Good morning, Champaign.

The non-profit Sing Me a Song brought creative music to a nine-year-old girl in Mahomet with a terminal illness—giving her hope during difficult days.

Miller turned her grief into a nonprofit—A Cry For You—that supports mothers who lost children to gun violence after her son died in 2020.

The organization will hold its second-annual Sons and Daughters in Heaven Gala on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 3 p.m. in Urbana to raise funds for its mission.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Cameron Jones—a UIUC graduate from Illinois—was chosen on Monday from over 8,000 applicants to join NASA's 2025 astronaut class and train for two years at NASA's Johnson Space Center for future missions to the moon and Mars.

ACES + LAS Career Fair

9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. — Illinois Conference Center — Free entry — Explore diverse career paths and network with industry leaders at this essential career fair.

Keep With Lunar Moth Concert

7-10 p.m. — The Space — $10 cover — Experience an exciting indie music performance by Lunar Moth and guests.

TWILIGHT (2008) Movie Screening with Blood Drive

2-9:45 p.m. — Virginia Theatre — Free entry — Donate blood and enjoy a screening of the popular vampire movie 'TWILIGHT' while supporting a community cause.

Sunday Wine Down with Jadie & Doc Shredd

2-4 p.m. — Alto Vineyards Champaign — Enjoy great music while tasting fine wines — Unwind to the sounds of pop, classic rock, blues, and country hits.

Comedy Open Mic Night

8-10 p.m. — The Space — Free entry — Perfect opportunity for comedy enthusiasts to showcase their talent or enjoy a night of laughs.

Tom Grassman Band Live at Pour Bros

8-11 p.m. — Pour Bros. Craft Taproom — Free entry — Enjoy a night of live music with the Tom Grassman Band during the Friday Night Live Music series.

Run to Remember 5K

8 a.m. — Crystal Lake Park — Registration fee required — Honor memories and cherish today during this community-focused run.

Comedy Open Mic Night

8-10 p.m. — The Space — Free entry — Showcase your comedic talent or enjoy laughs at this weekly open mic night in downtown Champaign.

Chili Cook-off at Dandy Hound

6-8 p.m. — Dandy Hound — Ticket purchase required — Savor delicious chili samples while voting for your favorite recipe at this community cook-off.

MasterChef All Stars Live

7-8:30 p.m. — Virginia Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience culinary magic with your favorite MasterChef stars and thrilling live competitions.