Good morning, Champaign.

Champaign Park District and The H.O.Y.C.E.

Center started a winter clothing drive on Oct 15th to collect new, tagged coats, hats, gloves, and socks for local children ages 0 to 17 at four drop-off locations until Dec 1st. Clothing will be distributed on Dec 6th at the Urbana Park District Wellness Center with registration available from Nov 17th to Dec 2nd—helping families manage amid recent SNAP funding cuts.

Wendy's will close hundreds of stores across the U.S. as interim CEO Ken Cook announced during a quarterly earnings call.

Closures will start this year and extend into 2026 due to poor performance—around ten locations in central Illinois may be affected.

Country music fans in Champaign will see Cody Johnson joined by Randy Houser and rising star Carter Faith at the State Farm Center on Friday, February 13, 2026—tickets can now be purchased online.

Overnight, the first snowfall of the season made commutes in Champaign County chaotic as slick roads and heavy winds slowed traffic + many drivers faced delays.

City officials said plow crews began work at 3 a.m. and IDOT noted that heavy snow during rush hour made clearing roads hard + they urged drivers to be careful.

Comedy Open Mic Night

8-10 p.m. — The Space — Free entry — Laugh along or try your hand at comedy during a fun-filled open mic night.

The Art of Business Writing Workshop

2-10 a.m. — HQ — Cost included with registration — Enhance your business writing skills to craft clearer and more impactful documents.

Comedy Open Mic Night

8-10 p.m. — The Space — Free entry — Test your comedic skills or enjoy local talent at this fun weekly event.

The Tabernacle of Moses Interactive Workshop

3:30-6 p.m. — 1304 Anthony Dr, Champaign, IL — Free entry — Explore the rich symbolism and spiritual significance of the Tabernacle of Moses in an engaging workshop.

Open Playtest: Enrichment Focus

6:30-9 p.m. — Hyatt Place Champaign/Urbana — Free entry — Develop your game through playtesting and feedback in a collaborative environment.

PMP Certification Classroom Training

9 AM – 5 PM — HQ North Randolph Street — Cost information available on request — Enhance your project management skills with interactive CAPM training and real-world insights.

Comedy Open Mic Night

8-10 p.m. — The Space — Free entry — Unleash your inner comedian at this lively open mic night every Thursday.

Game Night - Replay Value

6:30-9 p.m. — Hyatt Place Champaign/Urbana — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of gaming with fellow enthusiasts while exploring the theme of Replay Value.

Breathwork Healing Session

6-7 p.m. — Plant Mode — All sales are final — Release stress and discover breath management techniques in a beautiful setting.

It's a Wonderful Life Screening

1-3 p.m. — Virginia Theatre — $10 — Celebrate the holiday season with a classic film about hope and redemption.