Good Day
Champaign
Monday, October 20th, 2025
Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of October.
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local businesses in Champaign-Urbana are accepting pre-orders for Thanksgiving turkeys — Common Ground Food Co-op, Cheese & Crackers, Hickory River Smokehouse, Triple S Farms, and Market Wagon all offer options with special deals and limited supplies. Customers should act fast to secure a turkey for their holiday table. ChambanaMoms
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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.
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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.
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Wood Chips Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — The Canopy Club — Tickets required — Experience captivating pop melodies and lyrical artistry from Wood Chips live.
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Flannel Fest
11 AM – 6 PM — West Side Park — Free entry — Rock your flannel and enjoy lumberjack shows, contests, and nonstop entertainment.
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Open Playtest Focused on Marketability
6:30-9 p.m. — Hyatt Place Champaign/Urbana — Free entry — Playtest your game and participate in discussions focused on enhancing marketability and feedback.
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Public Lecture on Boredom: Insights from Blaise Pascal
7-8:30 p.m. — Champaign Public Library — Free entry — Explore thoughts on boredom inspired by Blaise Pascal in an engaging lecture with a Q&A session.
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National Cat Day Fundraiser Raffle
9:30-10 p.m. — The Scratching Post CU — $5 each or 5 for $20 — Win over $160 worth of cat goodies while supporting local rescues.
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Comedy Open Mic Night
8-10 p.m. — The Space — Free entry — Unleash your inner comedian at a lively open mic night every Thursday.
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Fighting Illini Hockey Showdown
7-11 p.m. — UI Ice Arena — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate Halloween while cheering for the Fighting Illini in a thrilling hockey match against Rutgers.
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COCO Screening
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Virginia Theatre — Rated PG — Experience the heartwarming story of Miguel and his passion for music despite family traditions.
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