Good morning, Champaign.

The Urbana Champaign Independent Media Center will mark 25 years of community media and art with a three-day celebration from October 24 to 26 at its facility on S Broadway—some activities will also be streamed online.

The event will include workshops, live music, drag performances and a panel on media—highlighting the center's long history of offering a voice to underrepresented groups.

Champaign-Urbana residents are decorating their yards with spooky displays to celebrate Halloween and visitors are snapping photos of creative designs—especially on Prospect Avenue north of Church Street.

University of Illinois alumnus Omar M.

Yaghi, a chemistry professor at the University of California Berkeley, was named one of three winners of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry today—he is honored for his work on metal-organic frameworks that store toxic gases and capture carbon dioxide.

SNC Construction will close the right two eastbound lanes on Springfield Avenue between Westlawn and Garfield Avenues to perform storm sewer repairs—traffic eastbound will merge into the center turn lane while westbound lanes stay open.

The project will start at 7 a.m. on October 13 and is set to be completed and traffic reopened by 4 p.m. on October 17, weather permitting.

The Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend will take place April 23-25 with the theme 'Leave Your Legacy' and offers races such as a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, mile, youth run and eight multi-event challenges—giving runners and volunteers a chance to shine.

Race officials said 1,500 copies of the new race poster will be available at the Health and Fitness expo on a first-come, first-served basis—so fans should hurry to get one.

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.

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.

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.

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.

MANIA: The ABBA Tribute

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

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.

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.

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.

Comedy Open Mic Night

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