News
8 months ago
Illinois falls to #11 Michigan State, 79-65, at State Farm Center; Shannon, Jr.’s Jersey retired upside down

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Illinois saw its three-game win streak against Michigan State […]

Crime
9 months ago
Urbana Police Chief and other leaders provide update on recent tragedies and urge action on gun violence

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – The Urbana Police Department (UPD) held a press conference […]

Crime
9 months ago
Urbana police to hold press conference on weekend shootings

The Urbana Police Department will provide updates on two deadly shootings that occurred over the weekend, claiming three lives, including that of a seven-year-old child.

Crime
9 months ago
Urbana police reveal new details in tragic home invasion that left two dead, including seven-year-old

A report from the Urbana Police Department has provided further insight into a tragic home invasion over the weekend that left two people dead, including 7-year-old Darnell “DJ” Wicks. One of the key revelations from the report is that 43-year-old Melvin Braxton fatally shot Wicks during a domestic incident on Saturday night in the 900 block of Lanore Drive.

Community
9 months ago
Champaign County African American Heritage Trail Bus Tour offers unique historical experience

The Experience Champaign-Urbana Foundation is inviting the public to explore the region’s rich history with its inaugural Champaign County African American Heritage Trail bus tour, scheduled for Monday, February 17, from 10 a.m. to noon. This bus tour will take participants through significant historical landmarks in Champaign and Urbana, celebrating the contributions and achievements of the African American community.

News
9 months ago
FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY

Freezing rain has glazed over the roadway and crashes are blocking the southbound lanes of I-57 at Milepost 250. Traffic is slowly getting by on the right shoulder. Use caution and seek an alternate route.

IL State News
9 months ago
Jury reaches partial verdict in Mike Madigan corruption trial; deadlock on remaining charges

After 64 hours of deliberation over 11 days, the jury in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan has reached a unanimous decision on 17 counts but is deadlocked on the remaining 12 charges.

Crime
9 months ago
Homicide investigation in the 1300 block of Laurel Drive

On Tuesday, February 11th, at 8:31 a.m., the Urbana Police Department responded to the 1300 block of Laurel Drive for a report of an injured individual.

News
9 months ago
Illinois ends Bruins’ seven-game winning streak in front of a sell-out crowd

Illinois snapped UCLA’s seven-game winning streak with a 80-60 victory at the State Farm Center on Tuesday night. The win handed the Bruins their first loss since January 13. 

Crime
9 months ago
Champaign woman arrested in connection with November 2024 stabbing death

A 67-year-old woman has been arrested following an investigation into the fatal stabbing of 71-year-old W. B. Curry in November 2024. Dewandee Carter of Champaign has been charged with First-Degree Murder after a lengthy investigation into the domestic altercation that led to Curry’s death.