The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first measles case of 2025 in the state, involving an adult in far southern Illinois. The case was verified through laboratory testing on April 23. Officials emphasize that this is the only known case in Illinois at this time and is not considered an outbreak. The risk of community transmission remains low.
DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – The Danville Police Department responded to a two-vehicle traffic […]
The Carroll Fire Department is opening its doors to the community for a special open house event on Guests can also enjoy guided firehouse tours, check out equipment displays, and learn more about fire safetySaturday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1811 Brownfield Road in Urbana.
ILLINOIS (Chambana Today) – After more than four decades in Congress, Senator Dick Durbin […]
As National Volunteer Week is celebrated across the country, the American Red Cross of Illinois is recognizing the thousands of volunteers whose compassion powers the organization’s humanitarian mission. With more than 90% of the Red Cross workforce made up of volunteers, their contributions are essential to delivering aid in times of crisis.
With Tuesday’s commitment from Serbian guard Mihailo Petrovic, the Illini now have four players from the Balkans set to join the roster for the 2025-26 season — a sign of the program’s expanding international appeal.
At recent events in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., Pritzker spoke passionately about LGBTQ rights, drawing on childhood experiences attending marches with his mother. “I’m living proof that introducing your kids to the gay agenda might result in them growing up to be governor,” he told the Human Rights Campaign crowd.
April marks Hazardous Materials Safety Month, a time when the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) emphasizes public awareness around chemical safety. Illinois continues to see a rise in active Tier 2 chemical facilities, adding over 100 new sites annually.
As Illinois faces cuts to federal agriculture reimbursements, local farmers are urging the state to create new models for supporting agriculture and ensuring food access. Illinois lawmakers are stepping up, pushing two key bills through the legislative process that could provide a lifeline for small farmers struggling to stay afloat amid federal shifts.
On Earth Day, the Champaign community came together for the March for Science, beginning at the Alma Mater at 3 p.m. and concluding at Lincoln Square Mall with the People’s Science Fair from 4-6 p.m. The family-friendly event highlighted local science initiatives and encouraged the public to engage in protecting and supporting science.
