More than 20 firefighting units from across Central Illinois responded to a large fire Tuesday night at the former Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul. The 3-alarm call went out at 7:30 p.m., prompting crews from Rantoul, Champaign, Paxton, Ludlow, Thomasboro, Gifford, and Sangamon Valley to the scene.
Community advocate and Above & Beyond One Winter Night award recipient Scott Burnsmier inspired attendees with his heartfelt story and message of hope during a recent event hosted by C-U at Home, a local nonprofit working to support individuals experiencing homelessness.
In a major move to protect one of Illinois’ most vital water sources, the General Assembly on Tuesday passed Senate Bill 1723, which bans carbon sequestration over, under, or through the Mahomet Aquifer, a critical drinking water source for up to 1 million residents in central Illinois.
Circle K is bringing back its popular Fuel Day on Thursday, May 22, offering drivers up to 40 cents off per gallon of gas between 4 and 7 p.m. local time at participating stations, including locations throughout Champaign.
The City of Urbana invites residents to a Public Open House on Wednesday, May 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. in City Council Chambers at 400 S. Vine Street to review and comment on the revised draft of the Imagine Urbana Comprehensive Plan. This open house offers a final in-person opportunity for public input before the Plan is potentially approved.
The University of Illinois Extension, in partnership with Champaign County Master Gardeners and Prairie Gardens, invites community members to get their hands dirty and help protect pollinators through a special hands-on container planting event on May 27 or 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Prairie Gardens in Champaign.
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has been honored with the 2025 Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, a national certification awarded by Mental Health America (MHA). The Bell Seal recognizes employers that meet high standards in fostering mentally healthy workplaces, and IDOR becomes the first state governmental agency in Illinois to receive this prestigious designation.
For 17 years, the chapel at Cunningham’s Spiritual Life Center has been more than just a space for worship—it has served as the heart of campus life. From graduation ceremonies and Christmas programs to prom nights, talent shows, career fairs, and even board meetings, the chapel is a place where milestones are celebrated, healing begins, and futures take shape.
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Parkland College has named Shoshana Cronin its 2025 Student […]
The Danville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Lestina Cryor, who has been reported missing since May 5, 2025, and is considered a runaway.
