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š± Now showing at Savoy 16 IMAX: is "The Weight" worth it?
Savoy, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readGood day Savoy! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Now showing at Savoy 16 IMAX: is "The Weight" worth it?
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
- Monday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, temps: high: 68, low: 57.
- Tuesday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Physical, emotional burdens drive compelling 'The Weight' (news-gazette.com) ā Residents can catch the new drama "The Weight" at Savoy 16 IMAX, where itās now playing alongside AMC Champaign 13. The film follows a Depression-era mechanic forced into a dangerous gold-smuggling trek, highlighted by strong performances from Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe and a mix of tense action, political debate, and character-driven drama. 
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šø Around Savoy
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C-U Marching Band Showcase
Urbana High School, 1002 S Race St, Urbana
5:00 pm -
Homecoming Football Game
Centennial High School Champaign, IL 61821
7:00 pm -
Homecoming Dance
Centennial High School Champaign, IL 61821
7:00 pm -
GBB vs. BLoomington Jr. High
Jefferson Middle School Champaign, IL 61821
4:30 pm -
GBB @ Bloomington Evans
Jefferson Middle School Champaign, IL 61821
4:30 pm -
GBB vs. Rantoul Eater (home)
International Prep Academy Champaign, IL 61821
5:00 pm -
Scholastic Book Fair
Jefferson Middle School Champaign, IL 61821
6:30 pm
Wednesday September 23
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
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š Events Nearby
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Local Art Exhibit - Shauri E Gonzalez ā
The Scratching Post, 114 E University Ave, Champaign
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Play 500+ Board Games ā
The Scratching Post, 114 E University Ave, Champaign
1:00 pm -
Sunday Primary Care Clinic ā
Avicenna Community Health Center, 201 West Kenyon Road, Champaign
1:00 pm -
CULX-CU-Lindy Exchange Fall 2026 ā
Illini Union, 1401 W Green St, Urbana
1:00 pm -
Play with 20+ Adoptable Cats! ā
The Scratching Post, 114 E University Ave, Champaign
1:30 pm
Sunday September 20
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I get at least one call daily from someone claiming to be with Aetna Healthy homes services.
It is extremely annoying. It may be legitimate, but it still irritates me. Normally, I just delete the call, but today I decided to answer it. Itā¦ (Nextdoor Arbour Meadows)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for 4 am Restaurant Opener in Savoy. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Savoy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Savoy here.
š Nearby News
Champaign
- Beyond the Boardroom: United Way of Champaign County's Beverley Baker (news-gazette.com)
- Champaign School District returns to traditional school lunch payments (wcia.com)
- 34.3% of Unity High School graduates at Illinois community colleges took remedial courses in 2024-25 (chambanasun.com)
Urbana
- Girls' Trip takes a turn on the dance floor (wandtv.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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