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Wednesday, December 17th, 2025

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Good morning, Champaign. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Prairie Farms hosts its free Winter Nights holiday light display at 2202 W. Kirby Ave. every Thursday through Sunday from 5-9 p.m. until Dec. 28 in Champaign + on Friday and Saturday evenings, complimentary hot chocolate is served.  The Daily Illini

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Illinois hunters harvested a preliminary total of 81,225 deer during the seven-day firearm season that ended Dec. 7 (with 15,488 from Champaign), according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.  WAND

HEALTH NEWS

  • Carle Health in Champaign-Urbana explains where to seek care if you need immediate help. The guide details walk-in treatment at two locations, mid-level services with X-rays and lab tests at South Clinic, and the emergency room for severe conditions.  ChambanaMoms

EVENTS

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  • Comedy Open Mic Night

    8-10 p.m. — The Space — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter and maybe even take the stage for some comedic fun.

    Thu, 12/18/25

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  • Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

    6-7 p.m. — Orpheum Champaign — $27 — Experience iconic Hans Zimmer scores performed by a string quartet under candlelight in a magical setting.

    Fri, 12/19/25

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  • Ugly Sweater Party & Fundraiser

    10 p.m. - 1 a.m. — Neil St. Blues — Donations at the door — Get festive in your ugliest sweater while supporting local teens in need.

    Sat, 12/20/25

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  • Open Playtest on Visual Communication

    6:30-9 p.m. — Hyatt Place Champaign/Urbana — Free entry — Engage in playtesting focused on visual communication and provide feedback on various games.

    Mon, 12/22/25

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  • PMP Certification Classroom Training

    9 AM – 5 PM — 206 N Randolph St 2nd Floor, Champaign, IL — Early Bird pricing available — Prepare for your CAPM® certification with 32 hours of intensive classroom training and real-world examples.

    Tue, 12/23/25

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  • Candlelight Christmas Carols on Strings

    6:30-7:30 p.m. — Orpheum Champaign — Tickets available — Experience the magic of Christmas carols performed by a string quartet illuminated by candlelight.

    Fri, 12/26/25

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  • Open Playtest — CUDO Plays

    6:30-7:30 p.m. — Hyatt Place Champaign/Urbana — Free entry — Test your game and provide feedback while engaging with fellow game developers.

    Mon, 12/29/25

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  • PMP Certification Exam Prep Training Bootcamp

    9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — HQ North Randolph Street — Contact for pricing — Intensive training to become a certified Project Management Professional with a 100% pass guarantee.

    Tue, 1/13/26

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  • Candlelight Concert: Vivaldi's Four Seasons

    6 p.m. — Orpheum Champaign — $22.05 — Experience a magical candlelight performance featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons and other classics.

    Fri, 1/16/26

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