News
10 months ago
Terrence Shannon Jr. honored: Jersey raising ceremony set for February 15

Former Fighting Illini star and current Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Terrence Shannon Jr. will have his jersey raised to the rafters of the State Farm Center on Saturday, February 15 as part of the Illinois Basketball Honored Jerseys program.

Community
10 months ago
University of Illinois Extension and Family Service hosting workshops on social isolation

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – More than 20% of adults in the United States […]

IL State News
10 months ago
New Year means new laws taking effect in Illinois workplaces

Workers across Illinois will benefit from several new protections and regulations that take effect on January 1, 2025.

News
10 months ago
A portion of southbound I-57 is closed due to a crash

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – A section of I-57 southbound is closed following a crash […]

News
10 months ago
Driver airlifted after rollover crash on I-57 in Coles County

 A single-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 57 in Coles County left one driver injured and temporarily shut down the southbound lanes near Arcola.

Crime
10 months ago
MAHOMET MURDER UPDATE: Shooting suspect killed in Berwyn in shoot-out with police

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man suspected of killing three people in Mahomet on Wednesday night. He has been named as 24-year-old John R. Lyons of Westchester, Illinois.

Agriculture
10 months ago
Illinois Master Gardeners celebrate 50 years of service and impact

The Illinois Extension Master Gardener program is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Since its launch in 1975, the program has grown into a vibrant network of over 2,000 dedicated volunteers who contribute their passion for horticulture across the state.

Crime
10 months ago
MAHOMET SHOOTING UPDATE: Victims’ names have been released

Champaign County Coroner Laurie Brauer identified the victims of Wednesday night’s shooting as Janis Mason, 61, Sara Mason, 26, and Caleb Mason, 23.

Crime
10 months ago
Three dead following a shooting in Mahomet

A shooting in Mahomet on Wednesday night left three people dead. Police were called to the scene on S.  Riverside Ct. around 9:40 p.m. after reports of multiple gunshot victims. Upon arrival, officers found three individuals with life-threatening injuries.

Urbana Park District's Health and Wellness Center set to open in January.
Community
10 months ago
Urbana Park District’s Health and Wellness Center opens in January

The Urbana Park District’s (UPD) new Health and Wellness Center is nearing its grand opening, with the facility set to fully open to the public in January 2025.