A field fire that began as a controlled burn spread unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, prompting a swift response from four local fire departments in Champaign County. The Champaign Fire Department arrived on the scene near Rising and Windsor Roads just after noon, where the blaze had consumed about 10 acres of land. It took approximately an hour and a half to contain the fire, which posed a potential threat to nearby structures.
A new restaurant in the heart of Champaign is creating fresh, authentic burritos, desserts, and walking tacos. The Burrito Lab, located at 209 E. University, is quickly becoming a go-to spot for those craving delicious, hand-crafted Mexican fare made from scratch.
The Danville School District has launched a new initiative to support families experiencing hardships, including homelessness. A brand-new laundry room, located inside Mark Denman Elementary School, is now available for families in need, offering free access to washing and drying facilities to help students attend school with clean clothes.
Kylan Boswell’s career-high 24 points and stellar performances from four other Illinois players propelled the 24th-ranked Fighting Illini to a 106-94 victory over 15th-seeded Iowa in a thrilling second-round Big Ten Tournament game on Thursday night in Indianapolis.
The Illinois women’s basketball team is inviting fans to join them for a watch party to celebrate the NCAA Tournament Selection Show on Sunday, March 16. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place in the 77 Club at Memorial Stadium. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the Selection Show will air at 7 p.m. on ESPN.
SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) – A House committee in Illinois advanced a bill on […]
The lab, which worked to expand soybean cultivation for both African and U.S. economic benefit, was funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which has been undergoing restructuring as part of a larger federal initiative.
SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) […]
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The University of Illinois Police Department (UIPD) has made […]
A devastating overnight fire in Danville has resulted in one death and three injuries, including an Eastern Illinois University female student, whose identity is currently being withheld. The Danville Fire Department responded to the scene around 3:15 a.m. Wednesday morning, on Fletcher Drive near Fletcher Place, after receiving reports of heavy fire and smoke.
