Good morning, Champaign.

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.

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.

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.

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.