Community
12 months ago
Downtown Champaign has a festival fall display

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The Public Works Forestry Section Landscaping Team from the […]

Community
1 year ago
The American Red Cross has an ongoing need for blood and platelet donors this fall

he American Red Cross is highlighting the crucial need for blood and platelet donors this fall. Eligible donors – especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets – are encouraged to make a donation as soon as possible. 

College
1 year ago
Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference is coming to Parkland College

A Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference is coming to Parkland College on Saturday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Community
1 year ago
An Urbana man arrested for Champaign shooting incident last summer

An Urbana man has been arrested for a shooting incident that occurred in west Champaign on June 1. Donnie Caldwell, Jr., 27, of Urbana, was arrested on October 23 in the 1500 block of Hedge Road in Champaign on initial charges of Attempted Murder in the first degree and two counts of Aggravated Battery with a Firearm.

Community
1 year ago
Champaign’s Unit 4 schools hosting three special events on Thursday

Champaign Unit 4 Schools will be hosting three events on Thursday, October 24. The first one will celebrate South Side Elementary’s 100th birthday; the second event will honor the completion of the construction project at the Columbia Building that houses the RISE Center; and the third event will welcome families and visitors to an open house for the Young Adult Program (YAP). 

College
1 year ago
Illinois’ quarterback Altmyer added to Manning Award Watch List

Illinois Quarterback Luke Altmyer was added to the Manning Award 2024 Watch List today. The Manning Award was created by the Allstate Sugar Bowl in honor of the college football accomplishments of the Manning family – Archie, Peyton, and Eli.

Community
1 year ago
Centennial and Central High Schools Make AP Honor Roll

Both Centennial and Central High Schools in Champaign were acknowledged by the AP 2024 School Honor Roll, with Central High School receiving the Silver designation and Centennial High School receiving the Bronze award. The Advanced Placement School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs have successfully motivated and academically prepared students for college success.

Community
1 year ago
Smoke Alarm Blitz in north Champaign on Friday to verify working smoke alarms

The Champaign Fire Department and Neighborhood Services Department, along with the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance will be going door-to-door in Champaign Friday, October 25.

Community
1 year ago
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs’s office sending residents checks from the Enhanced Money Match program.

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is reminding nearly 140,000 residents to cash the unclaimed property checks is you receive one in the mail.

Community
1 year ago
Champaign County is offering lower-than-market electricity rates

Champaign County has renewed their municipal electricity aggregation program below the utility rate.