Crime
9 months ago
20-year-old woman killed in high-speed crash at Urbana intersection; driver flees scene

In the early hours of Sunday, January 19, 2025, a fatal collision occurred at the intersection of University Avenue and Coler Avenue in Urbana, leaving one dead and others injured.

IL State News
9 months ago
Illinois State Board of Education approves budget request amid projected revenue shortfall

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has approved a budget request of nearly $11.4 billion for the upcoming fiscal year, marking a 4.6% increase from the previous year.

IL State News
9 months ago
Former Illinois Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike fined $150,000 for ethics violation

Former Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, Dr. Ngozi Ezike, has been fined $150,000 for violating the state’s anti-corruption law. Ezike, who led Illinois’ health policy during the COVID-19 pandemic, breached the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act’s “revolving door” provision in 2022 by accepting a position as CEO of Sinai Chicago, a hospital in Chicago’s West Side.

Crime
9 months ago
Illinois State Police assist in Arcola shooting investigation

The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 5 was called in to assist the Arcola Police Department with a shooting investigation.

News
9 months ago
Illinois women’s basketball dominates Indiana 68-54 on the road

The Fighting Illini women’s basketball team enjoyed a dominant 68-54 win over the Hoosiers Thursday night on the road.

News
9 months ago
Average Joe: I’m all in on the College Football Playoff

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Ok. I’m in. The new College Football Playoff is […]

Business
9 months ago
H Mart celebrates the grand opening in Urbana with speeches and festivities

H Mart, the nation’s largest Asian supermarket chain, opened Thursday morning in downtown Urbana. Kick-off activities included a Lion Dance, giveaways, remarks from the mayor, and a ribbon cutting.

News
9 months ago
Danville woman arrested after fleeing police, found with controlled substance and illegal firearm

(DANVILLE, IL) – On Tuesday, January 14, around 4:00 p.m., a routine traffic stop […]

College
9 months ago
University of Illinois sees record number of first-year applications for fall 2025

CHAMPAIGN-URBANA (Chambana Today) – The University of Illinois received the largest number of first-year […]

Community
10 months ago
Champaign County Chamber partners with U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host Civics Competition

The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host a nonpartisan civics competition for middle school students.