Big changes are coming to the Champaign DMV as Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced it will be converted into a “DMV+” facility — part of a statewide initiative to modernize and streamline DMV services.
A group of 47 Republican lawmakers filed a lawsuit this week aiming to stop Senate Bill 328, a bill that would allow companies authorized to operate in Illinois to be sued in Illinois courts — even when the case and parties have no direct ties to the state.
Urbana’s Juneteenth Celebration and Neighborhood Nights, scheduled for this evening at the Health & Wellness Center, have been canceled due to severe weather conditions and a power outage affecting the facility.
This summer, a select group of enlisted student veterans will participate in a rigorous, weeklong academic boot camp at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign designed to prepare them for college life. Hosted from June 21–28 by the Chez Veterans Center in collaboration with the national nonprofit Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP), the immersive STEM-focused experience simulates the intensity of a college finals week, requiring each participant to complete 75 academic hours.
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY (Chambana Today) – Wires are down across the area following an intense […]
A 42-year-old Danville man is in custody after leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle before fleeing on foot and attempting to hide from officers.
On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, a high-risk arrest operation in Urbana concluded safely after a tense, hours-long standoff involving multiple law enforcement agencies and SWAT teams.
In the competitive world of real estate, partnerships can make all the difference. Hayley Siefert and Heather Baker, both esteemed agents with Keller Williams TREC, have joined forces to offer unparalleled service to clients in the Champaign-Urbana area.
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The pandemic brought the numbers down somewhat, but […]
Central Illinois is bracing for a round of severe storms expected to begin as early as late in the morning today. According to meteorologists, these storms could be strong to severe, with damaging wind gusts reaching up to 70-80 mph, large hail, and the possibility of isolated tornadoes. Nearly half of the area is now under an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe weather.
