Good Day
Champaign
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A guide lists Champaign-Urbana stores offering children’s toys, games, and crafts for every budget. The list names All Things Kids, Art Coop, Art Mart, Curtis Orchard, and The Treehouse — key local spots for shoppers — to support small businesses. ChambanaMoms
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A group of University of Illinois alumni started a petition to restore Memorial Stadium’s original name because they believe renaming it after a donor does not honor students who died in World War I (the change came after a $100 million gift from alumnus Larry Gies). Army veteran Jim French said many feel hurt by the decision and want the stadium to reflect its true meaning. WAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Feutz Contractors is patching pavement on Fox Drive between Devonshire Drive and State Street for an emergency repair project — the road closure that began October 20 has been extended until 8 a.m. today — while local traffic continues to access nearby properties from the north or south. City of Champaign
- ➤ This afternoon the City of Champaign responded to an agricultural lime spill on southbound Mattis Ave between Hedge Rd and Kirby Ave — the lime from a private truck at the Illinois American Water Plant led Public Works to contact the trucking company, dispatch a flusher truck, temporarily restrict traffic at the Kirby Ave intersection, and advise motorists to rinse off any residue from their vehicles. City of Champaign
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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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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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CUDO Plays Game Night
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Hyatt Place Champaign/Urbana — Free entry — Engage with fellow gamers and explore games with compelling themes.
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