🌱 Patch AM: Where to see the charming new fantasy film near Champaign

Hello Champaign! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Where to see the charming new fantasy film near Champaign
• Champaign County crash claims life of 89-year-old rural Urbana woman
• How Urbana 116 administrator pay compares to the rest of Illinois

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 50 degrees.
• Monday: Pleasant with sunny intervals, temps: high: 76, low: 54.
• Tuesday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'The Magic Faraway Tree' casts a delightful spell (news-gazette.com) — You can catch the new family fantasy film "The Magic Faraway Tree" right now at AMC Champaign 13 and Savoy 16 IMAX, offering a whimsical escape close to home. The review praises its balance of childlike wonder and adult themes, highlighting imaginative worlds that help a family navigate real-life challenges.
   

2. 89-year-old Urbana woman dies in 2-vehicle crash in Champaign Co. (wcia.com) — An 89-year-old woman from rural Urbana died Friday afternoon after her car crossed into the path of a dump truck on County Road 2100 North in Somer Township, Champaign County. Sheriff's deputies said the truck driver from Buckley had minor injuries and was treated at the scene, and the crash remains under investigation while the victim's family is notified.
   

3. 2025: Urbana School District 116 administrators rank 228th highest in state for average salary (chambanasun.com) — Administrator pay in Urbana School District 116, which serves much of Champaign County, now averages $126,691, slightly above the statewide average and up 3.3% from last year. The district has more administrators per student than Illinois overall, even as the state reports thousands of unfilled teaching positions and rising administrator vacancies.
   

4. Lowest price for diesel gas in Champaign County at $4.93 in week ending Aug. 15 (chambanasun.com) — If you're filling up with diesel in Champaign County, the lowest reported price last week was $4.93 per gallon, with the countywide average at $5.27. The story also compares local prices to Illinois and national trends, explaining how global oil markets, refinery issues, and seasonal demand are pushing 2026 fuel costs up and down.
   

📸 Around Champaign

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Champaign

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Monday August 24
• SOFTBALL vs. Edison
  Jefferson Middle School Champaign, IL 61821
  4:00 pm
• Knights BB-MS Boys - VS Urbana Middle School (Game) →
  Franklin Middle School HOME - Spalding Park Champaign IL
  4:00 pm
• Girls Tennis vs. Maroa Forsyth
  Central High School Champaign, IL 61820
  4:30 pm
• JV Football @ Danville
  Central High School Champaign, IL 61820
  4:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Small Business Owners Resource Group sponsored by First Mid Bank & Trust →
  Champaign County Chamber of Commerce Large Conference Room, 303 W. Kirby Ave. Champaign, Il. 61820
  8:30 am
• Table for Ten
  Champaign County Chamber of Commerce Beef O'Brady's 730 W. Town Center Blvd. Champaign, Illinois
  12:00 pm
• OSF Behavioral Health Ribbon Cutting
  Champaign County Chamber of Commerce 1405 W. Park St #301 Urbana IL
  3:00 pm
• Girls Golf vs. Monticello and Bloomington
  Central High School Champaign, IL 61820
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 24
• SOFTBALL vs. Edison
  Jefferson Middle School Champaign, IL 61821
  4:00 pm
• Girls Tennis vs. Maroa Forsyth
  Central High School Champaign, IL 61820
  4:30 pm
• JV Football @ Danville
  Central High School Champaign, IL 61820
  4:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Table for Ten
  Champaign County Chamber of Commerce Beef O'Brady's 730 W. Town Center Blvd. Champaign, Illinois
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Garage Sale: 2503 Crystal Tree Dr.
  Champaign. Saturday August 22nd. 7:00 am- 2:00 pm. Tools, Men's bike, clothing, footwear, vintage items, CD's DVD's, Seasonal items, costume jewelry. (Nextdoor Cherry Hills)
• I3 broadband no longer offers tv services to new locations.
  I'm wondering if xfinity or comcast is more reliable. Your thoughts? (Nextdoor Cherry Hills)

• Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Champaign. Apply here.
• Parkland College posted a job opening for Photography Adjunct Faculty in Champaign. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Champaign here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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