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Thursday, October 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.

EDUCATION NEWS

  • ➤ My Morning Out, a decades-old half-day child care program in Champaign, is in danger of closing due to a drop in enrollment and financial hardship. The program is seeking $30,000 in donations to stay open through December—director Maggie Keeley said building restrictions prevent extending care hours.  ChambanaMoms

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • ➤ Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close Vine Street between Prospect Avenue and New Street from Monday, October 13 to Friday, October 17 for pavement patching—northbound traffic on Prospect Avenue between Columbia Avenue and Vine Street will be limited to one lane until Wednesday, October 15.  City of Champaign

HEALTH NEWS

  • ➤ A recent study shows Illinois teens in Champaign are drinking nearly twice the national average, with some getting alcohol via delivery apps — experts warn this early use can lead to addiction and serious health problems.  WAND
  • ➤ The Sangamon Valley Public Water District issued a boil order last Wednesday for residents in Mahomet who must boil their water for at least 5 minutes before using it for cooking, drinking, or cleaning—this order covers areas along South Lake of the Woods Road including Sportsman's Club Campground, Karadan Drive, Ranch Lane, Sugar Lane and Summit Ridge Road. The district said it will lift the order once the water quality meets safety standards.  WAND

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

  • 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.

    Sat, 10/11/25

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  • 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.

    Sun, 10/12/25

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  • Halloween Fun Fest

    5-7 p.m. — Market Place Shopping Center — Free entry — Enjoy a spooky evening with family-friendly activities and trick-or-treating.

    Wed, 10/15/25

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  • The Golden Girls Live

    7-8:30 p.m. — Virginia Theatre — Tickets required — Laugh along as the Golden Girls return with an all-new show featuring Sophia's wild adventures.

    Thu, 10/16/25

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  • Friday Night Music Sessions

    8-11 p.m. — Pour Bros. Craft Taproom — Free entry — Enjoy live music from SASS while sipping craft beer in a lively atmosphere.

    Fri, 10/17/25

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  • MANIA: The ABBA Tribute

    7:30-9 p.m. — Virginia Theatre — Tickets available — Celebrate the iconic music of ABBA in this lively tribute concert.

    Sat, 10/18/25

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  • Rainy Day Miracle Book Signing

    3-5 p.m. — Champaign Public Library — Free entry — Meet authors Matt and Jill Cheatham and hear their inspiring story of healing and faith.

    Sun, 10/19/25

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  • October Game Night: Marketability — CUDO Plays

    6:30-9 p.m. — Hyatt Place Champaign/Urbana — Free entry — Connect with fellow gamers and explore the marketability of your favorite games.

    Mon, 10/20/25

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  • Richard Thomas - Champaign

    7:30-9 p.m. — Virginia Theatre — Check venue for pricing — Emmy-winning actor Richard Thomas brings Mark Twain to life in this celebrated performance.

    Tue, 10/21/25

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  • Comedy Open Mic Night

    8-10 p.m. — The Space — Free entry — Try your hand at comedy or enjoy local talent every Thursday night.

    Thu, 10/23/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.

~ Les Brown

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