news
7 months ago
Champaign tow truck driver fired after antisemitic video surfaces

An offensive video circulating online has led to the firing of a man from his job at Reynolds Towing in Champaign. The video shows an employee in a Reynolds Towing uniform standing on the back of a tow truck while giving a Nazi salute and using an expletive referring to Jewish people. 

Crime
7 months ago
Champaign Police investigate shooting on JT Coffman Drive

Champaign Police were dispatched at 3:23 p.m. to the 2600 block of JT Coffman Drive in Champaign after receiving reports of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers quickly located a victim suffering from potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds. They provided emergency medical aid at the scene until the victim could be transported to a nearby hospital for immediate treatment.

Education
7 months ago
Central High School appoints Krows as Associate Principal and Jordahl as Assistant Principal

By unanimous 6-0 votes, the Unit 4 board on Monday night approved the appointments of Ryan Krows as associate principal and Tina Jordahl as assistant principal at Central, effective this summer.

Crime
7 months ago
Illinois State Police release video of Bloomington officer-involved shooting

Earlier today, the Illinois State Police (ISP) released video footage of an officer-involved shooting that occurred on February 25 in Bloomington. The incident, which led to the death of a 15-year-old juvenile, was investigated by the ISP Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 5, following a request from the Bloomington Police Department.

Business
7 months ago
Spring showers ahead: Experts urge homeowners to inspect sump pumps

As the weather warms and spring showers begin, local experts are urging homeowners to check their sump pumps to ensure they’re working properly. With potential heavy rainfall ahead, a functional sump pump is crucial to preventing water damage and flooding in basements.

Hayley Siefert
7 months ago
Real estate partnership redefines home buying and building

Hayley Siefert of the Siefert Team at Keller Williams Realty, TREC, and Wes Taylor from Taylor Construction and Design are offering homebuyers a unique opportunity to create their dream homes. The two have teamed up to bring both real estate expertise and construction innovation to the table, ensuring that buyers can build a home that truly fits their needs.

News
7 months ago
Pritzker vetoes Illinois Warehouse Worker Quota Bill, cites legal concerns

Gov. JB Pritzker vetoed a bill that would have required Illinois warehouse employers to disclose the quotas workers must meet. While signing 16 other bills into law, Pritzker rejected House Bill 2547, which was passed during the January “lame duck” legislative session. The bill aimed to provide greater transparency for workers about the performance standards they are expected to meet.

News
7 months ago
Champaign Fire Department responds to vehicle fire near home

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The Champaign Fire Department quickly responded to a vehicle […]

News
7 months ago
Texas Longhorns advance to sweet 16 with 65-48 win over Illinois

AUSTIN, TX (Chambana Today) – Madison Booker’s 20 points and a suffocating defensive effort […]

News
7 months ago
AVERAGE JOE: Is NIL the evil stepmother to NCAA Tournament “Cinderellas”?

This year’s NCAA Men’s (and Women’s) Basketball Tournament has pretty much lacked the traditional “Cinderella” stories, with higher-seeded teams predominantly advancing through to the Sweet 16. This shift from the beloved, and expected, unpredictability of March Madness has sparked discussions about the impact of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreements on the tournament’s competitive balance.