-24, 2027 with the theme 'Every Mile Tells a Story' — organizers will offer 1,500 poster copies at the Health and Fitness Expo on April 22-23 and prices will increase on August 31.

Emily Nenni Live

8:30-11 p.m. — Rose Bowl Tavern — $20 ADV, $25 at the door — Experience the soulful sounds of Emily Nenni as she promotes her new album, Movin Shoes!