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Thursday, December 12th, 2024
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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia Theatre in Champaign is advancing its timeline for installing new magnetic locks and other renovations to enhance safety and convenience, aiming to complete the work before its reopening in April. WCIA
CRIME NEWS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Clanin Creative in Champaign has been selected as a finalist for the new Illinois flag design by the Illinois Flag Commission, aiming to honor the state's agricultural heritage. WICS
- ➤ Dial-A-Carol, a University of Illinois tradition since 1960, offering live, on-demand holiday songs over the phone, returns Dec. 12 to 18, celebrating the season and providing stress relief for students. ChambanaMoms
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ City department staff visited Booker T. Washington Elementary School to read to students, promoting education and fostering community connections. City of Champaign
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Champaign is auctioning a 2019 Ford Explorer online with bidding open until December 18, 2024. City of Champaign
- ➤ A proposed Illinois bill aims to gradually eliminate the allowance under the Fair Labor Standards Act for paying workers with disabilities below the minimum wage, advocating equal pay for equal work. WICS
TRAVEL NEWS
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Natalie Grant Concert with Danny Gokey
Natalie Grant will perform live at the Virginia Theatre in Champaign, featuring special guest Danny Gokey.
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3rd Annual Wallstreet at Christmas Festival
This festive event features unique vendors offering holiday gifts and a cheerful atmosphere at the Market Place Shopping Center.
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CUDO Plays: Open Playtest Event
An interactive playtesting event where participants can refine their games by giving and receiving feedback in a community setting.
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Meet Santa at the Virginia Theatre
Families can visit Santa Claus at the Virginia Theatre, where they can take pictures and receive candy canes, with time slot reservations required for convenience.
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Cocktail Flight Night at Hound's Court
Enjoy a variety of cocktail offerings at Hound's Court every Wednesday evening.
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Sweetmelk's Hopeless Romantic Residency Performance
Sweetmelk's Hopeless Romantic Residency is a musical performance taking place at The Space in Champaign, IL.
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Southern Jaguars vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Basketball Game
The Southern University Jaguars will compete against the Illinois Fighting Illini in a women's basketball game at the State Farm Center.
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Candlelight Holiday Concert Featuring Tchaikovsky's 'The Nutcracker'
This holiday concert at Orpheum Champaign offers a multi-sensory musical experience with a repertoire of beloved winter and holiday classics performed by the Listeso String Quartet.
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Trivia Night at Hound’s Court
Enjoy an evening of multi-round team trivia with prizes, including Hound's Rest gift certificates for each round and an overall winner.
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CUDO Plays Open Playtest Event
The Open Playtest event encourages game developers and enthusiasts to playtest their games and provide feedback in a communal setting.
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