Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.
Good morning, Champaign.
🎭 Culture
Champaign-Urbana will celebrate Día de los Muertos on November 1 at the Martens Center from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, where families will gather around a community altar to remember loved ones.
The event will feature live music, cultural and wellness activities provided by Carle Illinois College students + a film screening at the Virginia Theatre from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
A traveling exhibit called The Courage to Remember opened Monday at Marketplace Shopping Center in Champaign—its 40 panels show rare photos and personal stories about the Holocaust and the dangers of hate.
It will stay open until Nov. 1.
📰 Economy
According to GasBuddy's survey of 4,378 stations, gasoline prices in Illinois dropped 12.4 cents per gallon to $3.06 over the past week.
The drop marks prices that are 31.2 cents lower than last month and 30.8 cents lower than at the same time last year—stations charged between $2.49 and $4.59 per gallon.
🏛️ Government
The City of Champaign is asking residents to complete a Housing Needs Survey as part of its first comprehensive housing study in more than fifteen years.
The survey will collect input on challenges such as rising rents and home prices (a separate survey is available for landlords).
🏥 Health
The Illinois Department of Public Health is observing Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (Oct.
19 to 25) to remind parents and caregivers of the dangers of lead exposure from pipes and imported toys. The department said that high-level lead tests for children increased nearly 60 percent from January to August and it is strengthening safety measures.
🎉 Champaign Events
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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.
Wood Chips Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — The Canopy Club — Tickets required — Experience captivating pop melodies and lyrical artistry from Wood Chips live.
Flannel Fest
11 AM – 6 PM — West Side Park — Free entry — Rock your flannel and enjoy lumberjack shows, contests, and nonstop entertainment.
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.
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.
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.
Comedy Open Mic Night
8-10 p.m. — The Space — Free entry — Unleash your inner comedian at a lively open mic night every Thursday.
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.
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.
27th Annual Rattlesnake Master Run for the Prairie
9:00 – 11:30 AM — Meadowbrook Park — Registration fees apply — Run or walk to support conservation efforts at Grand Prairie Friends.
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