Good Day
Champaign
Friday, September 26th, 2025
Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, September 23, police, Mayor Feinen, and Neighborhood Services staff met with community members at Parlor Doughnut for Coffee with a Cop. The quarterly program lets residents ask questions and share concerns and will have its final event announced soon—details will follow on CPD’s social channels. City of Champaign
- ➤ Luxury apartment buildings for students paying 1000 dollars per room have risen near the University, yet residents just a few blocks away struggle as shelters reach full capacity and local agencies deal with growing calls. A January count showed 355 people homeless and many have been forced to live in cars or tents—emergency help is in short supply. The Daily Illini
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Champaign-Urbana public libraries offer kid-friendly spaces with rotating activities, story times, and digital tools that invite children and families to explore learning and fun—visitors can use the spaces even without a library card. Multiple branches, including Champaign Public Library, Douglass Branch, Urbana Free Library, Mahomet Public Library, and Tolono Public Library District, host creative programs for all ages. ChambanaMoms
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On September 23rd, City Attorney Thomas Yu gave a talk on 'The Asian American Experience in Local Government' at the University of Illinois Asian American Cultural Center. The event was part of the Food for Thought lunch series — co-sponsored by the Student Alumni Ambassadors as the center celebrated its 20th anniversary with upcoming events. City of Champaign
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State regulators approved OSF Healthcare's plan to reduce services at its Urbana location on Thursday by a 9–0 vote—part of a merger with its Danville campus. The service cuts will begin on January 1 and will be offset by available care at Carle Foundation Hospital one mile away. WAND
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Run to Remember 5K
8 a.m. — Crystal Lake Park — Registration fee required — Honor memories and cherish today during this community-focused run.
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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.
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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.
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