Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of December.
Good morning, Champaign.
🏘️ Community
Central Illinois communities celebrated the holidays as first responders and local groups delivered gifts and smiles.
The Riverton Police Department gave 130 children presents while Laketown and Springfield organizations and the Champaign Police Department hosted festive events — each effort spreading local generosity —.
🌲 Environment
Residents can recycle live Christmas trees with local options.
Champaign offers curbside pickup on Monday, Jan. 12, Urbana provides service during Jan. 5-9, and county Forest Preserve sites accept drop-offs starting today until Jan. 9 + trees must be free of decorations.
📰 Lifestyle
Families in Champaign-Urbana can explore over 31 day trip ideas that range from scenic parks and interactive museums to unique roadside attractions.
Many options are budget-friendly with trips all under two hours away (helping you plan a fun outing without an overnight stay).
🎉 Champaign Events
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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.
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.
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.
Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
8:45-10 p.m. — Orpheum Champaign — $31.95 — Experience the timeless melodies of Queen and The Beatles under candlelight in a magical setting.
PineappleFest 2026
11 AM – 12 AM — Esquire Lounge — RSVP required — Celebrate PineappleFest with vendors, food, music, and drinks all day.
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