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Champaign
Sunday, October 26th, 2025
Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of October.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire in a steam tunnel beneath the Transportation Building on the University of Illinois campus was extinguished Friday after 20 Urbana Fire Department personnel arrived at 12:20 p.m.—no one was injured and the cause is still under investigation. WAND
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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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Public Lecture on AI, Writing, and Integrity
7-8:30 p.m. — Champaign Public Library — Free entry — Explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, writing, and ethical integrity in this engaging lecture.
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Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan Listening Tour - Champaign
4-6 p.m. — University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Free entry — Contribute to the Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan to enhance math education for all students.
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