U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski, who serves Illinois’ 13th Congressional District, confirmed this week that her name appeared in the personal notes of a Minnesota murder suspect accused of targeting Democratic politicians.
Diamonds might seem intimidating, but Kari Smith of Champaign Jewelers says with the right knowledge, anyone can confidently shop for the perfect stone. As the go-to expert for all things diamonds, Smith sat down to explain what buyers need to know — starting with the famous “Four Cs.”
One person is dead following a house fire that broke out Monday night in the Piatt County village of Hammond. The fire occurred on West Lake Street, and authorities are now working to determine the cause.
Golfers, Illini fans, and community champions are invited to tee off for a cause at the 36th Annual Kendall Gill Golf Benefit on Monday, July 14, at the University of Illinois Golf Course in Savoy.
The Prairie Dragon Paddlers, a vibrant team of local breast cancer survivors, will host a special Friends & Family Day at Homer Lake on Sunday, June 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. The community is warmly invited to join in an afternoon of celebration, awareness, and paddling on the water.
URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – In celebration of Juneteenth 2025, the City of Urbana […]
The City of Urbana will celebrate Juneteenth with flavor, music, and culture as it hosts the Soulful Streets: A Juneteenth Food Truck Festival on Tuesday, June 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Illinois Street City Lot, located at the corner of Vine and Illinois Streets.
Governor JB Pritzker signed a series of major bills into law Monday, enacting sweeping changes across Illinois’ fiscal policy, firearm ownership rules, Medicaid services, and consumer protections.
A sudden downpour Monday afternoon dropped more than three inches of rain across Champaign-Urbana, prompting a flood advisory and causing street flooding and stranded vehicles throughout the area.
The Champaign Police Department is investigating a string of retail thefts from the Meijer store on North Prospect Avenue and is again turning to the public for help through Crime Stoppers.
