The Urbana Park District invites the community to celebrate the next phase of the Kickapoo Rail Trail (KRT) with a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, May 7 from 6 to 7 p.m. The ceremony will be held at Weaver Park, located at 2205 Main Street in Urbana.
A 51-year-old man is in custody following a stabbing that occurred during a domestic dispute Sunday evening in Urbana Township.
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY (Chambana Today) – The Champaign County government is officially consolidating many of […]
Fire crews responded promptly Monday morning to reports of a small fire at a two-story residence after a passerby noticed smoke coming from the side of the home.
In recognition of World Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is launching its latest period product drive to support individuals facing period poverty in Champaign County. Beginning May 5, 2025, the campaign will collect essential menstrual hygiene products for distribution to those in need.
After two intense rounds of public voting, only eight schools remain in The64.com High School Mascot Tournament. This national bracket-style showdown is more than just a popularity contest—it’s a celebration of school pride, student creativity, and community spirit. With only one day left to vote, every click counts as fans rally behind their beloved mascots for a shot at the regional semi-finals and a chance at national recognition.
History was made on Saturday, May 3, as DeShawn Williams was sworn in as the 50th mayor of Urbana—and the city’s first Black mayor—in an uplifting ceremony at Lincoln Square Mall. The milestone event drew hundreds of residents and community leaders who gathered to witness a defining moment in Urbana’s history.
Parkland College’s Horticulture staff and students are gearing up for their annual spring plant sale, set to take place May 5–9 in the campus greenhouse. The sale will run daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Two leaders from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) have received national recognition for their contributions to agricultural research and innovation.
MATTOON, IL (Chambana Today) – The driver involved in a deadly crash at the Odd […]
