Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
Good morning, Champaign.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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