The City of Champaign announced that Paula Drive will be fully closed to traffic starting Wednesday, July 2, 2025, as part of the ongoing Garden Hills Phase 3 Project. The closure will span from Garden Hills Drive to Joanne Lane and is expected to last 6 to 8 weeks, weather permitting.
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s No Comment A Cappella has earned national recognition—and a $15,000 prize—after placing second in the Reser’s Fine Foods Good Times Jingle competition, part of the company’s 75th anniversary celebration.
Take a trip back to the summer of 1962 with a special screening of The Sandlot (1993), part of The News-Gazette Film Series at the Virginia Theatre on Saturday, July 5 at 2:00 p.m.
The Women’s Business Council (WBC) of Champaign County has proudly announced the recipients of its 2025 Jumpstart Scholarship, an annual award that recognizes exceptional high school seniors for their academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to their communities.
URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – A late-night apartment fire on Silver Street displaced a […]
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – A shooting early Sunday morning has left one Champaign […]
Get ready for a hot and mostly clear weekend across Central Illinois. Friday night will be mild with a low around 72 and gusty south winds. Saturday brings full sunshine and a high near 93, with breezy conditions continuing into the night. Sunday turns up the heat even more, with highs near 95 and lows staying in the mid-70s.
Milton is the sweetest four-or-five-year-old shitzu mix. He loves every human, dog, and cat. His foster says he’s great on a leash and is already potty trained. He loves to play but will also lay down for belly rubs. Click here to fill out an application at Moore’s Rescue Ranch.
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – As Juneteenth celebrations expand nationwide, Central Illinois communities are […]
Big changes are coming to the Champaign DMV as Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced it will be converted into a “DMV+” facility — part of a statewide initiative to modernize and streamline DMV services.