April 17, 2026 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

Weekend Family Fun Guide- June 8

June 8
Touch a truck
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Barber Park, Mahomet

Kids can climb on and explore police cars, fire trucks, tractors, snowplows and other construction vehicles.

Zoo’s Birthday
Noon-3 p.m.
Miller Park Zoo
1020 S. Morris Avenue, Bloomington

Help celebrate Miller Park Zoo’s birthday!!!!
There will be activities throughout the zoo to celebrate the zoo’s birthday! They will have crafts, the ZooLady, vendors and food to purchase.

Euchre
1 p.m.
Homer Community Library

500 E. Second Street, Homer
Join the library for some low stress, no money, card playing FUN! Bring some friends or meet some new ones while playing some Euchre.

Champaign – Wear Orange Picnic
2-5 p.m.
Douglas Park, 512 E. Grove Street in Champaign

Join Champaign-Urbana Moms Demand Action for a family friendly cookout as they show support for the community and honor survivors and victims of gun violence.
*Music by DJ Silkee and the MLK choir
*Spoken word from Shaya Robinson
*Hear from local gun violence survivors
*Inflatables and arts and crafts for the kids
*Free food and drinks

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