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Friday, August 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Half Century of Progress show is the largest vintage farm equipment event in the United States, drawing tens of thousands of visitors to Rantoul and featuring hundreds of antique tractors—many over 50 years old and still operating. It will run through Sunday as cooler, dry weather welcomes its guests. WAND
ACTIVE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR We found your go-to item for upping fall runs and workouts: a top-selling weighted strength training vest. Choose from six pounds up to 30 pounds and add the weighted vest to runs, classes, or gym sessions to enhance calorie burning, improve your core, and increase muscle gains. The Buy
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CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new guide in Champaign-Urbana shares the top 10 ideas for spending time with grandparents—featuring free walks at Busey Woods where a boardwalk aids ease of movement—and visits to museums, art studios, theaters and restaurants. The list offers choices that help families enjoy quality time together in every season. ChambanaMoms
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1181 into law to protect Illinois journalists under the Citizen Participation Act—this law shields the press from SLAPP lawsuits when reporting on public issues. WICS
- ➤ The Public Works Traffic & Lighting section upgraded several pedestrian signals at Campus intersections with larger side-by-side displays to offer better visibility for pedestrians and motorists. The new signals were installed at intersections including Green & First, Green & Fourth, Green & Sixth, Green & Wright, Fourth & Daniel, and Sixth & John. City of Champaign
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Officials at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana have started cutting services due to staffing issues and plan to shift some operations to Danville Sacred Heart Medical Center pending a final decision next month by the Illinois Health and Services Review Board. The proposal includes moving the operating room and intensive care unit by the end of August and, if approved, will set changes to begin January 1, 2026—while community members stress the need to keep vital hospital services available in the region. WAND
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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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PMP Certification 4-Day Classroom Training
9 AM – 5 PM — HQ — Training fee applies — Gain essential project management skills with hands-on learning and expert guidance.
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Bollywood Party - Welcome Week!
9 PM – 2 AM — The Axe Bar — $10 Pre-Sale, $15 General Admission, $20 at the door — Experience the biggest Bollywood party with nonstop hits and high-energy dancing!
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Western Illinois Leathernecks at Illinois Fighting Illini Football
6:30-8 p.m. — University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Ticket prices vary — Watch a riveting college football matchup featuring the Leathernecks and Fighting Illini.
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BEAUTI BASH 2025
7-9 p.m. — Orpheum Champaign — Food and drinks included — Celebrate glamour and beauty at this fabulous event featuring talented local stylists.
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Champaign Labor Day Parade and Celebration
11 a.m. — Downtown Champaign — Free entry — Celebrate Labor Day with a parade, picnic, food, and family-friendly activities.
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Live Music Showcase: Rory Book and the Volumes, Blossomin Bome, The Swamp Rats
8-11:59 p.m. — The Space — Tip bucket for the bands — Enjoy a vibrant night of live music right after open mic night.
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Comedy Open Mic Night at The Space
8-10 p.m. — The Space — Free entry — Enjoy a lively night of laughs as aspiring comedians take the stage during Comedy Open Mic Night.
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Daughters Arise Conference 2025
12-3 a.m. — 1304 Anthony Dr, Champaign, IL — $35+ — A two-day faith-filled gathering to empower women to rise into purpose.
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