News
6 months ago
Pet of the Week: Meet Chubby, who loves everyone and doesn’t live up to his name

Chubby (a misleading name because he is sleek and slender) is a three-year old grey tiger/white cat.  He is a friendly, three-year-old feline and gets along very well with the other cats at the Kitty Crib.

Crime
6 months ago
15-year-old seriously injured in Danville shooting; police seek public’s help

A 15-year-old juvenile was seriously injured in a shooting late Wednesday night, July 9, 2025, and Danville Police are asking the public for help as they continue their investigation.

Elections
6 months ago
Sheriff Dustin Heureman announces intentions to seek re-election to third term as Champaign County Sheriff

Champaign County Sheriff Dustin Heuerman has officially announced his intent to seek re-election for a third term as Sheriff of Champaign County. First elected in 2018 as an underdog candidate, Sheriff Heuerman has led the Sheriff’s Office with a focus on professionalism, ethics, and community engagement.

news
6 months ago
Antique tractor & engine show returns to Penfield July 10–13

The I&I Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Club is gearing up for its annual summer showcase, set to run from Thursday, July 10, through Sunday, July 13, at the club’s historic showgrounds located at 309 Busey Street in Penfield.

Crime
6 months ago
Driver arrested after fleeing police and stopping at residence on E. North Street in Monticello

On July 9, at approximately 6:38 a.m., a black Ford utility vehicle was observed disobeying a stop sign, prompting officers to initiate a traffic stop. The driver, however, refused to comply and fled the scene.

Community
6 months ago
Champaign community leaders honor Fire Chief Andy Quarnstrom at retirement reception

The Champaign Fire Department hosted a heartfelt retirement reception for Fire Chief Andy Quarnstrom at Station 1 earlier today. The event brought together members of the Champaign City Council, fire department personnel, and city staff to celebrate Quarnstrom’s nearly three decades of dedicated public service.

Community
6 months ago
Champaign Lt. leads advance team for statewide ride honoring fallen officers

Lieutenant Katherine Thompson of the Champaign Police Department is leading an advance team for the Cycle Across Illinois, a 300-mile bike ride dedicated to raising funds for the families of officers killed in the line of duty.

News
6 months ago
Champaign County, AFSCME Local 900 reach tentative deal, averting strike

Late Tuesday night, the Champaign County Board Labor Committee and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 900 reached a tentative three-year contract agreement, narrowly avoiding a strike that union members had planned to begin Wednesday morning.

Suspect arrested from early morning Urbana shooting.
Crime
6 months ago
Urbana man arrested after allegedly firing gun during road rage, crashing in Urbana

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – A 65-year-old Urbana man is in custody after allegedly firing […]

Community
6 months ago
Fischer Theatre to host media event July 9

The Fischer Theatre invites media representatives to a special event on Wednesday, July 9, at noon at the historic theatre, located at 158 N. Vermilion Street, Danville, IL 61832.