The Illinois State Police have released further details about a deadly crash that occurred on I-74 in Vermilion County, confirming that one person died as a result of the incident.
The Public Works Department will be installing an all-way stop at the intersection of State Street and Columbia Street. This intersection has had five crashes in the past five years, with three of these occurring in 2023, which warrants an all-way stop at this location.
Monical’s Pizza is inviting you, your family, friends, and neighbors to come together for a meal and support a great cause. On Monday, March 24, participate in Community Day by mentioning or showing the special flier at one of the participating Monical’s Pizza locations in Champaign and Urbana.
A violent altercation broke out Wednesday evening between 70-80 cadets at Lincoln’s ChalleNGe Academy in Rantoul, prompting a massive law enforcement response.
Illinois State Police, Vermillion County Sheriff’s Office, and local EMS are currently responding to a traffic crash on I-74 eastbound at milepost 215. The accident has caused a complete stoppage of traffic in the area, and authorities are diverting vehicles using a nearby ramp to bypass the crash site. Drivers are advised to exercise caution while navigating the area or consider seeking alternate routes, as traffic delays are expected to last several hours. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Champaign County Coroner Laurie Brauer is well aware of the compassion and sensitivity needed in her job – and the spotlight on her as the first female coroner in county history. Brauer, who has worked as Deputy Coroner for nearly four years, ran for coroner on a platform focused on improving transparency, supporting grieving families, and addressing key operational issues in the office.
After hours of heated debate and testimony, a contentious bill limiting homeschooling in Illinois passed with a vote of 8-4-1, sparking fierce opposition from Republicans who condemned it as an infringement on parental rights. The bill, which supporters argue is aimed at ensuring quality education standards for all students, has quickly become a flashpoint in the ongoing debate over parental control in education.
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The Urbana and Champaign Sanitary District (UCSD) has officially […]
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month — and also happens to be the month when the NCAA Tournament for men and women’s college basketball is held. Raoul is encouraging fans who are filling out brackets and thinking about placing money on their favorite teams to be aware of the risks of unlicensed operators.
A 22-year-old Champaign man is once again facing first-degree murder charges, just two years after being acquitted of a similar charge. Zaire Herman, who was previously cleared in the 2023 fatal shooting of a man, now stands accused of killing another individual in a shooting on Sunday afternoon.
