Good morning, Champaign.

South Cottage Grove Avenue in Urbana will be closed between East California Avenue and East Oregon Street starting Monday, Dec.

29 at 7 a.m. until Friday, Jan. 2 at 5 p.m. for sewer work by D&S Sewer Services while access to all properties remains available.

Phase two construction of the new Champaign Plaza will begin in summer 2026 after the city council approved a nearly $200,000 change order (raising the total for engineering services to almost $1.24 million).

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.